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3 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers How to Write Letters

Are you homeschooling your preschooler this year due to the pandemic? First of all, GOD BLESS YOU. None of us knew what was headed our way back in January, but you are rising to the challenge, mama. One day at a time, right?! I find myself quoting the famous, "Baby steps," line from What About Bob … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers How to Write Letters

Back to School, Preschool, Product Reviews
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5 Fun Ways to Use Bible-Based Coloring and Activity Books for Kids

As a Preschool Director at a Christian school and as a mama who loves Jesus, I love finding new resources that teach little ones about God's Word in a fun and interactive way. Today I want to share a fun line of coloring and activity books by The Beginner's Bible! These coloring and activity … [Read more...] about 5 Fun Ways to Use Bible-Based Coloring and Activity Books for Kids

Back to School, Preschool, Product Reviews, Sunday School
Activities, Bible, Bibles for Kids, Faith, Kids
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Back to School Amazon Favorites

We are entering our 3rd full week of school and things are going great! I am needing to take lots of naps on the weekends 😉, but it is worth it knowing that we are serving our community again by opening our doors. Today I wanted to share a few of my favorite Amazon items that have helped me … [Read more...] about Back to School Amazon Favorites

Back to School, Fairy Favorites
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6 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Germs

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. We went back to school last week and WHEW! What a wild ride it has … [Read more...] about 6 Fun Ways to Teach Kids About Germs

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Recipe – Chicken Divan

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. I had an opportunity to take a meal to someone in our church this … [Read more...] about Recipe – Chicken Divan

Dinner, Recipes
Casseroles, Dinner, Quick and Easy Meals, Recipe, Recipes
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Secrets to Successful Breastfeeding

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. I realized the other day that I have been breastfeeding and/or … [Read more...] about Secrets to Successful Breastfeeding

Baby Showers, Motherhood, Parenting, Popular
Baby Week, Breastfeeding, Exclusive Pumping, Mommy Encouragement, Pumping
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10 Ways to Appreciate Teachers While Social Distancing

I AM A PARTICIPANT IN THE AMAZON SERVICES LLC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM, AN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR ME TO EARN FEES BY LINKING TO AMAZON.COM AND AFFILIATED SITES. READ MY FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY HERE. What an interesting time we are living in! We are all being affected … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Appreciate Teachers While Social Distancing

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Gifts for Teachers, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Appreciation Week
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Resurrection Scavenger Hunt for Kids – FREE Printable!

Hey friends! I know that we are all looking for ways to pass the time at home, so I came up with a simple little Scavenger Hunt for the kids to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus this Easter season! Simply print the FREE Printable (see below) and send them on their way to find all of the items! They … [Read more...] about Resurrection Scavenger Hunt for Kids – FREE Printable!

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Christ-Centered Easter
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16 Easy Activities with Plastic Easter Eggs

This COVID-19 quarantine has been so nice on many levels, but it has also been a little wearying. My kids yo-yo from being wildly happy about our situation to being completely devastated with boredom. On top of that, one second they are thrilled with one another and have fun ideas of what to do, the … [Read more...] about 16 Easy Activities with Plastic Easter Eggs

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Acts of Kindness While Social Distancing

I think this last week and a half will go down as one of the strangest I have ever experienced! We have been launched into a completely new world of isolation, homeschooling, working from home, and toilet-paper-rationing. And if I am being completely honest, the last thing is the hardest for me. … [Read more...] about Acts of Kindness While Social Distancing

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Random Acts of Kindness
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For All the Anxious Mamas

Are you anxious about the coronavirus? And basically everything else going on in our world right now? Then you have come to the right place, because, sweet mama, I want you to know that you are not alone. I also want you to know that there are a few things I am trying to do to help me live in … [Read more...] about For All the Anxious Mamas

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20 Must-Have Baby Products on Amazon

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. When I first became a mom 10 years ago, I remember spending a lot … [Read more...] about 20 Must-Have Baby Products on Amazon

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Clap Your Hands

I posted some of these thoughts on Instagram last night, but felt the urge to share it here, too, for any of you precious mamas who might be in a similar season! Urgent Care >> Quickly becoming our new home away from home. Baby Zion has had a rough week of fevers, sleeplessness and all the … [Read more...] about Clap Your Hands

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How to Care for Families in the Hospital

I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read my full disclosure policy here. Today I am excited to introduce you to Maureen Witmer from the … [Read more...] about How to Care for Families in the Hospital

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A Funny Story and a Happy New Year to You!

There is a funny story behind this family photo. Several months ago one of the dads in the preschool where I work preciously offered to take some professional photos of our little crew. I was stunned and ridiculously excited because we didn't have any good photos of our family since Zion arrived … [Read more...] about A Funny Story and a Happy New Year to You!

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  • I don’t typically overflow with parenting advice other than HUMILITY and REMAIN ON YOUR KNEES. But one thing I have found to be particularly helpful when raising our boys and working with preschoolers is what I like to call “The Circle Back.” ✨ Kids often express their anxiety, frustration or anger in big feelings or “tantrums.” There is no point in lecturing, preaching sermons, or reasoning with them when they are in this emotional place. ✨ The best we can do FIRST is help them calm down somehow. Be silly, if appropriate, redirect, listen to their favorite song, take a
    by happyhomefairy 6 days ago
    I don’t typically overflow with parenting advice other than HUMILITY and REMAIN ON YOUR KNEES. But one thing I have found to be particularly helpful when raising our boys and working with preschoolers is what I like to call “The Circle Back.” ✨ Kids often express their anxiety, frustration or anger in big feelings or “tantrums.” There is no point in lecturing, preaching sermons, or reasoning with them when they are in this emotional place. ✨ The best we can do FIRST is help them calm down somehow. Be silly, if appropriate, redirect, listen to their favorite song, take a
  • Oh it’s just me, trying to be an influencer with a house behind me in need of a good pressure wash and some weed pulling. Also me trying to use my limited photo editing skills to blur out our house number - can you tell? I will joyfully live in the land of imperfection, though, because it points us all to the only One who truly is perfect and accomplished what the little garden flag behind me celebrates! Also also >> give me all the jumpsuits. This one is called The Welling Button Jumpsuit from @roolee. It’s like wearing jams
    by happyhomefairy 1 week ago
    Oh it’s just me, trying to be an influencer with a house behind me in need of a good pressure wash and some weed pulling. Also me trying to use my limited photo editing skills to blur out our house number - can you tell? I will joyfully live in the land of imperfection, though, because it points us all to the only One who truly is perfect and accomplished what the little garden flag behind me celebrates! Also also >> give me all the jumpsuits. This one is called The Welling Button Jumpsuit from  @roolee . It’s like wearing jams
  • Favorite Moments from ✨Easter 2021✨ >> Easter basket scavenger hunt success at 6:00 am. Church was the fullest it’s been in over a year. Singing “He is Worthy” and the lights in the worship center brightening as the song reached the best part. Zion walking around with his new stuffed bunny, “Ribbit”, from Grammie. Sitting outside with family while the kids looked for eggs filled with chocolates and coins. Changing out of my Easter dress into a sweatshirt and leggings. Not sure if the kids only ate Easter candy for meals today. Getting a family photo! No one is picking
    by happyhomefairy 2 weeks ago
    Favorite Moments from ✨Easter 2021✨ >> Easter basket scavenger hunt success at 6:00 am. Church was the fullest it’s been in over a year. Singing “He is Worthy” and the lights in the worship center brightening as the song reached the best part. Zion walking around with his new stuffed bunny, “Ribbit”, from Grammie. Sitting outside with family while the kids looked for eggs filled with chocolates and coins. Changing out of my Easter dress into a sweatshirt and leggings. Not sure if the kids only ate Easter candy for meals today. Getting a family photo! No one is picking
  • 5 simple Acts of Kindness for this Holy Week Take dinner to your pastor. Buy a lily and drop it off on someone’s doorstep. Invite someone to Easter services at your church. Make a simple Easter basket for a mom who needs a happy. Bring your child’s teacher a chocolate bunny with a note that says “NoBUNNY loves you like Jesus!” My dress is from @roolee and is called the Stockholm Floral Maxi Dress. All of their dresses are 20% off right now for Easter! #roolee #yesroolee #rooleeambassador #easter #actsofkindness #thekindnessantennae
    by happyhomefairy 3 weeks ago
    5 simple Acts of Kindness for this Holy Week Take dinner to your pastor. Buy a lily and drop it off on someone’s doorstep. Invite someone to Easter services at your church. Make a simple Easter basket for a mom who needs a happy. Bring your child’s teacher a chocolate bunny with a note that says “NoBUNNY loves you like Jesus!” My dress is from  @roolee  and is called the Stockholm Floral Maxi Dress. All of their dresses are 20% off right now for Easter!  #roolee   #yesroolee   #rooleeambassador   #easter   #actsofkindness   #thekindnessantennae 
  • I forget the tooth fairy almost every time. I cut out the lunch box notes but forget to put them in the pails. I leave laundry in the washing machine until it needs to be washed again. I could have made the chicken and broccoli sheet pan recipe for dinner but ended up ordering pizza. Praise God that He fills in the gaps of all my good intentions. I don’t do everything perfectly but I can invite Him into everything. Instead of wallowing in my shortcomings, He says to acknowledge Him in all of our ways and He will make
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    I forget the tooth fairy almost every time. I cut out the lunch box notes but forget to put them in the pails. I leave laundry in the washing machine until it needs to be washed again. I could have made the chicken and broccoli sheet pan recipe for dinner but ended up ordering pizza. Praise God that He fills in the gaps of all my good intentions. I don’t do everything perfectly but I can invite Him into everything. Instead of wallowing in my shortcomings, He says to acknowledge Him in all of our ways and He will make
  • I love creating an Easter basket that celebrates Jesus! Today #ontheblog (#ad) I am sharing my favorite Christ-centered basket ideas that are inexpensive, fun, and meaningful! PLUS I am giving away EVERYTHING you see here to one precious Happy Home Fairy follower! To enter >> 1. Follow Happy Home Fairy AND @thebeginnersbible on Instagram. 2. ✨Click the link in my bio✨ to leave a comment on the blog post! Giveaway ends on Sunday at midnight. Photo Credit - @sarah_e_carson #thebeginnersbible #beginnersbible #thebeginnersbibleeaster #easter #christcenteredeaster #easterbasket #easterbasketideas
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    I love creating an Easter basket that celebrates Jesus! Today  #ontheblog  ( #ad ) I am sharing my favorite Christ-centered basket ideas that are inexpensive, fun, and meaningful! PLUS I am giving away EVERYTHING you see here to one precious Happy Home Fairy follower! To enter >> 1. Follow Happy Home Fairy AND  @thebeginnersbible  on Instagram. 2. ✨Click the link in my bio✨ to leave a comment on the blog post! Giveaway ends on Sunday at midnight. Photo Credit -  @sarah_e_carson   #thebeginnersbible   #beginnersbible   #thebeginnersbibleeaster   #easter   #christcenteredeaster   #easterbasket   #easterbasketideas 
  • Quite possibly the best thing about ✨Disney✨ was experiencing it through Zion’s eyes! Whenever he would get excited about something he could not wait to share his joy with others. A monorail would drive by and he would light up and say “choo choo!” Then he would run to each member of the family repeating “choo choo!” until we responded with the same excitement. Looking ahead to Easter and this made me think how the believer’s “choo choo” is the resurrection of Christ! Like Mary was instructed in the garden to “Go!” and tell others about what she saw, we
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    Quite possibly the best thing about ✨Disney✨ was experiencing it through Zion’s eyes! Whenever he would get excited about something he could not wait to share his joy with others. A monorail would drive by and he would light up and say “choo choo!” Then he would run to each member of the family repeating “choo choo!” until we responded with the same excitement. Looking ahead to Easter and this made me think how the believer’s “choo choo” is the resurrection of Christ! Like Mary was instructed in the garden to “Go!” and tell others about what she saw, we
  • “That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” - Walt Disney ✨✨
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    “That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up.” - Walt Disney ✨✨
  • Let’s play a guessing game! Does anyone know exactly where this photo was taken?? ✨Spring Break 2021✨
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    Let’s play a guessing game! Does anyone know exactly where this photo was taken?? ✨Spring Break 2021✨
  • Jethro was playfully chasing Zion around the house, but somewhere along the way it started to scare Zion. As a result, Zion would run into the kitchen to find me saying, “I need up!” over and over so that I could lift him into my arms for safety and comfort. ✨ The whole scene played in my mind for the rest of the day as I thought of all the things that chase after me throughout the day to make me fearful, anxious, or despairing. Like Zion running to me, I can run to Jesus and say my own version
    by happyhomefairy 1 month ago
    Jethro was playfully chasing Zion around the house, but somewhere along the way it started to scare Zion. As a result, Zion would run into the kitchen to find me saying, “I need up!” over and over so that I could lift him into my arms for safety and comfort. ✨ The whole scene played in my mind for the rest of the day as I thought of all the things that chase after me throughout the day to make me fearful, anxious, or despairing. Like Zion running to me, I can run to Jesus and say my own version
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