Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
I remember when I was a little girl that getting a box of Froot Loops was an unbelievably rare occasion. There was something so magical about eating a bowl of those sugary o's. But now I've come to find that Froot Loops serve many other purposes beyond the occasional breakfast treat. And these … [Read more...] about Add Froot Loops to Your Grocery List This Week
I've been busy this week putting together my presentation for our church's monthly MOMs meeting. If you ever wonder why things get a little quiet around Happy Home Fairy at the end of the month - that is why!!! Now that our March meeting is behind us, I am ready to dive into some fun ideas to … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
You know they say to be prepared for at least one thing to go wrong on your wedding day. A late floral delivery, a snagged pantyhose, or a flower girl gone rogue. But usually they don't say that fire will be involved. :-) One of my favorite bridal shower gifts was this - The Happy Hubby and I … [Read more...] about Wedding Day Disaster – How I Set My Veil On Fire
Last night some serious competition went down over at the Parents Blog Awards Facebook page! At around 11 pm, things looked like this - And then the gal at 38% (who is lovely and wonderful and totally deserving of the award - you can check out her site HERE) sent out a Facebook blast that bumped … [Read more...] about I Am a Winner
Calling all Mommies! The Fairy needs your help! Today is the LAST day of voting for the Parents Magazine's Best Blog Awards. The Fairy is nominated under the category "Most Likely to Make Life as CHO (Chief Household Officer) Easier". Winners will be featured in Parents Magazine! One of the gals in … [Read more...] about LAST DAY OF VOTING! ENDS AT 11:59 PM TONIGHT!
Did you know that Dr. Seuss' birthday is on March 2nd?? Time to break out The Cat in the Hat, people, and celebrate this zany guy who changed the world of reading as we know it! And while you're reciting words like 'squitsch' and 'midwinter jicker', why not enjoy a cute snack, too? A cup of Blue … [Read more...] about Cute Snack Ideas to Celebrate Dr. Seuss!
The Happy Buddy came down with Strep Throat this weekend. Phew, our Happy Home has been in crisis mode trying to keep germs from spreading - particularly to the Happy Baby. But keeping the Happy Buddy away from his brother is like trying to keep a panda bear away from bamboo leaves. After 4 days on … [Read more...] about The Make a Wish RAK
Have you heard Tim Tebow's testimony? How his mother, Pam, contracted a strange disease just before finding out she was pregnant? Once they discovered her pregnancy, doctors advised her to abort because she had received some extreme doses of antibiotics that supposedly would have caused damage to … [Read more...] about Recipe – Tebow Family Pizza Pie
How was everyone's Valentine's Days? I had a lot of fun staying up way too late putting up a few simple decorations in the kitchen for the Happy Buddy to find when he woke up. Then I plastered the master bathroom with these ridiculous love notes for the Happy Hubby to find. :-) The Happy Buddy and I … [Read more...] about 9 Days Left and a Valentine’s Day Recap
Every year when Valentine's Day rolls around, I have to spend a few minutes checking my expectations. Ahh... expectations. Those little boogers can really put a damper on days that are supposed to be fun and memorable. If I expect the hubs to spend Valentine's Day lavishing me with flowers and … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Love Your Happy Hubby (PG-13)
I am trying to make it my mission to do most of these ideas with my boys this week in honor of Valentine's Day. :-) The other night when we were reading a story before bed and the Happy Buddy asked, "Can we read that again?" I remembered this list and said, "Yup!" He almost fell off the mattress he … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Love Your Kids
The second greatest command Jesus gave to us is to love our neighbors. Neighbors can be anyone - your mail carrier, your pastor, a mom at church, the grocery store employee, bank teller, etc. Today I'd like to take the word 'neighbor' quite literally. Meaning the precious people who God has chosen … [Read more...] about Love Your Neighbor
Here is one more last-minute craft you can do with your Happy Buddy's this week to celebrate Valentine's Day! What you will need: Large piece of a cereal box (I cut the front off of a Cheerios box) Scissors Tape Paint in Valentine's Day colors (we used red, pink, and fuchsia) Foam Stickers - letters … [Read more...] about Easy Valentine Windsock
I like to occasionally 'pop' into the Happy Hubby's cell phone with a random text that isn't the standard "Are you picking up the boys?" or "Can you get some milk from the store on your way home from work?" It's good to throw your Happy Hubby a few curve balls. Keep him guessing. Keep the magic … [Read more...] about How to Flirt Text Your Happy Hubby
I've been noticing more and more lately that if the Happy Buddy has a few M&Ms it doesn't take long before his skin takes on a greenish glow, his eyes get all buggy, and suddenly every item in our Happy Home becomes subject to his destructive whims. Not to mention I have to remove the Happy Baby … [Read more...] about Valentines That Won’t Leave Your Kids Wrecking Things
