My Little Hen

The Pioneer Woman in NYC

 

Now I have to say, I really like this lady Ree's humor. She always makes me laugh when I read her blog. Her other name is The Pioneer Woman. She was in town for this event  so off I trotted to Chelsea Market to see the real thing. I am an honest to goodness fan of hers.

The event was celebrating the launch of this very inspired magazine, Where Women Cook. I didn't bring my camera but she was as nice in person as she is on her blog. She signed the book and I mingled with other very cool gal cooks, and saw some old friends as well. Of course I'm giving Pioneer Woman a copy of Cooking Fun for her kids. I hope the package gets to Oklahoma in time for Christmas. This beautiful site, Where Women Cook is also worth visiting. 

Speaking of friends, Simple Kids is hosting a giveaway of my three books as a holiday gift for you. I love supporting the efforts of Kara at Simple Kids and all the componets of Tsh's Simple Living Network. They are both very inspiring women who have an entrepreneurial spirit and a generous down to earth quality too. 

So go on over and try to win my books. It supports many efforts and is one of the last giveaways from me for this holiday season.

Last but not least, I will be at Purl Soho tomorrow for my holiday sewing class for kids.  We have a full class with a range of 7 to14 years old.  That will be fun! I'll report back on what the kids made of their Soft Toy Bunny project from Homemade Fun.

Try my Christmas Popcorn Balls this weekend. The kids will love it!

Enjoy!

Library Journal

Grant’s (Crafting Fun; Cooking Fun) collection of craft projects that all kids should learn includes paper boats, button bracelets, and tin can bird feeders. The sewing and cooking projects are particularly good and suitable for girls and boys. A worthwhile purchase, even for collections with Grant’s previous books

 

http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/reviewsbook/886916-421/crafts_reviews_october_15_2010.html.csp

Maine and Martha

 

 

 

 
Here are a few non wedding pictures from Maine. Even though it was very sunny and hot- I only have these from the first day. In between the wedding, we were swimming and sailing in the cold cold cold ice water most of the time, otherwise we were napping and eating great food, and catching up with family and old friends. 

We got back late last night. Woke up, had coffee then went over to do the Martha Stewart Morning Living radio segment to discuss my new book Homemade Fun. Lots of people called in to share ideas about rainy day activities with their kids. It was just Kim Fernandez and myself, so we chatted with the callers about their fun ideas. They suggested makeshift theatre using clothesline and sheets, sock puppets, jumping down the staircase into a pile of pillows, chalk painting, lemonade stands and indoor picnics. I felt right at home!

The sunset wedding was dreamy, simple and elegant. Nature was the backdrop, love was the occasion! We will have more photos and I will share them. 

Catch Rae LIVE on Martha Stewart Morning Living Radio

 

 You can hear me talk about activities to do with kids on a rainy day on Martha Stewart Radio, tomorrow Wednesday July 21st, 8 am. Happily, I have lots of them! How nice of the Martha people to ask me back. Tune in if you can.

Martha Stewart Morning Living Radio

 

Oh and guess what- I got an invite to Martha Stewart Morning Living Radio next Wednesday July 21. Early, 7:00 am. Maybe I should snap a few shots of the sunrise- it's really pretty up there where the radio station operates. More on this too.

Crafting Fun Egg Dyeing on Ohdeedoh

This was fun to see on Ohdeedoh

Blog Reviews For Crafting Fun and Cooking Fun 2009-10

http://sewliberated.typepad.com/sew_liberated/aprons/

http://doodlebuds.blogspot.com/2009/04/author-series-rae-grant.html

http://gardenmama.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/07/cooking-and-crafting-fun.html

http://www.progressivepioneer.com/progressive-pioneer/2009/10/giveaway-crafting-fun-for-kids.html

http://www.mommycoddle.com/2009/08/show-tell-crafting-fun-cooking-fun.html

http://simplekids.net/rae-grants-crafting-fun-and-cooking-fun/

http://vintagechica.typepad.com/the_life_and_times_of_thi/2009/05/cooking-fun-crafting-fun.html

http://www.inmamaskitchen.com/Book_Reviews/children_books/Cooking_Fun.html

http://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2009/06/simple-prints-loads-of-fun.html

http://mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/kids/2009/10/cooking-fun-for-kids.html

http://thimbleberrykitschen.blogspot.com/2010/02/cooking-fun-give-away.html

http://www.steadymom.com/2009/10/giveaway-cooking-crafting-fun.html

http://simplekids.net/paste/


Here are some recent online reviews:

http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/books-guides-resources/crafting-fun-cooking-fun-by-rae-grant-085891

http://www.examiner.com/x-31662-Minneapolis-Cooking-With-Kids-Examiner~y2009m12d29-Cookbook-review--Cooking-Fun-by-Rae-Grant

Martha Stewart Radio

 

Next Monday, October 26th at 9:30 a.m., I'll be on the Martha Stewart Living Radio program, Morning Living, talking about Halloween crafts to make with kids. What fun to have Martha Stewart appear on my caller id! The show is hosted by Kim Fernandez and Betsy Karetnick. 
Tune in: www.sirius.com/marthastewartlivingradio