Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
The other day I was at a birthday party with my boys and while they were happily enjoying pizza and cake, I began chatting with another mom. We talked about our kids and then I asked her to tell me the story of how she met her husband. She spoke so sweetly about her man and went on to say what an … [Read more...] about Gratitude
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 teach a class of nine 2 year olds and we spend a large part of the … [Read more...] about Sharing is Caring – Teaching Kids to Share
Well, we went to the pumpkin patch on Tuesday. For some, it was a very emotional experience. The Happy Baby wasn't exactly thrilled about our 'fun' family outing. Although he did stop crying once someone gave him the stickers (note above). But by then the Happy Buddy was losing interest (note … [Read more...] about Just Another Perfect Day at the Pumpkin Patch
I am planning to make this on Halloween for our family to enjoy after a crisp, fall afternoon of Trick or Treating in 80-degree South Florida. :-) Prize-Winning Chili Save Print Author: Happy Hone Fairy Ingredients 1½ lbs ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, … [Read more...] about Recipe – Prize-Winning Chili
When the Happy Buddy was born I was completely overwhelmed by the responsibility of caring for a HUMAN. There were ridiculous amounts of what I thought were life or death decisions to make. I would go online to try to find information about how to best care for my baby and I would end up walking … [Read more...] about Why We Say Grace
I am not a Bento-boxing mama - I am half asleep when I pack my kids' lunches, so there isn't enough brain power going on to mold their cheese cubes into porcupines or spell out their names using fruit leather. But I do like to use the lunch box as an opportunity to throw a little love their way … [Read more...] about Making Lunch Boxes Happy
I guess I have a thing for toilet paper roll crafts! The hubs is always razzing me for lining them up on our bathroom window sill for weeks on end as I save them for projects like this. What you need - Large sheet of construction paper with cut out tree glued to the center Red paint Toilet … [Read more...] about Easy Apple Tree Craft
I love celebrating apples with my students during the month of September because Johnny Appleseed's birthday is on the 26th. One of the brave things I chose to do this month with my preschool class was to make homemade applesauce in the crock pot. It was kind of hectic and the end result probably … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Applesauce With Your Preschooler
The Happy Baby was freeeeeaking out the other day because he lost his favorite DVD and as his cries escalated into hysteria I found myself frantically searching the house and praying, "Oh, Lord please help me to find my boy's lost DVD!" And then I was immediately plagued by this thought - "How can … [Read more...] about We Win In the End
On the first week back to school I came home admittedly feeling quite pleased with myself because I had actually put a meal in the crockpot before leaving for work. I was seriously ready to give myself a gold medal for being so prepared in spite of a total life change. I may have even said out … [Read more...] about Recipe – Super Easy Crockpot Lasagna
Oh, I kid. (Well, kind of.) :-) But it's true. My parents are moving to Georgia. Right now I am doing a great job of stuffing my feelings on the matter wayyyyy down deep. I'm sure that sometime soon there will be a volcanic eruption of emotional chaos that might involve ugly crying, fist pounding, … [Read more...] about My Free Babysitters Are Leaving
We have been celebrating school buses all week in my preschool class. That Wheels on the Bus song just never gets old! :-) This little craft is so fun and easy. I know your kids will enjoy it. Supplies: Yellow, Black, and Blue construction paper Glue Scissors Black Paint Toilet Roll … [Read more...] about Easy School Bus Craft
See this room? It is my new home. It has literally eaten up my entire life in the span of a few short weeks. :-) I teach all morning, work in the afternoon for the school's front office, and then take my boys home to feed them the same thing for the 3rd night in a row and then fall into a coma of … [Read more...] about Preschool Classroom Reveal
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. *Photo by 1313 Photography* When I started teaching again I landed … [Read more...] about How to Handle Separation Anxiety in the Classroom
Eeeeeeek! I start school tomorrow! I cannot even believe it. I will be working full-time, ladies. Full-time. I am fairly certain that I will never have time to make dinner, clean the house, or pluck my eyebrows again. But I am really excited about my new class of 2-year-olds and my new classroom … [Read more...] about Easy Teacher Gift for the First Day of School
