Happy Children's Day!

Yes, today is Children's Day! I'm a huge fan of this day; and so are my grandsons! Last year my youngest grandson told me he was talking about Children's Day at school and most of his friends had never heard of it before! My  grandsons say they are so glad their grandma celebrates Children's Day!

The "Buzz" About, It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren!

 

A few years ago I wrote a book to help, encourage, and challenge grandparents and parents - Don't Worry: It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren!   and thought it might be fun today to share with you some of the "buzz" . . . what people are saying about this book - and neither of these two people are related to me!

Summer Fun . . . Fizzing Sidewalk Paint!!!

My grandsons loved science projects when they were younger! Oh, did I say, "love"? I should have said, "LOVED!!!!" This idea on Pinterest  where children make and play with fizzing sidewalk paint is one they will have great fun with - and if you make it ahead of time, you could paint a greeting on your sidewalk or driveway and then when your grandchildren come by tomorrow for Children's Day - or whenever they do, you could let them make it "fizz" and then paint more themselves - keep a camera handy!

Summer Fun - Make Your Own Water Park!

Since the summer is upon us and it is likely to be warm, making your own water park . . . if the children you love have zero qualms about getting wet - absolutely  must be part of your summer plans.

National Donut Day!

Today is National Donuts Day - I do love donuts, but rarely eat them. But, a day to celebrate these wonderful, tasty treats is a great - or tasty idea for sure! So, on this day I thought I'd share some fun information about donuts and a recipe for baked donuts - they have to be better for you than fried donuts, although, certainly not "healthy". So, first for some fun facts - did you know . . .

The Miracle Mobility 4N1 - a Great Father's Day Gift!

Do you, or a dad you love, have trouble getting around? Have you noticed a decrease in your abilities due to medical challenges or age and see how this impacts your mobility? Have you been looking for things which will help you with your mobility challenges? If so, then I encourage you to take a good look at the Miracle Mobility 4N1!

Summer Fun . . . The Unpoppable Bubble!

Children's Day is just three days away, so today I'm sharing one more idea I found on Pinterest  which you could use with the children you love to celebrate - and try during the summer as well. After all, what could be more fun than making  unpoppable bubbles? :-)

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 - 

Ready for a Summer Snowball Fight??? :-)

Across the country it is hot . . . even here in Michigan it was in the 80's yesterday - warm for here. So, as I thought about what I should post today on grandma's cookie jar, I thought it might be fun to share all the specifics I found on Pinterest for how to have a "Summer Snowball Fight"!

Focused & Intentional Grandparenting with Generations Quest - Cultivate the Faith!

 

What kind of grandparent are you? Do you enjoy being a grandparent and are happy to be past the child-rearing stage? Do you enjoy spending time with your grandchildren and make time to do things with them? Are you focused and active in passing on a heritage of confident faith to your grandchildren? What kind of grandparent are you?

crafting with grandma - Father's Day Photo of Love!

If you are looking for ideas, other than a tie :-), which you could help your grandchild   give to their dad for Father's Day, check this wonderful idea I found on Pinterest for more than just a photo . . . a Photo of Love!!!

A Family of Her Own for Candy - Great Story to Encourage Reading in the Summer

 

Two summers ago my husband, grandsons, and I went to the Humane Society to get a kitten. I wanted my grandsons to go with us because, first of all, they love all animals, secondly I wanted to be sure whatever cat we got was one which was able to be around my grandsons without being aggressive. We spent some time at the Humane Society and finally settled on a very sweet calico - which we named Candy, because she is sweet (and my middle grandson said she reminded him of candy corn.) 

crafting with grandma - Special Photo for Dad!

Father's Day is June 16th, so if you are looking for a great craft idea which you can do with your grandchildren for their dad, check this idea I found on Pinterest! All you need for a special photo with your grandchildren, is their feet, a marker or paint, and a camera . . . plus a fair amount of patience!!! Write on your grandchildren's feet, "We <3 Dad" and have them sit with the bottoms of their feet in front of them. Now for the tricky part! Try to get them all to look at you and smile at the same time! Take the photo and then . . . 

crafting with grandma - Summer Fun for Children's Day - Ice Chalk!

Children's Day is on June 9, 2024 . . . so, if you would like to get a "jump start" on making some fun gifts which your grandchildren will enjoy, check this idea I found on Pinterest for Ice Chalk!!! Follow this link (which is where I got this photo) and you'll find seven different recipes for making Ice Chalk - it would be fun to make with your grandchildren, or to surprise them with on Children's Day or throughout the Summer for some cool fun!