Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
Are you planning a 4th of July picnic with all your family and friends?? Then you are definitely going to want to have these handy dandy 4th of July Conversation Cards to keep things fun and lively. CLICK HERE for your FREE Patriotic Conversation Starter Cards Enjoy! I wish I could be a fly on the … [Read more...] about 4th of July Conversation Starter and Joke Cards – FREE Printables!
When the Happy Hubby and I were in college at Florida State, he led worship for a church called Wildwood. We loved serving there and so enjoyed ministering to the congregation, but when the Lord called us to South Florida, we knew we wouldn't be able to stay away from our Tallahassee friends for … [Read more...] about Green Hair, Rock and Roll, and Jesus
My mom and dad are at a Family Reunion in New Jersey this week with all of my extended relatives! I am wishing and wishing that our little Happy Home could have joined them, but the Happy Hubby and I were rockin' and rollin' at Vacation Bible School (more on that to come!). The whole gang got … [Read more...] about Mr. Fruit Head
J-E-L-L-O! Did you sing that song as a kid?! I don't know what it is about Jell-O, but it seems to make its way into every holiday. Especially the 4th of July! Something about all those bright colors just makes me feel so festive. When I was growing up in New Jersey our neighborhood had a 4th of … [Read more...] about The 4th of Jell-O
The Happy Buddy is OBSESSED with bubbles! Bubbles have saved us from many a meltdown as they are the perfect tool of distraction. Here are our FAVORITE bubbles. There are 5 bubble ports in the wand thing-y and let me just declare - when you blow into it, you won't even believe how many bubbles … [Read more...] about Fun with Bubbles!
I was checking out Keeping the Kingdom First the other day (a great site for frugal tips, deals, coupons, etc.) and I found this awesome list of FREEBIES to celebrate hard-working students! Keep in mind that these deals may vary depending on where you live! Head on over to Baskin-Robbins with … [Read more...] about Summer Freebies for Good Grades!
Dear Daddy, Mommy let me borrow her blog for today so that I could say thank you for being the best Daddy ever. There are so many things I love about you. I love how you take me in the ocean with you when we go to the beach. It's really cool how you watch the same Baby Einstein with me 86 million … [Read more...] about Happy Father’s Day
In honor of Father's Day I wanted to write a little something in praise of my own dad. It's kind of a story within a story, so bear with me - it has a great ending. :-) Before I begin though, you need to know one thing. I do not go anywhere - and I am not even kidding when I say anywhere (aka to the … [Read more...] about You’re Not a Pole Dancer, Dear
In case you missed it... Here is the post I did for Mariel of Or So She Says about inspiration for Father's Day gifts based on the things my own Happy Hubby enjoys! You really need to pop over and visit her site - Mariel is AMAZING and full of fun ideas on building a Happy Home. That's the Happy … [Read more...] about The Happy Hubby’s Favorites!
There are so many amazing Father's Day printables out there (you can see all of my top faves HERE), but even still, I felt inspired to throw one of my own creations into the mix. This one, ladies, is strictly between you and the father of your Happy Buddy(ies). Just a little something to slip into … [Read more...] about A Father’s Day Printable – From the Wife
This year on Father's Day we will be in a car for 9 hours. I won't be able to lavish the Happy Hubby with a home-cooked meal or let him play all the X-Box he could ever imagine, but the Happy Buddy and I can still find ways to treat him like the King he is. First things first - all kings need a … [Read more...] about A Crown Fit for a King
Your Happy Home is going to LOVE this new Father's Day tradition idea! It's time for the Great Annual Father/Son or Daughter Backyard Campout! You will need a tent.Dad needs to have his very own Happy Daddy's Day banner hanging on the tent. :-)You'll enjoy lots of laughter.Don't forget to rest a … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Tradition – Backyard Campout
Father's Day is ONE WEEK from today! The Happy Hubby is a musician, so the Happy Buddy and I are always saying how much DADDY ROCKS (both literally and figuratively)!! These ideas put a fun spin on celebrating our rockin' dads for Father's Day... I LOVE Kiboomu's painted rock because it has a … [Read more...] about Dad Rocks!
"1, 2, 3... Poof!" That's what you'd hear around our Happy Home as we enjoy waving around our new magic wands!!! They are so easy to make and totally and completely necessary for you to have within reach at all times!What you'll need to make a magic wand... Paint stick stirrers (free at Lowe's or … [Read more...] about Summer Craft – Magic Wands!
Squishy, soft, white as snow, and oh-so-delicious. MARSHMALLOWS! They're not just for eating anymore. This summer your Happy Buddies are about to become Marshmallow Architects, Marshmallow Warriors, and Marshmallow Artists. :-)Marie over at Make and Takes had fun with her Happy Buddies building … [Read more...] about Marshmallows – Not Just For Eating
