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One of my favorite things about Christmas is Christmas stockings! I absolutely love and prefer lots of little gifts as opposed to one big gift. It is so fun to receive a stocking filled with fun trinkets! And I love putting together stockings for my boys. But with all the busyness of the season, … [Read more...] about Christ-Centered Christmas Stocking – FREE Printable
I have a fun printable for you today! A few weeks ago, we surprised the boys one night after their baths by hopping into the car and going to see Christmas lights around the neighborhood in our pajamas. Every time we saw a house with a nativity in their front yard - we got so excited! I wanted … [Read more...] about Christmas Nativity Yard Décor Thank You Note – FREE Printable
One of my favorite things about Christmas is putting together gifts for the people I love! I wanted to make a collection of my favorite things right now in case you need any last-minute gift inspiration. You could wrap up one of these items, or you could make a little gift basket or Christmas … [Read more...] about Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Her
I have been wanting to create a little tag for the Thanksgiving season that just shares a simple message of gratitude with someone. This one is coming in last minute, but I encourage you to print a sheet of these little tags and make a plan with your family to bless others this week! If you … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Act of Kindness – FREE Printable!
We are out of school for the week and that means I am starting to put my mind towards Christmas. I know that many of you are trying to get a head start on shopping, so here is my contribution to the world of Gift Guides! This gift guide was completely inspired by our sweet Zion. He just … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift Guide for Boys Ages 3-5
Our world does a pretty great job of making the story of Santa exciting and magical for children. We hang stockings and put out cookies and milk and take photos with Santa at the mall. We watch movies about him while drinking hot cocoa and writing Wish Lists. In light of these things, sometimes the … [Read more...] about How to Share the Christmas Story with Preschoolers
I cannot believe that it is time for Thanksgiving! These last 2 years have been pretty intense for everyone. It is safe to say that we are all feeling the weight of the world. With the seriousness of what is going on "out there", I find it so important to create intentional opportunities for … [Read more...] about 8 Simple Games to Play on Thanksgiving
It's October! My favorite month! And I love finding yummy comfort foods to feed my family as we enjoy the cooler weather, pumpkin patches, and cinnamon brooms. I found this recipe in a magazine years and years ago. I clipped it out and tucked it away in my cookbook for so long. I finally took it … [Read more...] about Recipe – Turkey Sloppy Joes
Some of the your favorite posts on Happy Home Fairy are the ones where I share the Chapel presentations that I have done for our Christian school's weekly Chapel service. I absolutely love creating content for our school's Chapels and I am happy to share with anyone who needs to plan a service at … [Read more...] about The Eyes of Initiative Chapel
When our second son, Jethro, was born, he immediately had to go into the NICU because he was in respiratory distress. That was the start of an almost 100-day hospital stay. Noah was a toddler at the time and juggling life between home and hospital was so tricky. I often found myself unable or … [Read more...] about Act of Kindness – Bag of Snacks for Caregivers
When your little one turns 3 or 4, it's time to start thinking about preschool! As a Preschool Director, I am often asked by parents how they can get their little ones ready for preschool. After seeing hundreds of students enter our hallway, the ones most ready for school usually have parents … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
National S'more Day is August 10th. This is important for you to know because today's post is all about how to bless someone with a s'mores-themed treat! First, though, forgive me for posting on a Sunday. This post was supposed to go up last Monday, but our air conditioning broke, we moved in … [Read more...] about National S’more Day Kindness Gift – FREE Printable
Counting down to school can be a great way to help little ones get excited for the back to school season! Today I am sharing a special FREE Printable that you can use to countdown to your child's first day. Simply place a sticker over one crayon each day leading up to the first day of school. I … [Read more...] about Countdown to School – FREE Printable
If there is one thing that I have learned as a parent these last 12 years, it is that there is great power in praying for our kids. I have tried and tried to be a perfect parent. I have carried the burden that my child's health, choices, and salvation is MY responsibility. I have lived in fear that … [Read more...] about 31 Days of Prayer for Your Child – FREE Printable!
Scott Sampson wrote in the book, "How to Raise a Wild Child" >> By all reports, the children thrive outdoors. As a mom of 3 boys and as a Preschool Director, I could not agree more! Part of helping kids develop best is giving them plenty of opportunity to roam and run freely! To climb and … [Read more...] about Favorite Outdoor Toys for Summer
