Welcome. I’m glad to see you.
Maybe you came here looking for a little help with something. Maybe you were looking for a recipe, a way to help your child learn to read, or simply something encouraging to read while the laundry waits. (Hang on… is it the laundry waiting? Or us?)
Whatever brought you here, I’m glad you came.
I’m Grammye. And this little corner of the internet is where I share things I’ve learned, things I’ve made, and things I hope will make your days a little easier.
About me:
I’m not here because I’ve figured out everything about raising children or running a home. I’m here because I’ve spent a lot of years doing both, and I’ve learned a few things worth passing along.
Some of those things worked beautifully. Some took a few tries. And some made pretty good stories afterward.
I’m 67. I’m a follower of Jesus Christ. I’m a woman. I’m American. I live in the South (Hey, y’all). I’m a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and a grandmother.
Laughter and merriment are my companions. But I’m no stranger to difficulty and sadness. 
Hang around long enough, and you’ll hear me say these things…
- I wish I didn’t know how you feel, but I do.
- You’re not failing; you’re just discouraged.
- Mom days can be hard; let’s make yours better.
Like you, I seek to make every day count with my family and my friends. I want our home to be our safe place. I want your home to feel that way, too.
All those things make us alike or different. Either way, it’s possible we have a lot to discover together. I hope so.
I can’t be finished without saying this: There’s a reason the blog is here at all: It’s because of the kindness of people over all these years — reaching out to me, offering comfort, wisdom, and answers.
People who invested in my life — who entered my struggles and brought me goodness and hope.
Looking back over all I have received, I just have to pull you in.
So, see if you find something here of value, maybe a story or a household tip. Sometimes I’ll share a link to another site, maybe a little treasure that helped me to the next milepost in the past (or right now).
I’ve always enjoyed finding practical ways to make ordinary things a little easier. Sometimes that means writing about something I’ve learned. Sometimes it means recommending or creating a book, a printable, or an activity you can use with your family.
What matters isn’t what I make. It’s what it helps you do.
I believe there’s enough advice in the world telling mothers what they ought to be doing.
I’d rather offer something you can actually use, a little encouragement when you need it, and the occasional reminder that the work you’re already doing matters.
Wondering about something else, maybe?
Like, what I say about my faith?
There was a time when I wouldn’t have had that list so together. But once I was kind of “pinned down” I got some help putting it on paper.
I have meaningful friendships with lots of people. When it comes to doctrine, we sometimes find differences. We haven’t had a single fistfight or hair pulling.
So please don’t worry. I won’t beat you up over theology. I’m just a humble servant hoping to love people the way Jesus wants me to.
Here’s my list of the important things, just so you know who I am and what I stand for.
Join me virtually anytime, here or at the places I hang out.
I have an author space on Amazon, as well as a number of books, mostly for children. You can see my books here on the blog (Books By Grammye ). I have a Quora space (Raising Readers Together), and a Goodreads author page. Because,… writing, that’s where I am!
Thank you. For visiting. For taking a few minutes to be part of a community that wants things to be better. That’s what happens here: Things get better.
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And about those e-mails: They’re pretty awesome. Ask my mom; she reads them all. And now, maybe you will, too. 
(If you want to wait, it’s okay. Just come back again soon and look around. 
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-Grammye
A few places to find out more (if I haven’t worn you out here! 😄)