Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
**I probably should have written this post before Valentine's Day, as it is about love, but I think it works perfectly on the flip side of this high-pressure holiday. Maybe if your husband didn't make it the day of your dreams with flowers and cards and diamonds and elaborately planned outings, or … [Read more...] about Wisdom From A Snowman
I used to blog almost every. single. day. These days, I literally cannot even FATHOM how I did that! I can barely crack open my computer now. In a way, it's a very good and very healthy thing, as I believe over time my blogging became an idol in my life. It developed into this thing that I craved … [Read more...] about The Epic Snuggle and a Blogging Hiatus
Our world (and often times my own blog) communicates that your life should look a certain way in order to attain 'Happy Home Status.' This is especially true at Christmas. We should all have perfect Christmas cards and perfect gifts for people and perfect homemade Christmas treats and perfect … [Read more...] about The Not-So-Perfect Christmas
One of my most popular posts was the Minute-To-Win-It game ideas I shared several years ago HERE. I just love Minute-To-Win-It games because they are always so EASY and very, very fun. With Christmas Eve being tomorrow night, I thought you might need a little something up your sleeve to make your … [Read more...] about Christmas Minute-To-Win-It Game Ideas
I have shared this recipe before (HERE), but never in its own post. And it definitely deserves its own post because it is so. SO. GOOD. This casserole is always on our Christmas morning breakfast table. It is a non-negotiable (even though I know my mom is tired of making it and is always itching to … [Read more...] about Recipe – Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole
**I wrote this post last year but it has been on my heart so much this last month that I wanted to re-post it along with several updates. I hope it blesses you again if you remember it from last year, or I hope it blesses you brand new for all my recent subscribers. Merry Christmas.** I hope you … [Read more...] about Like Mary
When I am going through a difficult season, I find it incredibly helpful to focus on others. I like to prayerfully ask, "How can I be a blessing to someone today?" It gets my mind off my own troubles and onto being a part of the healing of someone else's troubles. Sounds like a good recipe for … [Read more...] about 12 Days of Christmas Kindness
Y'all know I am passionate about Advent Calendars. And you know that I have a wonderful FREE Printable for you to countdown to Jesus' birth using Christmas Scripture verses each day (find it HERE). This year, however, I wanted to try something different. I created a cute FREE Printable of a fun … [Read more...] about Advent Paper Chain Countdown – FREE Printable
I'm sorry for disappearing these last few weeks (precious thanks to those of you who have reached out wondering what in the world happened to me - you blessed me very much). Some things are going on in my world that have required my undivided attention. But I did have a few minutes today to put … [Read more...] about Elf Antics
I can't believe it has taken me so long to post this recipe. Well, probably because whenever I make it, it gets wolfed down before I can take a photo of it - lol!!! Pure comfort food, people. And it is a really great dish to tote along to new mommies, sick friends, persons in need, etc. I know … [Read more...] about Recipe – Poppyseed Chicken Casserole
After the wild success of last year's Easy Turkey Craft, I had to come up with a new one for this Thanksgiving. You probably already have everything you need to make this cute little turkey (inspiration from HERE). Supplies: Paper plate, cut in half Toilet paper roll Markers Scissors Googly … [Read more...] about SUPER Easy Turkey Craft
It seems that when this month rolls around, everything I look at I think to myself, "How can I turn that into a turkey??"I mean, paper plate turkeys, turkey cookies, wooden spoon turkeys, handprint turkeys, baby food jar turkeys...I was even contemplating a dining room chair the other day wondering … [Read more...] about Easy Candy-Filled Turkey Favors
This little craft was so fun to put together and it only required a few supplies. BIG thanks to Bless This Mess for the adorable inspiration (see their cute turkeys HERE)! You will need a large photo of your Happy Buddy's head, some colored card stock, glue, and scissors. Snip everything out … [Read more...] about CUTE CRAFT ALERT – Turkey Yourself
Since my post yesterday was of epic proportions, I thought I'd balance it today with a short one! :-) I am always looking for ways to bless and serve others in our community. So, this month, make it your Happy Home's mission to complete a few of these Thanksgiving-themed Random Acts of … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving RAKs
It seems that I have children who are sick 96% of the time. Am I not cleaning my house enough? Is it because it's the Happy Baby's first year in Day Care? Should I be washing their hands more? Is it because I don't give them tablespoons of honey and fresh squeezed orange juice every … [Read more...] about For When Your Kids Are Sick
