2020-11-25 05:02
Wishing all my friends a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving. If you’re looking for me, I’ll be in the kitchen. 😋The post Happy Thankgiving first appeared on My Blog Read More
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Here's a rendering of the new playground coming to my hometown of London, Ontario. That's all rubber safety surfacing and there are so many fun things to do I
2020-08-01 00:32
Apparently, these bunnies like it here. They keep coming back every day to eat the grass with a few rose petals for dessert. Good eats! 🌹 Read More
2020-07-14 00:09
Today I bought a rescue saw, three AEDs, six ice water rescue suits, 5 sets of turnout gear, 7 helmets, 6 pairs of boots, and a rapid deployment craft, all for six volunteer fire departments… Read More
2020-06-16 16:07
2020-06-07 18:33
I never expected anything like this! When I made my cooking videos, it was just a hobby. I love to cook and just wanted to share my recipes in case some of my fans might be interested. I kne… Read More
2020-04-23 19:50
2020-03-15 22:04
I’m happy to announce that another $50,000 is available to California’s Volunteer Firefighters to purchase safety equipment. Any department can apply through the CSFA … Read More
2019-12-22 17:28
~ Merry Christmas and the Best of Health to Everyone ~ Read More
2019-10-07 17:24
I’m so sad to hear of Rip Taylor’s passing. He was so unique, so full of joy and fun. There will never be another talent like this lovely man Read More
2019-09-23 19:00
Here are my Ten Worst Places to Find a Spider. Did I miss any?
On a doorknob
On the toilet seat
In your underwear drawer
In your salad
Floating in the bottom of your cereal bowl
On the ceil… Read More
2019-07-06 03:55
How lucky am I to be able to follow my passion for helping firefighters and first responders in my home province of Ontario? I’m overjoyed today to be announcing my third series of gr… Read More
2019-05-25 17:31
It was 2008 when I created Jenny’s Heroes, offering everyday people up to $25,000 to spend to benefit their communities.
My first hero was Travis Wiersma.
Travis was a night janitor at… Read More
2019-05-24 02:46
Congratulations to the volunteer firefighters at the Suisun Fire Protection District in Fairfield, California, one of five California Fire Departments to receive Jenny’s Heroes Califor… Read More
2019-04-06 21:08
I’m excited to share my second grant program for volunteer fire departments, this time in my home state of California. I’m offering $50,000 in grants to provide safety equipment… Read More
2019-04-04 22:27
What happens at dusk that makes colors so vibrant? This is an un-retouched photo I took yesterday in the backyard right around 7:00 pm. I went out to check on the apple tree and make sure t… Read More
2019-03-05 04:48
Hey, who wants to put on 75 pounds of equipment and go into a house on fire? No? Well these people, and many others, actually volunteer to do it for the good of their community. That’… Read More
2018-11-26 00:08
I know they have to eat but why my tangerines?!? And my apples? It’s not fair! I scared this little rodent and he dropped the tangerine but didn’t run. He stood over it, staring… Read More
2018-10-14 02:59
Thank you to the Firefighting In Canada team for putting together this great video on all of the “Jenny’s Heroes Canada” grant winners Read More
2018-10-09 23:15
I am very excited to finally reveal the winners of my first Jenny’s Heroes CANADA grants. It was supposed to be one grant of $25,000 but we got so many more applications than expected… Read More
2018-10-09 23:14
Nolalu Emergency Services Team
Nolalu, Ontario
Their Grant: $25,000To Purchase: 4X4 Quad Cab Pickup Truck
“Our current vehicle has left our responders stranded due to mechanical failu… Read More
2018-10-09 23:13
Pellatt United Fire Fighters (PUFF)
Keewatin, Ontario
Their Grant: $9,000
To Purchase: A High capacity portable water pump
The Pellatt volunteer fire fighters respond to more than just fires… Read More
2018-10-09 23:13
Laurentian Hills Fire Department
Deep River, Ontario
Their Grant: $7,500To Purchase: New Safety Helmets
The town of Laurentian Hills is located in the heartland of Ontario’s recreatio… Read More
2018-10-09 23:13
Papineau-Cameron Fire Department
Mattawa, Ontario
Their Grant: $6,000To Purchase: New Radio Headsets
“Sometimes our headset works, sometimes it doesn’t,” says Lt. Noelle Ar… Read More
2018-10-09 23:13
Wabigoon Fire Department
Wabigoon, Ontario
Their Grant: $3,000To Purchase: Eight batteries to power everything from hydraulic rescue tools to area lighting, new gloves, a new AED (Automated… Read More
2018-10-09 23:12
Redditt Fire Department
Redditt, Ontario
Their Grant: $2,500
To Purchase: Computer/printer, DVD/TV for training
The Redditt volunteers are a team of 6 to 8 members (some seasonal) who gather… Read More
2018-10-04 22:21
The winner of the first Jenny’s Heroes Canada grant will be announced on Tuesday, October 9th. It’s taking a little longer due to the overwhelming response – over 100 appl… Read More
2018-09-16 21:43
I found a praying mantis in my backyard last week and took some pictures, fascinated by its size and a head that turns 180 degrees, but it was still kind of pretty except for all those tiny… Read More
2018-08-30 16:14
Here is the place I grew up. The beautiful province of Ontario, Canada is one of ten provinces and three territories that make up the country and of course, Ontario is the best one! Of the… Read More
2018-07-20 21:30
I have a profound respect for anyone who chooses a life of service to their community and even more so when the risks are great. That’s why I have offered a grant of $25,000 to suppor… Read More
2018-07-20 21:30
I have a profound respect for anyone who chooses a life of service to their community and even more so when the risks are great. That’s why I have offered a grant of up to $25,000 to… Read More
2018-07-20 19:37
Here’s a nice mention from CTV London, posted just as a new wildfire is raging in Ontario. I’ll be honored to help Read More
2018-06-07 17:54
Well I finally made it to seventy two!
And I’ve learned a few things that might help you
I was scared at first about getting older, you know
Would my hair turn grey, would my nose real… Read More
2018-04-29 03:13
This is what I love to do the most. Sharing my good fortune with others is so rewarding and this month I was able to support some good people who are helping those often forgotten. The Anti… Read More
2018-01-25 04:08
Celebrity and philanthropist Jenny Jones loved her sister. And her sister, Liz Rankin, loved My Sisters’ Place.
So it was appropriate that when her sister died, Jones decided to dona… Read More
2017-05-08 23:53
My sister, Liz, passed away unexpectedly yesterday. We were just two years apart and she was living a full and happy life, still in the town where we both grew up, London, Ontario. She had t… Read More
2016-09-15 22:48
I’m taking a break from my blog so I can bake more cookies. Seriously, there is not enough time to focus on my Jenny Can Cook website and recipes, handle the daily responsibilities of… Read More
2016-08-30 21:49
What is my problem? I can’t throw things away! Those cute plastic bottles that honey comes in? I have twenty-seven! After my next batch of granola bars, it’ll be 28! And a good… Read More
2016-06-19 17:06
The new playground is finally open! There were hundreds of excited children, just waiting for us to cut the ribbon and then wow! They ALL ran past us to play! That was the moment I had… Read More
2016-06-11 17:07
Kids in London are counting the days until the new playground is open and it’s almost ready. The colors are just as fun and bright as I imagined. And the number of things to do w… Read More
2016-06-07 16:02
It’s my 70th birthday. I need a bucket list. Anyone care to fill in the blanks?
1. Ride a _________.
2. Get a __________.
3. Learn how to___________ Read More
2016-06-01 23:58
They finally started working on the new playground in my hometown of London, Ontario. This week they are installing the handicapped accessible equipment. Then next week the entire area gets… Read More
2016-04-15 19:51
Here’s a rendering of the new playground coming to my hometown of London, Ontario. That’s all rubber safety surfacing and there are so many fun things to do I can’t even l… Read More
2016-02-03 04:39
Bert wrote to me saying, “I have a dress pattern by Simplicity. It looks very much like you on the package modeling the dress. Is that you?” Bert was kind enough to send a copy o… Read More
2016-01-16 00:54
We are well underway with the new playground at Springbank Park. A few months ago, I committed some funding for a brand new accessible playground in my hometown of London, Ontario. The… Read More
2015-12-17 03:39
When I started posting my cooking videos on youtube, I had no idea how popular they’d become. I did it just for fun because I love to cook and people always asked for my recipes… Read More
2015-11-05 20:43
Look what showed up on the outside of my kitchen window this morning. It actually cast a shadow on the counter! It’s six inches long! And beautiful. I had to get close to ta… Read More
2015-10-02 18:55
Shelah (and her handsome husband) made the front page of the London Free Press today! My sister was the first one to tell me, saying it was “above the fold” and that made it eve… Read More
2015-10-01 16:44
Congratulations to Shelah Brook, my final choice for London Hometown Hero! I just called to give her the news that her winning idea of a new, state-of-the-art playground in Springbank… Read More
2015-09-15 17:45
London, Ontario is my hometown and I’ve committed $130,000 to do something big for the city where I grew up. I’ve asked Londoners to submit ideas on how we can bes… Read More
2015-08-10 19:35
Cooking is more fun when you have great toys to play with, like colorful bowls and kitchen tools. I even found a hot pink spatula last week but colorful pot holders are nowhere to be fo… Read More
2015-07-16 22:15
Remember that crazy tomato plant that just popped up 3 years ago, uninvited, in my rose garden? The one that produced over 8,000 delicious big cherry tomatoes? Well it came back this ye… Read More
2015-06-03 07:03
I was making dinner tonight around 6:00 and heard a bunch of coyotes howling outside. So what’s new, right? I went out to make sure they weren’t in the yard again and it sounded… Read More
2015-05-10 21:38
My mother’s name was Sophie. She was a pretty woman who liked music, played the guitar, and had a big collection of albums. Her favorite singer was Jerry Vale.
Happy Mother&rsqu&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Last week we had a 4.4 earthquake and it was really strong, probably because the epicenter was just down the street from us. We had broken glass and pictures and one of a beautiful pair of p… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
We fill the hummingbird feeders constantly and don’t give it much thought. We go out, take the feeder off the hook, bring it in, wash and fill it with fresh sugar water and put it back… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Gone but not forgotten! Here’s a story that appeared online today about some of the talk show hosts from the 90’s.
Here’s the whole article: http://abcnews.go.com/Enterta… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Jenny Jones crashed my website! But it’s not me. The other Jenny Jones is a snowboarder from Britain who just made history at the Sochi Winter Olympics by winning Britain&rs&hell…Read More
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