Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Best in the Country in 2023 & Let's Vote for it in 2024!

I am blessed to live in West Michigan - the home of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. From time to time I post about it here on grandma's cookie jar - for good reason . . . it is an amazing place! Last year my husband I and got a Grandparents & Guest Membership - we are able to go as often as we like, bring our grandsons, and a guest with us - which is something we have done a lot - nearly every week - over the past year! It is almost time for us to renew our membership and we are absolutely doing so!

The Relief for Grief - Available on Amazon

The past few years have brought blessings into our lives for sure, but many have experienced loss as well. Loss is a normal part of our lives. When we experience loss, we experience grief. It is important for us to work through grief, and while there are tools available to help us do this, today I am happy to let you know about a book which is available to help you do exactly this.

New from Happy Camper - Trio & I'm Giving One Away!

If you are a person who enjoys playing games, then I have very happy news for you today . . . there is a new company in the world of games and it has released their first game! Happy Camper is the company and Trio is the game and this is a game you are going to love! Today I am very happy to let you know about some of the things which most impressed me when I received a Trio game to review and then I am going to let you know about a special giveaway . . . yes, as I said, I have very happy news for you today! First of all, the things which most impressed me about Trio . . . 

just for fun - Yesterday - January 25th - was Observe the Weather Day . . . Have Some Fun Doing So!

Yesterday, January 25th was, Observe the Weather Day . . . I know, if you live in Michigan - or in most of the East half of the country - the weather is something you may rather not observe! We just had two weeks of lots of cold and snow, but now it is warm (36 is warm in January in Michigan) and the snow is melting . . . observing it is not particularly enjoyable. However; it is winter and winter is typically cold and snowy, so I suppose it is doing what it should be.

Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures for You & the Parents & Grandparents You Love

Over the past few years I have written several books which guide parents and grandparents in praying through the Scriptures for their own walk with God and for their children/ grandchildren's walk as well. I led the G@P (Generations at Prayer) group at my church and we worked through my books, so last year I wrote a new book for my group to use with a focus on praying both Old and New Testament passages for the children we love who are walking with God and those who are not. Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures is available in paperback and makes a fantastic gift for the parents and grandparents you love!

My "Best" "Grandma Advice"

Today I'm remembering eleven years ago when I had the joy of celebrating my oldest grandson's 4th birthday! He got to pick the menu . . . chicken nuggets, fish sticks, and fries . . . his momma brought the cake . . . white cake with cream cheese frosting and lots of sprinkles . . . and of course, he got to open gifts! It was sooo much fun!

Today is National Florida Day!

Yes, today is National Florida Day, so if you - or someone you love lives in Florida, this is the day to celebrate! According to Nationaltoday dot com, this "the day was established to recognize Florida’s arrival as the 27th state in the union of the U.S." So, to celebrate National Florida Day, let's learn about some of their silly laws and interesting history. Did you know . . . 

Try Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children

When we trust God, we are steadfast and are able to experience His perfect peace. This is certainly what we want for the ones we love; at all times, but especially now with the wars in Ukraine and Israel, and the uncertainties of day-to-day life in 2024. Our grandchildren (and/or young children) may especially feel fear as they see and hear about the things going on in this world.

If ever there was a time to help them learn to be people who talk with God, this is it. So, to help you with this, I and my grandsons want you to know about our book, Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children. Look what people are saying about this book - 

Just For Fun!!! Odd Animal Facts!

There are no shortage of strange animals in the world, but even some of the most familiar have strange things about them which are not necessarily common knowledge. So, today I thought I'd share a few of the funny, strange, but true facts about common animals.  For example, did you know . . . 

just for fun - It Is Peanut Butter Day!

I LOVE peanut butter! It is one of my favorite foods for sure! So, when I saw on daysoftheyear (dot) com, today is National Peanut Butter Day, well, I had to let you know so you can celebrate it as well! They said, "Who doesn’t love peanut butter? So let’s celebrate Peanut Butter Day. This auspicious occasion was created many years ago, to allow peanut butter lovers to celebrate the creation of this wonderful food. 

Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too!

Yesterday I wrote about my book, Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament for Grandparents & Parents, Too! - and shared endorsements from several people. Today I want to let you know about another book which will help you pray deeper for the ones you love - Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! This book will guide you through 52 weeks of praying through the Psalms for your own walk with God and for the ones you love as well. It is an excellent tool for you to use to help you in your walk and makes a great gift for the parents and grandparents you know.

just for fun - Today - January 23rd - Is Pie Day!

Mmmmmm! Pie Day! I'm all for this day; after all, what isn't there to absolutely LOVE about pie??!!! Sweet pies or savory pot pies . . . in my opinion, it is difficult to go wrong with pie!!!

Just for fun, I thought I'd "search" the web to look for any Pie Day fun facts and found a few . . . 

Teach Your Grandchildren to Sign!

If you are looking for something fun, useful and educational which you could do with your  grandchildren, consider teaching them American Sign Language. Sound interesting? It is really pretty simple to do if you just take one or two words or a sentence at at time. 

Resources to Help You Pass on Your Faith - Deeper In - Praying the Scriptures for the Children You Love

Today I want to share two books with you which you could use to help you pass faith to your grandchildren. I'm happy to let you know about Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament - the goals of this book are . . .