ABOUT JAMIE Hi there! I'm Jamie, the founder and creative spirit behind my blog, anderson + grant. Although I graduated from college with a degree in elementary education, I've felt drawn to occupations dealing with the home like interior design and professional organizing. Martha Stewart has been my idol from my teenage years (and still today), and my goal has been to combine all of my passions for decorating, baking, and creating into a single business as she had done. Being from a tiny town in north central PA, it never seemed like it could be possible. But blogging has given me a platform to do all the things that I love and to share them with you along the way. I feel as though my true calling has come to life and blossoms more every day. When I'm not typing at my computer or snapping pictures with my Nikon, I enjoy taking walks in my peaceful neighborhood and being inspired by the nature around me. And on Sunday afternoons, you'll most likely find me curled up on the couch with a good book and warm cup of tea relaxing from the week. ABOUT ANDERSON + GRANT Here on my blog, you'll find inspiring decorating ideas and step-by-step tutorials, creative DIY projects and ways to transform what you already have into something you love, delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, plus countess ways to make homemaking fun and doable regardless of the skills you have....or believe you don't have! We all have a place to call home, no matter what of our age, location, or income and it's up to each of us to uncover how to make it a place we love and find joy returning to at the end of the day. You can use my blog as a bit of a friendly guide to finding confidence and pleasure in doing that. Right now, I'm renovating a 1900s house that belonged to my grandparent's. It is most definitely a fixer upper, but has charm hidden beneath all of the dated paneling, old carpet, and ceiling tiles. What is most exciting, is that I have the ability to completely transform this old house into a customized home that I love. This house is teaching me how to make a house a home from the ground up. You can start following along with the journey by taking a look at my before tour. If you're interested in adding a personalized touch to your own home or learning a few tips and tricks to boost your enjoyment in homemaking, I'd love for you to become a subscriber. It's completely free and will help you stay up to date on all the new things happening here. Plus, I might throw in a special subscriber-only surprise every now and again. And if you really want to be blog-besties, you can also follow me here: Instagram where I'll be sharing a behind the scenes, day-to-day look at my life and what I'm doing with my blog. On Pinterest, you can find all of the beautiful inspiration I've pinned from my favorite bloggers, websites, and Instagram. Plus, you can literally "save" my posts to return to later when you need it again. Facebook is the best place to see what's currently popping up on the blog, as well as useful and seasonal posts that may be of interest to you right now. Thanks so much for visiting today! I look forward to getting to know you!
Good Friday morning! Have you been missing my weekly favorites? I honestly had planned on doing this post last Friday, but it totally slipped my mind until late on New Year's Day. Best laid plans, I guess. (There were also plans for an end of the year review, but that will have to wait until next week.) I'm excited to be back to posting and have so many plans for this upcoming year.....ways to improve my life and see my blog grow. As so many of you seem to be doing, I've chosen a word of the year to focus on. Rather than create a list of resolutions that I know I won't keep, I picked an idea to guide me through the decisions I make everyday. I'll be introducing that one day next week, too, as well as sharing some of my goals. But for today, we'll keep this short and sweet and get right to my favorite links and pictures from the week. Enjoy and I'll see you back here next week! _____________________________________________________ Something to keep in mind while following (or not following!) your New Year's Resolutions. I may need to buy these for my winter cups of hot chocolate. If the question "What can I do with an empty milk carton?" has ever crossed your mind, this craft is for you. _____________________________________________________ Favorite Dream House Favorite Cake Favorite Storage Favorite Chair Favorite House Favorite Place Cards Favorite Socks Favorite Quote I try my best to find images from their original sources to credit the owner of the picture. Sometimes the picture gets separated from it's source, and without a watermark cannot be traced easily. If you find something here that belongs to you or someone you know, please email me and I'll be happy to link back to you or remove the image if that is what you would like. View my previous Friday Favorites posts here.
It has been a super busy week, so I'm keeping it short and sweet today.....Here are my favorites from the week! Enjoy! Favorite Living Room Favorite Basket Favorite House Favorite Marshmallows Favorite Fall Idea Favorite Entry Favorite Industrial Table Favorite Dessert Favorite Quote I try my best to find images from their original sources to credit the owner of the picture. Sometimes the picture gets separated from it's source, and without a watermark cannot be traced easily. If you find something here that belongs to you or someone you know, please email me and I'll be happy to link back to you or remove the image if that is what you would like. View my previous Friday Favorites posts here.
A look at my favorite pictures and posts from the week!
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This week has just flown by and I feel as though I kind of left you hanging with just one other post this week aside from the link party. I have been working on some great projects that you'll be seeing next month and it has kind of taken me away from getting projects done to post now. I'm all prepared and ready to go for next week, though, so hopefully you aren't too disappointed! I've seen a lot of things around the web this week that I've really liked, so here are some of my favorite pictures and links...See you back here on Monday! Bookmark this post and bring it up when times are bad. This post is full of great tips for those of you who are bloggers or are looking to start one. I must remember this when I use a boxed cake mix. Favorite Fall Snack Favorite Outfit Favorite Vanity Favorite Slice of Pie Favorite Wedding Dress Favorite Bedroom Add caption Favorite Shelves Favorite Dishes Favorite Quote I try my best to find images from their original sources to credit the owner of the picture. Sometimes the picture gets separated from it's source, and without a watermark cannot be traced easily. If you find something here that belongs to you or someone you know, please email me and I'll be happy to link back to you or remove the image if that is what you would like. View my previous Friday Favorites posts here.
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ABOUT JAMIE Hi there! I'm Jamie, the founder and creative spirit behind my blog, anderson + grant. Although I graduated from college with a degree in elementary education, I've felt drawn to occupations dealing with the home like interior design and professional organizing. Martha Stewart has been my idol from my teenage years (and still today), and my goal has been to combine all of my passions for decorating, baking, and creating into a single business as she had done. Being from a tiny town in north central PA, it never seemed like it could be possible. But blogging has given me a platform to do all the things that I love and to share them with you along the way. I feel as though my true calling has come to life and blossoms more every day. When I'm not typing at my computer or snapping pictures with my Nikon, I enjoy taking walks in my peaceful neighborhood and being inspired by the nature around me. And on Sunday afternoons, you'll most likely find me curled up on the couch with a good book and warm cup of tea relaxing from the week. ABOUT ANDERSON + GRANT Here on my blog, you'll find inspiring decorating ideas and step-by-step tutorials, creative DIY projects and ways to transform what you already have into something you love, delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, plus countess ways to make homemaking fun and doable regardless of the skills you have....or believe you don't have! We all have a place to call home, no matter what of our age, location, or income and it's up to each of us to uncover how to make it a place we love and find joy returning to at the end of the day. You can use my blog as a bit of a friendly guide to finding confidence and pleasure in doing that. Right now, I'm renovating a 1900s house that belonged to my grandparent's. It is most definitely a fixer upper, but has charm hidden beneath all of the dated paneling, old carpet, and ceiling tiles. What is most exciting, is that I have the ability to completely transform this old house into a customized home that I love. This house is teaching me how to make a house a home from the ground up. You can start following along with the journey by taking a look at my before tour. If you're interested in adding a personalized touch to your own home or learning a few tips and tricks to boost your enjoyment in homemaking, I'd love for you to become a subscriber. It's completely free and will help you stay up to date on all the new things happening here. Plus, I might throw in a special subscriber-only surprise every now and again. And if you really want to be blog-besties, you can also follow me here: Instagram where I'll be sharing a behind the scenes, day-to-day look at my life and what I'm doing with my blog. On Pinterest, you can find all of the beautiful inspiration I've pinned from my favorite bloggers, websites, and Instagram. Plus, you can literally "save" my posts to return to later when you need it again. Facebook is the best place to see what's currently popping up on the blog, as well as useful and seasonal posts that may be of interest to you right now. Thanks so much for visiting today! I look forward to getting to know you!
Where can I get funding for STEM? You want to incorporate more STEM but you just don't have all the supplies you need. There might be a grant for that; if you are willing to put in a little time and effort, you may be rewarded with a grant to help take your STEM lab or makerspace to the next level. Read on to find out how to download a grant writing checklist and PDF of all these links for future reference. Before Getting Started with Grant Applications As you tackle grant writing and applications, please make sure to perform due diligence with any grant you find. The NEA Foundation has a grant-writing guide that you should definitely check out for tips on how to make sure your proposal rocks, or head to Amy Mezni's post about writing a successful grant application. A few more tips: Learn about the company or foundation. Find out if they are expecting anything in return. Get the green light from your administration. Read the guidelines. Re-read the guidelines. Read them a third time! You don't want to spend your precious time applying for a grant only to be rejected because you missed something important. If something isn't clear, call and speak with someone about the grant. I know that phone calls are not everyone's favorite thing, but you can make a personal connection and may even get some tips on what the grant panel is looking for. Beyond the Usual Suspects You likely already know about grant opportunities through the US Department of Education, the NSF, PLTW, and the NSTA, so here are a few new places to look. Grant databases are highlighted in red, the rest are single source. 10. Get Ed Funding On Get Ed Funding, you can seek out a grant that matches your needs. I love that you can just go through the search to narrow what you are looking for. Are you in a public or private school? Choose your grade range, and don't forget to check the STEM box. You'll find everything from Boeing grants to various family foundation grants. 9. Lowe's Toolbox for Education The website boasts that this program "has provided over $54 million to more than 12,000 schools across the country." Read through the Lowe's grant site to find ideas for applications as well as past awardees. 8. Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants The Motorola Solutions Foundation has grants available specifically for STEM programs. "Supporting programs that advance science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, preparing our next generation of innovators." Apply online. 7. NEA Foundation Grants If you are a member of the NEA, they have grant opportunities that encourage STEM applicants. Find detailed information on their Student Achievement Grants page or look through the rest of their grant opportunities if something else might suit your classroom better. 6. Best Buy Grants Who you callin' geek? Best Buy has a number of grants available, with a strong focus on underserved youth and technology. Head to Best Buy's education grants. 5. STEMfinity's List of Grants STEMfinity has a list of STEM grants sorted by state, as well as a list of federal grant programs. 4. Making the Future U.S. After-school and Summer Program Grants by Cognizant Cognizant is a Fortune 500 company that has long believed in the importance of STEM education for our youth. They have participated in events such as Maker Faire and are dedicated to advancing innovation and providing opportunities for advancement in education. Watch the video about the program on their website, and then apply for the Cognizant grant program! 3. Target Field Trip Grants Sometimes a trip to a science museum, robotics company, or 3D print shop is a great way to use grant funds. Target has grants specifically for field trips! Take a trip to the birthplace of the industrial revolution, an automotive plant, or an aerospace museum. 2. Toshiba America Foundation Grants from the Toshiba America Foundation are categorized by grade, for K-5 or 6-12. Some grants for 6-12 are accepted throughout the calendar year, which means no looming deadlines to worry about. Great news about this grant program - there is an online application. Make sure you have a great PBL in mind, as "Applications must be for project based learning. We do not consider requests for computers, laptops or tablets!" 1. Find Local STEM Grants and Funding This is not a grant per se, but it's so so important, and likely to be where you find the most success. Contact local STEM and other businesses, asking if they would be willing to donate to your STEM lab. Maybe you have something particular in mind, like a class set of Sphero robots, or storage options. You might even be able to get a business to donate some storage solutions if they are upgrading their space or going out of business. Ask for support via DonorsChoose if that platform works for you. Think outside the box - ask a bank, pediatrician or dental office, or your PTA. Get brownie points - 3D print (or build) a plaque recognizing the business or group, then snap a photo with your students and their STEM creations. Send it over to the business as a thank you! It may be enough to inspire them to donate again in the future. If you are at a religiously-affiliated school, look to places of worship and see if they have any ideas for partnerships or fundraisers. A Few Honorable Mentions Steelcase Active Learning Grants Applied Materials Education Grants Honda STEM Grants Download the Organizer and Link-Filled PDF I have added this download to my free resource library. Just sign up for my newsletter and you will gain immediate access to this and other STEM resources. Even More STEM Grant Opportunities Do you know about Get Caught Engineering? As seasoned STEM educators, Wendy and Cheryl know what it takes to get a STEM program up and running. They have another great post on this topic, Bucks for STEM. Click on the image below to find more STEM grant tips and ideas: Help! I could use some writing tips Lucky for you, Amy Mezni has already put together a great post about writing a winning grant proposal. Pin these ideas:
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Giving a meaningful name to my 1900s fixer upper
There Will Be Time by Poul Anderson. Sphere 1979. Cover artist Melvyn Grant
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As Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland the surname Anderson, which means Son of Andrew is commonly found throughout most of the country. The Scottish Gaelic derivation of the name is Gilleaindreas which means servant of Andrew. The Scottish historian, Ian Grimble, states that although arms were granted to an Anderson of that Ilk in the sixteenth century, as the name is so widespread no exact place of origin can be established.The Clan Anderson is an ancient historical armigerous Clan which has developed under Scots law with scattered estates of the landed gentlemen of the name being found all over Scotland. It would be difficult to find a particular district in which the Andersons were the predominant family but several areas of Scotland have been home to the name for generation upon generation. There are strong connections with several areas in Scotland where Andersons have enjoyed a traditional “Duthus” or Clan lands; the greater of these being centred on Aberdeenshire, Banff and Moray. Fife also has strong Anderson family roots with the Lothians and Strathclyde following suit. Other pockets are also to be found, in the borders and places such as Skye, Orkney and Shetland, where all have been home to long lines of Andersons. There was also a strong Jacobite following among the Andersons of Rathven and Arradoul in Banffshire. Alexander Anderson of Arradoul was one of the sixteen landowners who surrendered at Banff in 1716 following the Banffshire uprisings in 1715. There are a lot of Andersons mentioned in the burials around this period, noted by the session clerk a Mr. William Anderson who was also the local schoolmaster. Another notable at that time was a Lady Arradoul - some sources mention as Mrs. Anderson. In 1746 Prince Charles Edward Stuart traveled to Elgin from Inverness, falling ill with a feverish cold he stayed for 11 days at Thunderton House, before returning to await the arrival of the King's army. Mrs. Anderson, a passionate Jacobite, kept the sheets that the Prince slept on and was buried in them 25 years later. A William Anderson married Marjorie Gilzean and joined up to a Hanoverian Regiment in Elgin in 1746. The regiment moved south and was posted abroad on duty. In 1748 an exhausted Marjorie arrived back in Elgin with child, after a journey of hundreds of miles on foot, William was killed in action. Marjorie, whose parents had died, had to live rough and rely on the pity of the locals. In 1760 the young Andrew, by now a teenager, was running an errand for a soldier about to leave for India. Andrew tagged along. 64 years later, after an astonishing career, General Andrew Anderson, died in 1824. In his will he bequeathed £70,000 to the town so that an institution could be provided for the welfare of the elderly poor people and for the education of the town's orphaned children. The Anderson Institute was built in the east end of the town in 1832 with accommodation for 50 children and 10 elderly people. It is still in existence today at Andersons Care home. Each item begins as a piece of bronze sheet metal. After a pattern is transferred to the metal, the piece is etched in a salt-water solution. Each piece is hand cut, sanded, and polished. The pin back is soldered on. A patina has been applied giving the metal that aged look. A clear polymer coating is applied to the face of the badge.
