Today is National Kentucky Day

If you or someone you love lives in Kentucky, today is a day to celebrate as it is National Kentucky Day, so gather the children you love and let's learn about some of their silly laws and some interesting facts about Kentucky - did you know . . . 

Christmas Book Review - Mr. Fox's Game of "NO!"

I have one more book from Candlewick Press to share with you and it is a fantastic book to give to a child you love this Christmas - Mr. Fox's Game of "NO!" by David LaRochelle and illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka.

Today is National Alaska Day

If you or someone you love lives in Alaska, today is a day to celebrate as it is National Alaska Day! Gather the children you love and let's learn together about some of the silly laws in Alaska as well as their fun facts - did you know . . .

Christmas Book Review - Have You Seen My Monster

When my grandsons were younger I reviewed the book, Have You Seen My Dragon?, and they loved it! So, when I saw Candlewick Press had another book - Have You Seen My Monster?, by Steve Light, I knew I had to review it for my Christmas Book Review, so if you are a grandma (or grandpa/parent) who gives books for gifts to the children you love at Christmas, you would be able to learn about this fantastic new story!

Tomorrow is is National Chocolate Cupcake Day!!!

Tomorrow is National Chocolate Cupcake Day - you are likely to want to celebrate this one! So to celebrate this incredibly fabulous day, I'm sharing with you a recipe for chocolate cupcakes! Just follow this link and you'll find what looks like an amazing recipe! And, along with the recipe, how about some fun chocolate cupcake fun facts - did you know . . .

Christmas Book Review - Dinosaurs: A Pop-Up Book

If you are a grandma (or grandpa/parent) who gives books at Christmas and a young child you love is a fan of dinosaurs, then Dinosaurs: a Pop-Up Book from Candlewick Press and illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius is a book to get for them.

crafting with grandma . . . Granny Square Cat!

Since today is Global Cat day, I thought I'd share a pattern I found on Pinterest for a granny square cat! If I had a granddaughter, I'd make one for her . . . if my grandsons were younger, I'd make one for them. For today, I'll share this pattern so if you want to make one, you'll have the link! (If you follow this link you'll find a photo tutorial to help you make your own granny square cat!)

Today is Global Cat Day

Do you have a cat? We do. Candy is our calico cat, we got her two years ago from the local Humane Society, and since today is Global Cat Day, I thought I'd share some ideas about how to celebrate.

Initially the idea behind Global Cat Month is to confirms one thing — we have loved our cats since the beginning of time — or close to it, and to promote the humane treatment of cats. So, let's learn a few things about cats - did you know . . . 

Christmas Book Review - 101 Dogs An Illustrated Compendium of Canines

My children and now grandchildren have been huge fans of dogs, so when I saw Candlewick Press/Big Picture Press had a book with 101 dogs, I had to get it to review! 101 Dogs An Illustrated Compendium of Canines, is this book and is written by Nicola Jane Swinney and illustrated by Romy  Blümel  and if someone you love is also a fan of dogs, then this could make a great gift for them.

Today is National Lemon Bar Day

Today is National Lemon Bar day, so today I'm sharing a recipe for lemon bars with you and some fun lemon bar and lemon facts. I really do enjoy lemon bars - the butter cookie bottom and soft, tart lemon topping . . . a wonderful treat! Let's start though with some fun information - did you know . . .

Christmas Book Review . . . A Polar Bear in the Snow

If you are a grandma - or grandpa or parent - who likes to give books to the children you love as part of their Christmas gifts, take a look at this wonderful book I received from Candlewick Press - A Polar Bear in the Snow by Mac Barnett and illustrated by Shawn Harris.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples' Day

Today is National Indigenous Peoples' Day! This is a day to appreciate and pay respect to the people who first came to this land - the Native Americans.

Christmas Book Review - Maybe . . .

If you have been reading grandma's cookie jar for long, you know I love books for children! Reading books to children from their youngest ages increases their vocabulary, helps them learn to talk sooner, helps them learn to read sooner, and gives them a solid start for doing better at school. Plus it is fun to read to children! Especially when they are little and snuggle in your lab so you are able to read to them - makes fantastic memories! So, since I received a wonderful box of books yesterday from Candlewick Press, I am very happy to share these books with you, The first is a very fun and relatable story about little monkeys and tigers . . . Maybe . . . by Chris Haughton.

It is National M&M's Day!

What is your favorite type of M&M's? I personally LOVE their peanut butter M&M's, but also like their almond M&M's, too! Well, whichever is your favorite, today is the day to enjoy it as it is National M&M's Day! Days of the year (dot) com says, "Invented in 1941, these tiny little bits of candy coated chocolate have made a huge impact on American history throughout their more than 80 years of life!" Let's look at some fun facts about these tasty candies - did you know . . .