Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children

Today I'm writing about a book written by my grandsons and I - it is more than just a book; it is a tool to help your grandchildren ages four through 14 learn to know and talk with God for themselves. Praying Deeper Through the Psalms for Children is unique in two ways; first, it is specifically written and developed for children ages four through 14 to help them learn to pray by praying the Psalms back to God and secondly, my grandsons collaborated with me on developing, writing this book, and by providing most of the illustrations!

This Children's Day go to TreeRunner Adventure Park

This Sunday, June 9th, is Children's Day. It is a day to celebrate the  children in your family. It is a day to set apart and let them know how thankful you are they are part of your family. It is a day to have fun!

So, if you are looking for an idea of something special you could do with the children you love to celebrate them, show how thankful you are they are part of your family and to have fun, consider visiting TreeRunner Adventure Park.

My local TreeRunner Adventure Park in Grand Rapids, MI allowed my son, daughter-in-law and three grandsons to visit their park, so I would be able to share their experience with you.

Tomorrow, April 11th is Pet Day

I just realized April 11th, was Pet Day! I can't believe I missed writing about it, but if you have a pet, you know every day is "Pet Day", so I'm writing about it today. Most of us have, or have had, a pet and consider them to be part of our family. When my husband Dave and I were first married, we had a Basset Hound; we named her Mindy. When we had children, Mindy was a "mother hen" to them! She was definitely a part of our family for a long time!

My Christmas Carol for Today - Christmas this Year!

I thought I'd share a Christmas Carol with you today - it is sure to get your toes tapping . . . enjoy this Toby Mac song, Christmas This Year! Join in and, "For Christmas this year/  Gonna make a sound gonna make it loud/  We're gonna make some noise let the world rejoice/ for ChristMas this year", because, "God is coming near/  unto us a savior's born/  on a midnight clear!" Look at the lyrics - (and the video you will find at this link - I used with because it is so fun - just like this song! Enjoy!!)

Today's Christmas Carol - Mary Did You Know?

My Christmas Carol for you today is a song by Mark Lowry - Mary Did You Know? This song has become a favorite of many as it has some of the most powerful lyrics of any song. Quite a few singers have recorded it, but my favorite is Pentatonix - you will find it at this link. Look at the lyrics:

Cyber Monday and Boca Java!

Today is Cyber Monday and many, many people will be placing orders on-line for Christmas gifts and to just take advantage of the opportunity to save. Boca Java sent me some of their coffee to review and they told me they have a wonderful Cyber Monday sale I'm happy to let you know about. 

grandma's Christmas give-away - Boca Java Coffee!

As I write this post I'm enjoying an incredibly delicious cup of Boca Java's Pacamara Direct Trade Coffee  . . . it smells and tastes incredible! Boca Java coffee is roasted when the order is placed . . . this means you no longer have to settle for "stale" coffee! Coffee which is fresh roasted far surpasses regular coffee you buy in the store - who knows how long it has been since that coffee was roasted! With Boca Java you know your coffee is roasted and shipped to you so you have it within days of when it was roasted. This makes all the world of difference in how aromatic and tasty your coffee will be!

grandma's favorite things - Boca Java Coffee . . . I'm Giving Some Away!

I enjoy a good cup of coffee in the morning with my breakfast, but finding a coffee which is truly good, one which isn't bitter, can be a challenge. At least it was a challenge until I found Boca Java Coffee! I have had the opportunity to review some Boca Java Coffee and I will be giving some away! More on this later, but please allow me to first let you know about Boca Java!

There are actually quite a few things to love about Boca Java - beyond the amazing taste of their coffee. Just consider the following -