Archives for February 2020

When my grandchildren were young, I came up with a great idea to give their parents a break.

I would gather the children from school and prepare one of their favorite dinners (noodles with burger).

We played outside if the weather permitted or did crafts and games inside. A sheet across the living room floor substituted many times for an outdoor picnic.

Before I returned them home, I always had their favorite bedtime snack available–graham crackers and milk.

They’d smash and mash the crackers in a glass or cup of milk and gobble the contents down.

The crackers can be purchased in many flavors and some are low fat. Add them to skim milk and it provides a healthier snack for children.

This is a terrific way to give busy parents a break and provide quality time with the grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

My grandchildren today still love graham crackers and milk and can always find a box of the gems in my treat cupboards.

Enjoy!

 

Valentine’s Day is a time to show our love and affection.

Listed below are a few ideas on how to bless others the days prior to February 14th.

• Stick a heart shape note in a lunch bag or on a coffee mug/iced drink container telling the person how much they are appreciated.
• Tape an “I love you” sticky to your child’s bedroom door and add other notes leading up to Valentine’s Day.
• Pay it forward at a fast food drive-through, restaurant, or coffee shop and surprise someone by picking up their tab.
• Post a card on your neighbor’s door or surprise them with a special treat.
• Send a card to a Veteran.
• Deliver cookies to a service person’s family.
• Bless a shut-in with a bouquet of flowers or box of candy. Better yet, take time for a short visit.
• Prepare a meal or dessert for someone who has returned home from surgery.
• Make cookies with your children or grandchildren and deliver to a relative you don’t see often.

The ideas are endless.

                                                   Happy Valentine’s Day!