Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
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. My son, the Happy Baby, was born full-term, via C-section in April … [Read more...] about Extreme Pumping – Confessions of an Exclusive Pumper
A few summers ago our church was hosting a women's Bible study. At one of the meetings, a friend of mine brought this Broccoli Slaw. It blew my mind. As well as the mind of every other lady in attendance. Crunchy, sweet, salty... All of my favorite things! You should have seen us! We were all … [Read more...] about Recipe – Broccoli Slaw
Last Saturday night, I pumped for the very last time. After 14 months of exclusive pumping for the Happy Baby, it was time to lay that thing to rest. The Happy Hubby gave a moving eulogy. Note - We had to bribe the Happy Buddy with a bag of graham crackers in order to get him to participate in this … [Read more...] about R.I.P.P. – Rest In Peace, Pump
I don't write much about the topic of marriage because I do not feel qualified! We are not perfect by any means. I am daily struggling to love and honor and serve my Happy Hubby in the selfless way I long to do. But one thing the Happy Hubby and I have found along the way (and I blogged about it … [Read more...] about An Email Exchange with the Hubs
Thank you to EVERYONE who participated in Happy Home Fairy's Chewbeads Giveaway!We had THE BEST time reading through all of the hilarious teething stories you wrote.Apparently dog biscuits are a popular teething apparatus. Ha!And the winner of the FREE Jane Necklace (of your choice!) from Chewbeads … [Read more...] about WINNER of the Chewbeads Necklace GIVEAWAY!
Somewhere along the way of my growing up, I got it in my head that I had to be perfect in order to make people (and God) happy. And I got pretty darn good at pretending! I kept my room tidy, got straight A's at school, combed my hair every day, acted respectfully toward adults... Hearing, "You're … [Read more...] about “I see God working in your life.”
Friends! I have a fun tip to share with you today! We have lived in our Happy Home for about 8 years. In all these 8 years, I have never once (EVER) cleaned the grout on the tile floor in the bathroom. Evidence: Eek! I can't believe I even shared that with you! :-) I was recently set free from … [Read more...] about Cleaning Grout – SECRET TIP
I don't really remember teething being such a big deal when the Happy Buddy was a baby. Aside from some major drool-age, he sort of woke up one morning and had teeth. The Happy Baby, however, is a different story. When this little man gets a tooth, it's like a full body experience. There's … [Read more...] about Teething in Style – GIVEAWAY!
Our pastor's daughter graduated from high school last night! We are all so proud of her and the beautiful, godly, radiant young woman she has become. While she was out walking down the aisle in her cap and gown, we thought she might appreciate a little surprise waiting at her front door when she … [Read more...] about Candy Gram for the Graduate
As I mentioned HERE, teachers really love getting gift cards more than anything else (especially more than crayon monograms or mugs). If you don't believe me, you should check out THIS POST - it's pretty hilarious. :-) I emailed all of the mommies in the Happy Buddy's preschool class and asked if … [Read more...] about Gift Card Bouquet for the Teacher
I have some crazy news to share today! Guess what I am doing in the photo above???? Signing a contract!!! That's right, I am going back to teaching! The preschool where the Happy Buddy attends had an opening for a PreK-2, two-day-a-week teaching position. After much prayer and counsel-seeking, the … [Read more...] about Ten 2-Year-Olds and Group Potty Training – My Future Life
Do you remember the Back to School Bus Countdown we did at the beginning of the year? Well, Friday is the last day of school for the Happy Buddy! This little countdown popped into my head early this morning. It came together really fast and was so easy. I made a little sign. Then added 5 colorful … [Read more...] about Last Day of School Countdown
Anyone else love a good pair of flip flops? I know I do. Can't have enough of 'em! For our last MOM meeting at our church, we thought we'd splurge and get each precious mommy in attendance a pair of Old Navy flip flops to help them get ready for the summer season. I was able to get the Old Navy flip … [Read more...] about End of Year Gift Idea – FREE Printable!
School around these parts ends NEXT WEEK. How can it be?! I think we need to do a little celebrating... Here are some fun tradition ideas to make the last day of school A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Remember those adorable FREE Printable First Day of School signs I posted about at the beginning of the … [Read more...] about Fun Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of School
*Please enjoy the random (but adorable) photos of my Happy Buddies that have nothing to do with the content of this post. I didn't have any photos of them in a storm, so these will have to do.* :-) On Saturday afternoon the Happy Baby woke up from his nap crying hysterically. I raced to his room. I … [Read more...] about Storms
