Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
I recently asked my Facebook fans what their favorite, affordable mascara was. This Maybelline mascara was by far the most mentioned! And it is only $3.99!!!! As I pondered an easy and inexpensive End of Year Teacher Gift, I thought who doesn't love getting new make-up? So I put together this … [Read more...] about Easy End of Year Teacher Gift – FREE Printable!
We thought it would be fun for the Happy Buddy to hand out a little gift to all his preschool friends before everyone splits for the summer. I found a bunch of these bright-colored Frisbees in the Target Dollar Spot. Slap on the FREE Printable tag (see below) and you're all set. Last day is … [Read more...] about Easy End of Year Student Gift – FREE Printable!
Nailed it. "I'm thanking you, God, from a full heart, I'm writing the book on your wonders. I'm whistling, laughing, and jumping for joy; I'm singing your song, High God." Psalm 9:1-2 (MSG) :-) - Julie … [Read more...] about The One Where We Try To Take A Picture Of Us Jumping On The Beach
I have never been on a fancy trip to an exotic place. Pretty much any vacation opportunity that my family or my marriage has had in the last 30 years has been with Mickey and 10,000 over-tired children and their stressed out parents in Orlando. But this week our church staff was offered the chance … [Read more...] about Bahama Mama and Scuba Drama
When I was in high school I went through a very, very short-lived stage where I found it incredibly thrilling and rebellious to wear a shirt that bared my midriff. My best friend and I went out one night to a concert and I wore said scandalous top and felt so powerful as guy after guy took note of … [Read more...] about How To Dress Appropriately Without Becoming A Nun
Dear Mom Who Has a Baby in the NICU on Mother's Day, I see you. I see you sitting next to that incubator. I see you mourning the loss of a dream you had - a dream that included a neatly packaged birth plan and perfectly perfect baby. I see you leaving the hospital without a baby in your arms. I … [Read more...] about Dear Mom Who Has a Baby in the NICU on Mother’s Day
We hosted a Mother's Day Brunch this morning in my little 2-year-old class. I wanted to make sure the kids made something super sweet and keepsake-y to give to their beloved mamas, so when I saw this idea over at Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds, I knew it was meant to be! Supplies: Air-Dry White … [Read more...] about Easy Mother’s Day Necklace
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! After church today a friend and I got to work on the Happy Baby's classroom door. You know I am a bit passionate about the movie Frozen. And that Olaf is just so endearing. Adults Kids love him. So we went with it. :-) A simple ribbon border, coffee filter … [Read more...] about Adorable Teacher Appreciation Door Idea
When I was in college, a woman at the church I was attending in Tallahassee invited several of us poor, starving college girls to her home for a real meal. This was an incredible gift because, you know, college is when you fill up your cart with Ramen Noodles and wonder - "How many days straight … [Read more...] about Recipe – The Best. Salad. Ever.
It's Spring. That time of year when people like to couple the word Spring with the word cleaning. Not my favorite combination, I admit. I much prefer duos like milk and cookies or bed and breakfast. But there is another duo that plagues our homes year round and that is kids and messes. Those two go … [Read more...] about How To Fake Clean Your House In 5 Easy Steps
If you have ever had a new baby in your Happy Home, you are probably familiar with the fact that your evenings are no longer reserved for sleeping. In fact, babies don't really care what time it is and often decide to do their most massive blowouts in the middle of the night. Waking up at 12, 3 and … [Read more...] about Midnight Messages for New Mommies – FREE Printable!
I was watching the Happy Baby play the other day and I had a super disturbing thought. And it wasn't about his health (which is shocking). Rather, it was about his wardrobe. Now that he is 2 years old - is it okay for him to wear onesies? Onesies look adorable on babies with all that chubby thigh … [Read more...] about To Onesie Or Not To Onesie – That Is The Question
Well, I had hoped that I could have gotten this post up closer to the day after Easter, but I have been wrapped up in a whole bunch of important things. Like avoiding laundry and reading Francine Rivers' new book. But, if you are still eating ham (we will probably be eating it until the 4th of … [Read more...] about Recipe – Ham and Broccoli Quiche
Worship at church today was especially precious and joy-filled. We sang over and over these words, "Death could not hold you - you are victorious! Praise to the risen King!" Jesus is RISEN! Nothing - not even temper tantrums at egg hunts (I'll spare you those photos) or meltdowns during Easter … [Read more...] about He’s Alive!
I just got finished putting fresh sheets on all the beds in our little Happy Home. I mean, can you think of a greater feeling than crisp, new linens? I think not. It might sound silly, but I thought having clean sheets would be a tangible way for my family to remember how He washes us … [Read more...] about Joy Is Coming…
