More on the Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

If you live in or near Grand Rapids, MI, today from 11am to 5pm is your last chance this year to go see some of the most beautiful and amazing orchids at the Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. I went yesterday with my husband and daughter and the orchids were incredible! So many colors! So many sizes! So many unique patterns - it was such a wonderful thing to see!

Centuro Mini - a Very Mobile Mobility Scooter!

  

Spring will be here soon - this means the outside will become significantly more inviting, so if you - or someone you love - has mobility issues, then definitely consider getting a Centuro Mini  and you will discover you (or they) are able to enjoy the outdoors and all Spring has to offer!

Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

I just got back from the Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - and if you live in or near West Michigan, it is absolutely well worth your time to go today or tomorrow - it runs until 5pm today, January 25, 2025 and will be open again from 11am to 5pm tomorrow, January 26th. This show is open to the public and free for any who want to go enjoy it - and enjoy it you will! But, if you also want to see the amazing orchids from Meijer Garden in their Victorian Garden and Tropical Conservatory, you will need a ticket to see them.

Things I Love About the 4N1 - a Unique Mobility Rollator/Chair and the Perfect Gift for You or Someone You Love

 

Miracle Mobility sent me their unique and award-winning 4N1 to review so I am able to try it out in a variety of settings and let you know all about it. If you or someone you love is experiencing mobility challenges, the 4N1 may be the perfect resource for you/them as it combines a rollator, electric wheelchair, a wheelchair others are able to push someone in, and a power assist chair into one amazing item! Today I will share a few of my observations about it so you are able to consider it for yourself or someone you love - it would make a fantastic gift for sure as it is actually the gift of mobility!

After looking it over and using it for the past couple years, the following things are the things I love about the 4N1 -

• It is surprisingly comfortable! I was concerned it might not be very comfortable, but it is!
• It is lightweight - a huge plus which makes it easy to get in and out of a car so you - or someone you love - are able to get out and go places!
• It is easy to use. I was concerned about the joystick control as I have heard they may be challenging to use, but so far, it seems pretty easy to move around with it.
• I love how it is able to be used as a rollator - if you are able to walk a bit, the 4N1 will let you walk when you are out and about, and easily switch to a powered chair if you need to do so. Excellent!
• I LOVE how the 4N1 has a bag under the seat - this is a great place to keep a folding cane, put a purse, or whatever you need to have with you. This may seem like a little thing, but I LOVE this!

These are all big benefits of the 4N1. 

If you or someone you love need some mobility assistance, the 4N1 may be exactly what you are looking for. It would absolutely make a fantastic gift - for you or someone you love! (You will find it at this link.)

crafting with grandma . . . Beaded Safety Pin Pins!

I love beaded safety pin pins . . . they are so fun to make and fun to wear! My daughter made several pins for me when she was younger . . . I still have and wear them! So, I thought it would be fun to share a couple patterns with you to give you some ideas of something fun to do with the children you love! First though, the basics on making beaded safety pin pins . . . 

just for fun - Today - January 24th - Is National 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. 

Why Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park is the Best - Please Vote for It!

Over the past years I have written a few times about the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - typically about their amazing "Butterflies are Blooming" in March and April where thousands of butterflies are in the Tropical Conservatory or their "Christmas Around the World" in November and December. Two years ago my dear husband and I decided to give each other and ourselves the gift of a membership to the Park. We decided on a grandparents membership - which allows us and our grandchildren 18 and younger - to visit as often as we like in the coming year. We added the guest option where we are able to bring a guest as well and I have to say, we have easily gotten our money's worth out of our membership! We will absolutely be renewing our membership next month!

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 . . . 

Make a Difference

Recently I learned some interesting and wonderful things about my great grandpa Badgerow. He was orphaned the day before his 11th birthday, raised by his sisters, finished the 8th grade and became a small business man - had a grocery store/gas station in Sparta, MI. When the banks were seized by the state of Michigan and ended up taking half of depositor's money in the 1930's, he could have lost heart and quit in despair, but he didn't. He extended credit to families and let them get food from his store when they didn't have the money to pay for the food.

Pair Eyewear - The Northern Lights Stained Glass

I've been sharing with you the Top Frames I have from Pair Eyewear - today I'm happy to let you know about another of their Winter Wonderland Limited Edition Top Frames - The Northern Lights Stained Glass which you will find at this link! The first time I saw these I loved all the color, the designs, and the unique look - it is SO much fun - and it really does make me think of stained glass.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Best in the Country in 2023 & 2024, So Let's Vote for it in 2025!

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! For the past two years my husband I and got a Grandparents & Guest Membership - we are able to go as often as we like, bring our grands, and a guest with us - which is something we have done a lot - nearly every week - over the past two years! It is almost time for us to renew our membership and we are absolutely doing so!

Friday is - Belly Laugh Day

Today I am happy to share with you another fun silly holiday on Friday - "Belly Laugh Day" which is a day to chuckle, laugh, and celebrate the good things in life. 

My grands - all three of them, fully understand what it means to have a good, belly laugh! This, "holiday" is described as:

Pair Eyewear - The Ruby Sparkle

I got my Pair Eyewear at America's Best and the base frame I chose was the clear Wanda with The Ruby Sparkle top frame. I wasn't sure if I was going to like the Ruby Sparkle, but now I have it, I have to say it is SO pretty! I love the shade of red and the sparkle is just right - they combine for a really pretty top frame - you will find it at this link. 

Today is National Hugging Day!

With all the stress and sadness from yesterday, if ever we needed a day to hug, today is it for sure. Today is National Hugging Day - now this is a holiday for grandmas for sure! I LOVE this one! I looked on-line at punchbowl (dot) com and found the following information about National Hugging Day; "Today is National Hugging Day! Whether you prefer Bear Hugs, Heart-to-Heart Hugs, Cheek Hugs, or Side Hugs, embrace your loved ones today to show your love and affection.