Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
"Look what I found!" my dad cried as he emerged from the closet he shared with my mom. He was holding a Christmas present. But Christmas had been two weeks ago. I jumped up from the table and dashed to receive this "forgotten" gift. Somehow that "forgotten" gift brought back a flood of Christmas … [Read more...] about Forgotten Presents
The first Christmas I got to spend with the Happy Hubby's family was so special! They introduced me to a super fun idea of baking a special birthday cake for Jesus on Christmas, singing 'Happy Birthday' to him, and then having everyone get their saliva all over the cake blow out the candles. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Jesus Party
Ho Ho Ho! Now that we're down to the final days before Christmas, I thought I'd share a few more Santa-related Happy Home traditions with you. *If you didn't read the post featuring my thoughts on Santa, you can find it HERE.* These ideas are sure to add even more magic to your Christmas … [Read more...] about From the North Pole
Words just can't describe the joy and magic of Christmas morning. The twinkling lights on the tree. The brightly wrapped packages underneath. Your Happy Buddies' faces filled with awe and wonderment. The smell of Breakfast Casserole or sticky buns in the oven. One of my favorite Christmas traditions … [Read more...] about Prayer Around the Christmas Tree
One thing I had absolutely ZERO self-control about was having to wait on Christmas morning until everyone in our Happy Home was ready before heading downstairs for presents! I still struggle with this! :-) I usually woke up at about 5, raced into my brothers' room, jumped on their beds to get them … [Read more...] about How to Keep your Happy Buddies in Bed on Christmas Morning
Did you know that?!? Now you don't have to get upset when people write 'X'-mas! And, even better, now you can impress all of your friends with your new knowledge of the Greek language. :-) Merry Xmas-ing! … [Read more...] about The ‘X’ in X-mas
It's always fun to pick out a new ornament for your Christmas tree each year. But it's even funner (yes, I said funner) to make your own ornaments! Here are some fabulous homemade kid-friendly ornaments (all made using clear glass or plastic ball ornaments) that will have our whole Happy Home and … [Read more...] about Fun Ornaments to Make!
Some of you may remember our Magic Pumpkin Seed Adventure back in October. Today we are going to go on a Magic Mint Seed Adventure to celebrate the Christmas season! Magic Mint Seed Adventure As told by the Happy Buddy... First, you need to get some Magic Mint Seeds. You can find them at most … [Read more...] about Magic Mint Seeds!
Well, the Happy Hubby and I were looking at our bank account and then looking at the calendar (which clearly told us it was Christmas time) and we realized that unless Saint Nicholas drops a bag of gold through our window, we are going to have to be very frugally-minded this year with gifts. :-) Is … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas
You may remember my Thanksgiving Love Notes for the Happy Hubby that were posted in November. Well, those cards made so many hubbies happy that I thought I'd whip together some Love Notes for Christmas. Some of the cards are super sweet, some are playfully "naughty" (**seriously, PLEASE don't … [Read more...] about Christmas Love Notes for the Happy Hubby
Can you name the nine reindeer? :-) If you need some time to think it over, maybe this post will help stir your memory! How cute are these felt Reindeer Napkin Rings from The Crafting Chicks? What a happy decoration for your Christmas breakfast table! Speaking of breakfast... These darling … [Read more...] about You Know Dasher and Dancer and…
I find some of the greatest ideas while cruising the halls of the Happy Buddy's preschool! When I saw this project from one of the 3 year old classes, there was like this light from heaven shining on its brilliance. Plus, the Happy Buddy is all about painting with various parts of his body right … [Read more...] about A Fingerprint Nativity
Just who is that jolly old man with the cherry red suit and fluffy white beard? And, as a Christian, should I celebrate him in my home? Well, I can answer the first question for you, but the second one is completely up to you and whatever you feel the Lord calling you to do! Maybe the … [Read more...] about Why Our Family Celebrates Santa
My Aunt Tina is amazing. As I was growing up, whenever a major holiday arrived, she'd send each of my brothers and me a card with a crisp dollar bill inside. It was just a dollar, but because it was from Aunt Tina - it was something truly special. When I moved off to college and I didn't get my card … [Read more...] about Recipe – Christmas Trash
When the Happy Hubby and I shared our first Christmas together, he informed me that his family had a tradition of baking the most delicious Christmas sugar cookies from scratch. I'm not going to lie. My knees started shaking at the thought of trying to duplicate his Grandmommy's famous recipe. I … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookies
