My grandsons participated in my church's mid-week Children's Ministry pre-covid when they were younger, and they made ornaments for each of their teachers. One year they made, melting snowmen ornaments - white glitter in a clear glass ornament with a felt triangle for a nose, two tiny black pom-poms for eyes and stick arms - very cute and a lot of fun to make and receive!
Sunday, October 8, 2023
crafting with grandma - Bell Candy Cane Ornaments!
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Yes! illustrate my own Books ARE for You & the Children You Love
Grandma "Ellies" Matter & So Do We
During Covid my grandsons and I worked on a new book series for children and families to enjoy to help them develop a confident faith as they learn about really interesting animals. (You will find the Life on the Goldilocks Planet series in the bookstore at this link.) In book two in my Life on the Goldilocks Planet series - this one is entitled, Eyelash Vipers, Pygmy Elephants, Pangolins & More! - I wrote about Pygmy Elephants and yes, there are pygmy elephants in Asia and Africa!
Christmas Gift Reivew - Mickey The True Original Collector's Chess Set
Over the years I have reviewed a number of items as gift ideas and with Christmas just two months away, I thought I'd go back and pull a few of my past reviews to recommend again this year. If you are looking for gift ideas, consider this . . .
Friday, October 6, 2023
Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures is Now Available as a Kindle ebook!
We do not know what the future holds. We are not able to see "under the surface" (think ice bergs - we are able to see the part above the water, but not the much larger part under the water.) If we are experiencing challenges in our lives, it is very possible we have to wait to see what God has planned.
Doing this "waiting" is oftentimes extremely difficult, but in all honesty, there is not other option than for us to wait. Yes, we may become discouraged or angry, but choosing instead to trust God and wait is the choice which is best.
crafting with grandma - Snowman Ornaments . . . Clothespin Snowman!
Christmas is just a couple months away, so if you like to involve the children you love in making ornaments, take a look at this fun, simple, and really wonderful snowman ornament! A few years ago my grandsons made this snowman ornament. The only supplies they needed were clothespins, white paint, permanent ink markers, orange felt and scraps of cloth.
The Grand Expedition by Sherry Schumann.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The Life on the Goldilocks Planet Books are Now Available as Kindle ebooks!
Remember - They Are Listening!
A few years ago when my youngest grandson was four, he wanted to know if he would be able to breathe on Venus - if he ever went there. His poppa told him there was no oxygen on Venus, so our grandson said, "I will have to bring a potted tree with me so I will have oxygen to breathe." Then he said, "Well, maybe 100 potted trees so I will have lots of oxygen." Yes, he was four.
It is National Do Something Nice Day!
On their site (at this link) they tell about some big and small ways people have been kind through the ages - such as -
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Things I Love About the 4N1 - a Unique Mobility Rollator/Chair and the Perfect Gift for You or Someone You Love
Miracle Mobility sent me their unique and award-winning 4N1 to review so I am able to try it out in a variety of settings and let you know all about it. If you or someone you love is experiencing mobility challenges, the 4N1 may be the perfect resource for you/them as it combines a rollator, electric wheelchair, a wheelchair others are able to push someone in, and a power assist chair into one amazing item! Today I will share a few of my observations about it so you are able to consider it for yourself or someone you love - it would make a fantastic gift for sure as it is actually the gift of mobility!
crafting with grandma - Clay Pot Snowman
A Recipe for a Grandma
October 31st - An Opportunity to Share the Love of Jesus! Don't Waste It!
Last week I wrote about the "Halloween Dilemma" and how we need to be wise. I wrote about how it gives us the opportunity to have a conversation with our grandchildren about who Jesus is and why the focus on evil and gore at Halloween is not something we want to be part of the things we do this time of year. But, having said this, I do believe Halloween does offer us an unique opportunity to share the love of Jesus with our neighbors and all the children who knock on our doors October 31st.