crafting with grandma - Bell Candy Cane Ornaments!

Several years ago my grandsons participated in my church's mid-week Children's Ministry 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!

Christmas Book Review - Scorpionfish, Clouded Leopards, Pygmy Hippos & More! - THE Book to Give the Children You Love this Christmas!

  

If you are a parent/ grandparent who typically gives books to the children you love at Christmas, then a Life on the Goldilocks Planet  book along with the supplies for all the fun is a terrific gift which will bring joy to the family as you all learn, explore, experiment, create and have fun together! If you have children ages four to fourteen you love who who enjoy science projects, craft projects, enjoy cooking activities, games, and learning about amazing animals, then, yes, this is the gift for them!

Today is National Bittersweet Chocolate and Almonds Day

Mmmm! I do enjoy dark chocolate and almonds, so a day to celebrate these delightful treats sounds like a good idea to me! Especially since dark chocolate is good for you and almonds are good for you . . . combining the two has to mean this sweet treat is actually good for us . . . right??!!!

I thought it would be fun to share some almond fun facts with you on this delicious day - so I looked on-line for some info to share! Did you know . . .

Christmas Book Review - Megabats, Bengal Tigers, Quetzals & More! - The Perfect Christmas Gift for the Children You Love!

 

Are you starting to choose Christmas gifts for the children you love? Well, then definitely consider giving a Life on the Goldilocks Planet book along with the supplies for all the fun as if you do, you will have a terrific gift for the entire family! If you have children ages four to fourteen you love who who enjoy science projects, then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy craft projects, then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy cooking activities, then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy games then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy learning about amazing animals, then, yes, this is the gift for them! 

November is Manatee Awareness Month

Swimming in just a few places in our world is a unique and recognizable  mammal - the Manatee.   They are able to live 50 or 60 years and while they are known as "seacows", they are most closely related to elephants and hyraxes. Let's take a look at a few more fun facts about these wonderful animals and then some ways to celebrate them this month . . . 

Did you know -

crafting with grandma - Fun, Excellent & Inexpensive Gifts - Puzzle Candy Cane Ornaments!

If you have puzzles in your house, you likely have puzzles with missing pieces. If this is true for you - or if you have a friend or family member with a puzzle with missing pieces which they are willing to let you have . . . take a look at this great idea for making awesome, puzzle candy cane ornaments!

Christmas Book Review - Red-Lipped Batfish, Giant Purple Squirrels, Kakapos & More! - the Perfect Christmas Gift for the Children You Love!

  

Choosing Christmas gifts can be challenging as one grandchild/child might like something another is not at all interested in. But, when you give the gift of a Life on the Goldilocks Planet book along with the supplies for all the fun - you are able to give a terrific gift for the entire family! If you have children you love who enjoy science projects, then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy craft projects, then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy cooking activities, then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy games then this is the gift for them! If you have children you love who enjoy learning about amazing animals, then, yes, this is the gift for them! 

November is National Children's Month

When I first saw where November is National Children's Month my first thought was "Hooray! Another 'excuse' to celebrate my dear grands!" However; this is a month to draw attention to children in need by Standing up for the rights of children and making sure their needs are met. Daysoftheyear (dot)com says; "National Children’s Month offers a special opportunity to show appreciation for, celebrate, and meet the needs of children, especially those who are trapped in a cycle of poverty. Whether advocating for the government, helping out with a children’s charity or volunteering locally, there are plenty of opportunities for making a difference on this day and all throughout the year!"

crafting with grandma - Fingerprint Snowman Ornament!

I know it feels like Christmas is a ways away since it is the beginning of November, but in just a few weeks, Christmas will only be days away! So, if you are looking for an idea for an ornament which your grandchildren can actually make, look at this great idea I found for making an ornament using your grandchildren's fingerprints to make snowpeople!

Christmas Book Review - Give the Gift of Science Projects, Art Projects, Cooking Activities, and Games with Civets, Tree Kangaroos, Batoids & More!

 

I have been writing about giving a fantastic gift this Christmas to the children you love which will combine science projects, craft projects, cooking activities, and games with learning about amazing animals, quotes from scientists, and handing down confident faith by giving a Life on the Goldilocks Planet book along with the supplies for all the fun - a terrific gift for the entire family! 

Today I want to let you know about another book in this series - Civets, Tree Kangaroos, Batoids & More! - in this book you will find the following animals - Civets, Arctic Foxes, Echidnas, Blue-Footed Booby Birds, Tree Kangaroos, Leafy Sea Dragons, Pronghorns, Giraffes, Snow Leopards, Peacock Spiders, Ladybug Mimic Spiders, Orange Tortoise Spiders, Shoebills, and Batoids - which of these have you never heard of before?

crafting with grandma - Melted Snowman & I Spy Ornaments!

As I said yesterday, Christmas is just around the corner, so . . . I thought it would be fun to share another idea with you for an ornament which has to be one of the most fun ornaments I've ever made! It is a fun, simple ornament which you could involve your grandchildren in making - they could give them to teachers, coaches, neighbors . . . to anyone for whom they need to have a nice, little gift!

crafting with grandma - Give Thanks Board! AND it is National Gratitude Month!

November is National Gratitude Month and Daysoftheyear.com says, "Being grateful can boost your mood and make you feel more connected to others. When you focus on the good things in your life, you start to notice even more positives around you. National Gratitude Month encourages people to be thankful for the positive aspects of life, shift their attention from the negatives, and appreciate the good things around them. Studies show that grateful people tend to experience less stress, better sleep, and even fewer aches and pains. Expressing gratitude can foster a supportive environment, whether in personal relationships or workplaces​​."

So, how do we celebrate National Gratitude Month and what are the benefits for being a grateful person? Consider the following ideas . . .

Christmas Book Review - Give the Gift of Science Projects, Art Projects, Cooking Activities, and Games with Eyelash Vipers, Pygmy Elephants, Pangolins, & More!

  

Yesterday I wrote about giving a fantastic gift this Christmas to the children you love which will combine science projects, craft projects, cooking activities, and games with learning about amazing animals, quotes from scientists, and handing down confident faith by giving a Life on the Goldilocks Planet book along with the supplies for all the fun - a terrific gift for the entire family! I wrote about the book - Blue Dragons, Red Pandas, Hoopoes & More!

crafting with grandma - Clay Pot Snowman

Christmas is next month . . . not very long actually. So, if you like to make gifts for people you love, and like to help your grandchildren do the same, check this idea for clay pot snowmen. It is a fun craft and one you could have your grandchildren make - or smaller ones to give their teachers.

Over the years I've made a number of different types of snowmen to decorate with and give as gifts, but this clay pot snowman is my personal all-time favorite snowman!