Today I want to share a book with you which you could use to help you pass faith to your grandchildren.  I'm happy to let you know about Praying Deeper Through the Old Testament - the goals of this book are . . . Help grandparents/ parents faithfully pray each and every day for the children they love. Guide them to pray Scriptures for themselves and for their grandchildren and children. Help them be people who pray more deeply, more focused and more effectively.  This book provides 52 weeks of Old Testament prayers - each week's passage is divided into seven days, so you ..read more

Oh yes . . . one of my favorite store-bought cookies is the classic, Nutter Butter Cookie, so since today is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day and I saw a recipe for making a homemade version of Nutter Butters, well, I had to share it, but first let's look at some fun peanut butter facts - did you know . . . Astronauts eat peanut butter with tortillas Because bread has too many crumbs for a zero-gravity environment, astronauts who love peanut butter enjoy it on a tortilla! ‘Peanut Butter Patties’ are one of the best-selling Girl Scout Cookies ‘Tagalongs’ or ‘Peanut Butter Pa ..read more

  Over the past few years I have written several books which guide parents and grandparents in praying through the Scriptures for their own walk with God and for their children/ grandchildren's walk as well. I led the G@P (Generations at Prayer) group at my church and we worked through my books, so I wrote a new book for my group to use with a focus on praying both Old and New Testament passages for the children we love who are walking with God and those who are not. Praying Deeper Through the Scriptures is available in paperback and makes a fantastic gift for the parents and ..read more

Father's Day is just a few days away, so I thought I'd share a fun gift idea which I found on  Pinterest - a DIY Lanyard Knot Holder! This is something you can help your grandchildren make which their dad is  actually likely to use!Just follow this link and you'll find a complete supply list and a photo tutorial for making the Lanyard Knot Holder. I've seen completed ones for sale on-line, so being able to make one not only gives your grandchildren a fun craft they can make for their dad, but a gift which he will be able to use!  Have fun ..read more

Today is National Ice Tea Day - I do love iced tea, so let's learn some interesting things about tea and I'll share my favorite blueberry, green, iced tea recipe with you. Did you know . . . Tea is the second most consumed beverage on the planet – after Water. It has even greater consumption than Coffee. Globally, over 3 million tons of tea is produced every year. More than 1.42 million pounds in weight of tea are consumed in the U.S. every single day. Tea is valuable, ranked 31st in the most valuable crop/livestock league table.  In some areas of the world, up until the early 20 ..read more

Our DNA is a truly amazing and essential part of who we are, as it holds the "code" or instructions for the things which make us unique as well as for the things we share. It connects us with the generations who came before us; as well as with those who come behind. It is the core of who we are physically.  Yes, our physical DNA tells our cells and bodies how to Develop, Live and Reproduce, but let's think for a moment about another type of "DNA". A Spiritual DNA. More specifically, our "Faith and Prayer DNA". What are a, "Faith and Prayer DNA" you ask? Well, just as our physical DNA prov ..read more

Yes, today is Children's Day! I'm a huge fan of this day; and so are my grandsons! Last year my youngest grandson told me he was talking about Children's Day at school and most of his friends had never heard of it before! My  grandsons say they are so glad their grandma celebrates Children's Day! I celebrate for the fun of it and because I am so very thankful for the boys! I want them to grow up knowing absolutely for sure their grandma loves them! They are most certainly gifts from the hand of God so, while every day should be Children's Day, a day to especially focus on children and to ..read more

My grandsons loved science projects when they were younger! Oh, did I say, "love"? I should have said, "LOVED!!!!" This idea on Pinterest  where children make and play with fizzing sidewalk paint is one they will have great fun with - and if you make it ahead of time, you could paint a greeting on your sidewalk or driveway and then when your grandchildren come by tomorrow for Children's Day - or whenever they do, you could let them make it "fizz" and then paint more themselves - keep a camera handy!Just follow this link for all the specifics and you will see why it is ..read more

Since the summer is upon us and it is likely to be warm, making your own water park . . . if the children you love have zero qualms about getting wet - absolutely  must be part of your summer plans.Just follow this link and you'll find 16 fun, wet, watery ideas which are perfect on a hot summer day! I like the water balloon obstacle course the best. You could add things like putting the sprinkler under your swings and running the hose up to the top of the slide so the children are able to slide down their own waterslide! Which idea do you like the best ..read more

Today is National Donuts Day - I do love donuts, but rarely eat them. But, a day to celebrate these wonderful, tasty treats is a great - or tasty idea for sure! So, on this day I thought I'd share some fun information about donuts and a recipe for baked donuts - they have to be better for you than fried donuts, although, certainly not "healthy". So, first for some fun facts - did you know . . . 10 billion – the number of donuts made in the U.S. each year. 10 – the number of people living in America with ‘Donut’ as their surname. 9 – the Guinness World Record for the most pow ..read more