Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
I am all about accessorizing. I don't leave home without wearing glitter - that is my accessory of utmost priority. But did you know that you can accessorize food? Sometimes it's the shape of a sandwich or the fact that the grapes are skewered with a magical toothpick that makes all the difference … [Read more...] about Lunch Box Accessorizing
As I have been searching for THE BEST Lunch Box Ideas, the one thing that seems to be the most important is the hardware. What are you using to store your Happy Buddy's lunch? Here is a round-up of some of the greatest tools you can use to make your Happy Buddy's lunch stay well preserved and look … [Read more...] about Lunch Box Tools of the Trade
One of the most difficult things about going Back to School is... Packing your Happy Buddy's lunch every day!!!! Dear Happy Home Friends, I really, really want to help you! So, this week at Happy Home Fairy you will find a compilation of THE BEST Lunch Box Ideas from around the web. Whether it's the … [Read more...] about Lunch Box Week!
Does anyone else hear the angels singing at the glorious image above? :-) I have a bit of a passion for a place called Costco. There are so many wonderful things at Costco. And everything comes in such large quantities! I mean, who wouldn't want a 300 lb container of cashews? And since I have to use … [Read more...] about What I Buy At Costco
Dear Mom, When I found this picture, tears came to my eyes because this picture is literally the essence of you. You are joy. I don't know anyone that is happier than you. You know how to find the good in anyone and anything. Your smile could power Times Square for a lifetime. I cannot even tell you … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, Mom. :-)
Get ready, people. You are about to experience the MOTHER LOAD of FREE Printable Lunch Box Love Notes available around Blog World! I'm pretty sure there's enough material here to keep your Happy Buddy's lunch box happy for an entire year! Enjoy! Adorable notes from Fresh Picked … [Read more...] about FREE Printable Lunch Box Notes Round-Up
When I was teaching, I knew that my students brought home a lot of paperwork. But now that I am on the receiving end, HOLY SMOLIES! I don't even know how to keep up with it all - and we're only in PreK-2! :-) All that to say, you Moms are AWESOME for having to sift through and discern the daily Do I … [Read more...] about Craft – Caterpillar Clothespins
The last couple of days with the Happy Buddy have been kind of rough! He started school last week and within one day of attendance, picked up a really bad cold. So the Happy Buddy hasn't been very 'happy.' After an afternoon of sad whimpers and general discontentment, I got the idea to pull out … [Read more...] about The Crash Pile
Our Happy Home has grown rather fond of a little feline friend named Pete the Cat. Have you heard of this book???? It is AMAZING. It's all about this cool blue cat who loves his white shoes so much that he sings a song about them. Then he steps in a pile of strawberries and his beloved white … [Read more...] about Pete the Cat
Here is a fun project the Happy Buddy and I have been working on! The Happy Buddy really has a heart for his family. Whether it's Grammie or Mom-Mom or one of the cousins, he's always asking to see them. It got me to thinking that our Happy Home needed a little something to help him enjoy his family … [Read more...] about Family Magnets and an Announcement!
I try to feature a simple dinner recipe for your Happy Home at least once a week. Happy Homes are busy and I know quick and easy meals are a massive blessing! This Beef Pot Pie was super tasty and it was so pretty to look at I was kind of impressed that little ole' me had made it! I am going to … [Read more...] about Recipe – Beef Pot Pie
Last year I posted about how I like to pack a lunch for my next door neighbor (who is a 1st grade teacher) for her first day of school. I really enjoyed doing that because, as a former teacher myself, I know that at the beginning of the year you're thinking about a trillion things - none of them … [Read more...] about School is a Piece of Cake
Greetings, Happy Home Earthlings. Objective - Share some Robot-Themed Back to School Inspirations. How cute is this Robot Lunch Box? It's kind of on the pricey side, but I couldn't resist including it in this post because I just love looking at it!!! Need a place for all of those school … [Read more...] about Gearing Up for Back to School!
Sometimes Happy Homes struggle to keep the 'Happy' when the dreaded hour of homework rears its ugly head. Would you believe that often all it takes is just a few magical ideas to change the tune of your Happy Home's afternoon? Here are some excellent inspirations! First, choose a space in … [Read more...] about Homework Headquarters and Helpful Tips
You know that the first day of school is often more difficult for us Mommies than for our Happy Buddies! I saw a cute idea here and decided to recreate it as a gift for the Happy Buddy's PreK-2 classmates' mommies. Mommy's Back to School Survival Kit! Simply fill some gift bags with a small … [Read more...] about Mommy’s Back to School Survival Kit
