Today is Rice Krispies Treats Day

Today is Rice Krispies Treats Day - a tasty day to celebrate for sure! While we tend to think of these treats as a snack for children, but a little creativity allows you to turn them into a snack for anyone! Consider using a different cereal, or add nuts, or chocolate, sprinkles, or M&M's, or ???

You could use cookie cutters to make them into fun shapes - and of course gather the children you love and let them help create your own family's special version of rice krispies treats! 

So, along with making and enjoying them, let's learn some fun facts about this fun treat - did you know . . .

Don't Worry: It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren - Look What People Are Saying About It!

I am very happy to say, Don't Worry: It is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren is available on Kindle and as a print version on Amazon - and it makes a wonderful gift for the grandparents you know! But not only for grandparents as if you are a parent, aunt, uncle, or someone who works with children, this book is for you, too.

Tomorrow, September 18th is National Cheeseburger Day!

What could be a more American sandwich than the cheeseburger, and tomorrow is the day to celebrate this tasty sandwich!   Cheeseburgers can be grilled, broiled, or fried and you can top them with whatever cheese you like - although sharp cheddar is my favorite! You can make them with the standard beef, or try something more adventurous like Bison - extremely delicious - turkey, salmon - another winner for sure - or even ostrich! You can have a single, double, triple, or go the other direction and enjoy your cheeseburger as sliders! You can top it with ketchup, mustard, onions, pickles, lettuces, avocado, bacon . . . the list goes on and on for toppings! No matter how you like your cheeseburger, today is the day to have one and celebrate! Let's check out some fun cheeseburger facts and where you are able to save some money on cheeseburgers . . .

Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Grandparents & Parents, Too! - Look What People Are Saying About It!

If you are looking for a book to help you pray effectively, consider  Praying Deeper Through the Psalms   for Grandparents & Parents, Too! When you look at the world around you, do you wonder how your grandchildren/children will possibly grow up to love, know and follow God with faithful hearts? There are so many things to deceive them and side-track or derail their walk with God. But, we do not have to wonder or worry. No! We are able to do something about it! We are able to pray and know God not only hears our prayers, but He listens and answers them as well! 

The Reason for God - Absolutely a Must-Have Book

 

Many grandparents/ parents find themselves in a place where they are needing to answer questions relating to why they should believe God is real, the Bible is true, God and science go together, and God is good from their grandchildren/ grown children/ children. While some may know the answers, many do not. This is why today I am so very happy to share with you a book which answers these very questions - and does so with excellent, thoughtful answers. Tim Keller is the author of The Reason for God and this is a must-have book for every grandparent/ parent.

Today is National Play-Doh Day!

Play-Doh is part of childhood for all of us . . . for good reason; after all, what could possibly be more fun than making things from dough? Well, today is National Play-Doh Day, so let's look at some fun facts about this wonderfully creative toy - did you know . . .

Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures: For the Children You Love Who Walk With God & Those Who Do Not - Try a Month for Free!

If you are looking for a resource, a tool to help you pray for the ones you love, take a look at Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures: For the Children You Love Who Walk With God & Those Who Do Not. 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 no 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.

Passing Faith with Simple, Intentional Words

What do you do to pass faith to your grandchildren? Passing faith can be simple, everyday things as well as specific, organized opportunities you plan out in advance. Josh McDowell says with his children, and now his grandchildren, he was/is intentional about telling them; "You are created in the image of God with infinite value, dignity, and worth."

Today is National Double Cheeseburger Day!

If you are a fan of double cheeseburgers, today is a day to celebrate as it is National Double Cheeseburger Day! So, let's look at some fun history of the double cheeseburger and where you can get free burgers or burgers for just a little money! Did you know . . .

Deeper In - Praying the Scriptures for the Children You Love - Look What People Are Saying About It!

  

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

grandma's "chuckles" - He Drives Like a Mad-Man!

We recently celebrated the 13th birthday of one of my grandsons - today I'm remembering 12 years ago when I made my husband laugh - not just a smile or a "chuckle", but rather an out-and-out belly-laugh! How, you ask? Well, I told him the following: "Our grandson drives the dump-truck like a 'mad-man'!" He out-and-out laughed at this! 

Today is National Virginia Day!

Yes, if you - or someone you love - live in Virginia, today is a day to celebrate! I lived there for a few months many years ago, and found it to be a beautiful place. So, let's look at some of their silly laws and a few fun facts - be sure to share with the children you love. Did you know . . . 

Today is International Chocolate Day!

Today is International Chocolate Day - while we certainly do not need a special day to celebrate and enjoy chocolate - as any day is a great day to do so - since there is an "International Chocolate Day", why not celebrate and enjoy it! I found some information about this tasty day and chocolate on line and thought I'd share some of it with you . . .  

grandma's cookbook - Apple, Apple Pie!

You may be thinking I had a typo in my title for this post; after all, I did type, "apple"  twice, but it is no typo! Fall is just around the corner and since I live in West Michigan; otherwise known as, "Apple Country", when Fall arrives my thoughts go to apples . . . apple cider, apple pie, apple muffins, caramel apples . . . well, you get it . . . apples!