Christmas Book Review - illustrate my own Unknown Bible Hero books - No "Ordinary" Bible Person Storybook & Great Christmas Gifts!

  

If you are not an artist, or artistic person, when you see a book which you need to provide the illustrations for, you may think it is not the book for you. But, in this case with the  illustrate my own Known Bible Hero and illustrate my own Unknown Bible Hero books, nothing could be farther from the truth! These books give you the unique opportunity to engage with the children you love in ways you never have when you read a book about a real Bible person, as since you and/or they will be providing the illustrations, you get to talk about what is happening, think through what the Bible person is saying, and basically really pay attention to the details so you are able to provide the illustrations! Just think about the fantastic conversations you will be able to have about the Bible people and how what they learned applies to you as well! These books are no ordinary Bible person storybook and they make fantastic Christmas gifts!

Christmas Gift Idea - Black Holographic Flakes - Available Again from Pair Eyewear!

A few months ago I wrote about one of my limited edition toppers for my Pair Eyewear glasses - the  Black Holographic Flakes! Pair Eyewear says, "This shiny black Top features iridescent flakes scattered throughout." and I say it is an absolutely beautiful topper! The black shimmers and the holographic flakes add pops of color with every move of your head - what isn't there to LOVE about this wonderful topper! I was SO happy to add it to my collection and am very happy to let you know it is once again available and would make a fantastic Christmas gift for someone you know and love.

Cacao, Peanut Butter, & Chocolate Chip Brownies - Enjoy!

 

My family enjoys brownies - I make them once in awhile, but thought I might make them this year for nibbling on while we put our Christmas Tree up after Thanksgiving dinner, so I thought I'd share a tasty recipe with you - 

Christmas Book Review - Give the Gift of Understanding & Creativity with illustrate my own - Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know books

 

You are likely familiar with the Bible people from my illustrate my own - Important Things Jesus Wants me to Know book series - The Lost Lamb, The Woman at the Well, The Man with Leprosy, The Good Samaritan, The  Pharisee & the Tax Collector, The Two Builders, and Martha & Mary so just think how much fun it would be to illustrate these familiar accounts . . . whether you are an artist or draw your illustrations with stick people. As much fun as it would be for you to illustrate these Bible adventures for your grandchildren, think how much more fun it would be to illustrate them together . . . and most importantly, think about the fantastic conversations you will be able to have as you work together to illustrate your books!

crafting with grandma - Glowing Snowmen!

 

If you are planning to have your grandchildren to your home for a Christmas party or other special time this year, consider surprising and delighting them with Glowing Snowmen I found on a blog called - "Stuff by Ash" - in your yard to greet them! (This photo is from Stuff by Ash.)

It is National Book Week!

While every day is a great day to read a book, this week is actually National Book Week, so, along with making time to read a book this week, consider sharing the following book fun facts with the children you love (I do this whenever I write about a "special" day as it is a fun way to connect) - did you know . . . 

National Game Week - Abducktion - and a Great Gift to Give for Christmas!

My daughter loves games and she introduced us to the game - Abducktion - it is now a favorite game to play at my house! What is Abducktion, you ask? Well, the creators describe it as, "Abducktion started in a very simple way — we wanted to make a game for grownups (and smart kids) which took only 15-20 minutes to play, just two minutes to explain, but was still strategic and competitive enough to make beating your friends and family still feel really, really good. 

Here's the premise: Players are all interns on an alien UFO, working for an intergalactic corporation which has one main function: abducting ducks. (For research purposes, duh). But, ducks need to be collected in specific formations, and you'll have to use spatial logic and cunning to rearrange your ducks before your opponents to win!"

Yes, this game has UFOs, ducks, and LOTS of family fun for sure!

Wolfenoot!

Yes, Wolfenoot is a real thing and November 23rd is the day to celebrate it. The idea behind it is to be kind to animals and people which makes any day and every day the day to celebrate! So, here are the details about Wolfenoot . . .

Pumpkin Apple Cider Donuts!

My grands spent last night at my house, so I thought it would be nice for them to wake up to fresh made pumpkin apple cider donuts! I found a great recipe at this link, (mom loves baking) and am very happy to share it with you today.

What Makes Candy Purr?

For the past few days I've been letting you know about the new books in my Candy the Kitten . . . and Me! books - today I want to let you know about one the children you love are sure to enjoy - What Makes Candy Purr? In this fun story children will get to learn about the things which make Candy, a sweet little calico kitten, purr. And, not only will they discover the things which make Candy purr, but they will be surprised to learn about animals which are not cats, but still are able to purr . . . such as bears! Did you know bears purr? In What Makes Candy Purr? the children you love will enjoy discovering not only about the things which make Candy purr, but will be surprised to learn about other animals which purr, too! 

Christmas Gift Idea - The Olive Shimmer from Pair Eyewear!

As you may have noticed, I really love my Pair Eyewear glasses and toppers. Several months ago when they released a new set of colorful toppers which "shimmer", I thought it would be nice to get the Olive Shimmer - and I am SO happy I did - which is why I'm writing about them today as an idea you could use to give a great gift to someone you love who wears Pair Eyewear - what could be better than a beautiful, green, shimmery topper as a Christmas gift!

The Olive Shimmer is such a pretty shade of green and with each move of my head, the topper shimmers and sparkles - and who doesn't need a little shimmer or sparkle in their life - especially at Christmas!

crafting with grandma - Fun, Excellent & Inexpensive Gifts - Frosted Mason Jar Candles!

Christmas is often a time where we give gifts to people we love - and sometimes we make some of these gifts, so today I want to share an idea for a gift you could make and give . . . a gift your family and friends will love to receive!

Candy's Favorite Place!

With Christmas just over a month away it seems like the perfect day to let you know about another of my new books in my Candy the Kitten . . . and Me! series of books -which would make a great gift for a child you love - this time, Candy's Favorite Place!

In Candy's Favorite Place, children will get to learn where Candy, a sweet little calico kitten, loves to spend time. She really likes to be a cat in a box and a cat on her princess pillows, but there is one place where she really loves to be and children will enjoy discovering Candy's Favorite Place! 

Peanut Butter Balls - A Delightful Treat for Those You Love

If you are looking for a peanut butter and chocolate recipe which is beyond enjoyable treat . . . these peanut-butter balls are for you! I made them for Dave 44 years ago and within a month and a half, he proposed to me! Wonderful things happen when you make these peanut-butter balls for people!