Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
Last year I featured two fun posts filled with great rainbow-themed ideas. You can see them HERE and HERE. This year I found a bazillion more ideas that just make me so happy I had to share again! First up, this idea will have your Happy Buddies entertained for HOURS in the tub. Meet the … [Read more...] about Rainbow Craft Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
While the Happy Buddy was sick last week, we spent some time decorating our home for St. Patrick's Day! This craft was so simple and so fun that the Happy Buddy begged to do it again 5 seconds after we were done. :-) Shamrock Stamping! What you will need: Green paint (we used two different shades … [Read more...] about Shamrock Stamping – An Easy Craft for St. Patrick’s Day
Here is a fun idea for you and your Happy Home to do together this month in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Celebrate the treasures in your life by making little family pots of gold! What you will need: Black construction paper Yellow construction paper Scissors Glue Pen Chalk or white crayon … [Read more...] about Treasure Pots – A Fun Family Craft
Leprechauns. It's said that if you catch one (you can read how to do that HERE), they have to lead you to their pot of gold and give you all of their treasure. BUT these pesky little creatures aren't easy to catch and often end up making a wreck of your Happy Home! Even still, while quite … [Read more...] about Leprechaun Crafts
You hear a lot about being lucky on St. Patrick's Day. But what about getting lucky? ;-) Here is a cute little certificate for you to give to your Happy Hubby on St. Patrick's Day! Hide it in his pocket, in the visor of his car, inside his laptop, or taped to the mirror when he wakes up to shave … [Read more...] about A Little Something for the Lucky Hubby…
I thought I'd get started on St. Patrick's Day ideas because once one holiday is over, I just can't seem to keep myself from diving head first into the next!!! Although as much as I've wanted to get these ideas rollin', the Happy Buddy has been dreadfully sick this week and I have spent a lot of … [Read more...] about Decorating for St. Patrick’s Day
It seems that when I am pregnant all I want to do is eat pizza. And chocolate. But that's a whole 'nuther post! :-) In fact, when I was pregnant with the Happy Buddy, the Happy Hubby drove me all over creation trying to find a pizza place that would make me BBQ Chicken Pizza. For some reason, our … [Read more...] about Recipe – BBQ Chicken Pizza
For the last 10 years, my dear friend Marcy has been praying for another baby. Specifically a baby girl. 3 surgeries and a gazillion different medications later, Marcy and her Happy Hubby finally surrendered the idea of getting pregnant. And then the Lord called them to adopt. 9 months, 5,786,532 … [Read more...] about An Adoption Shower
Several months ago a woman in our church approached the Happy Hubby after Sunday service and asked him when the last time our little family had taken a non-work-related vacation. The Happy Hubby sighed a bit on the inside because we had not been able to (afford) go on a vacation since before the … [Read more...] about North Carolina – Our Relocation
I was in charge of the Happy Buddy's Valentine Class Party this year and I really wanted to make a special gift for his teachers. So I put together this simple Teacher Appreciation Wreath featuring all of the precious littles that these amazing women minister to each week! First, I wrapped a … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Wreath
So, Valentine's Day didn't go exactly as I had planned... I spent most of my day with another man besides my husband! First, I decided that I would wake up early and make a special Valentine's Day breakfast for the Happy Hubby. I decorated the kitchen with banners and hearts and a table dressed to … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Recap
Are you planning a fun dinner with your Happy Home for Valentine's Day?? Here are a few last minute dish, drink, and dessert ideas to make it truly special. Bless This Mess featured this sweet little idea if your Happy Buddies are Snapple lovers. :-) At Second Street made this … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Dishes, Drinks, and Desserts!
This post is all about you and your Happy Hubby. In honor of Valentine's Day, here are a few websites/articles that have really blessed me in my pursuit of honoring God with my marriage and having some fun! The one piece of marriage advice that keeps ringing in my ears is to date your … [Read more...] about A Marriage Moment :-)
With Valentine's Day just around the corner, here are a five ideas that I thought were beary worthy of their own post. Family Fun starts things off with a mixture of gummy bears and Teddy Grahams in a plastic bag all held together with a cute "Bear Hugs!" tag. A frugal and delicious … [Read more...] about 8 Beary Good Valentine Ideas
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite recipes that my mom would make was Applesauce Jell-O. It was just the thing that made me feel better when I was sick, cheered me up when I was sad, and tasted really great alongside those chicken patties we ate so many of. :-) Now I make it for our … [Read more...] about A Valentine Recipe – Applesauce Jell-O
