Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
Some call it GAK. Some call it OOBLEK. Some call it GOO. Some call it SLIME. But one thing's for sure, EVERYONE calls it F-U-N!Especially these two Happy Buddies! YOUR Happy Buddies will think you hung the moon when you make this OUT OF THIS WORLD recipe! Add it to your What Can I Do? Can for some … [Read more...] about Summer Fun with SLIME!!!!
When I consider the the Happy Hubby and his favorite things, pizza comes to mind! If it's round and covered with cheese and sauce - my man is a happy camper! Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, introduced me to a fun Father's Day tradition idea that I have never heard of before and I LOVE IT!!!! Here's … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Tradition – Papa Pizzas!
I wanted to put together a little collection of some of my favorite FREE printables for Father's Day! Oh, how I am IN LOVE with these tie-themed printables from Shindig Parties to Go!!!!!! There's a banner, cupcake toppers, centerpiece doo-dads - you name it! And it's all FREE!!!!! Big D and … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Printables
A Happy Home friend of mine asked me to help her plan some fun games for her Happy Buddy's End-of-Year Class party! I immediately thought Minute to Win It!Minute to Win It games are PERFECT for kids! They are fun, challenging, and obviously don't last very long! A very accommodating quality for … [Read more...] about Minute To Win It – Games for Summer Fun!
Father's Day is 2 weeks from today! When one thinks about Father's Day, inevitably the image of a tie comes to mind! Sometimes I think, "Can't we do better than a tie???" But the following crafts and activities below are just too cute not to share! They make the whole Father's Day tie-thing extra … [Read more...] about A Tie-rrific Father’s Day!
Summertime is all about grilling out. Fire up your grill, let the Happy Hubby baste away, and watch your Happy Buddies chase the fireflies. BEHOLD! The sweet tastes of summer...Sweet Barbecue Chicken Kabobs *This recipe came from Kraftfoods* Ingredients - 1 lb. boneless skinless … [Read more...] about Recipe – Sweet Barbecue Chicken Kabobs
Yesterday the Happy Buddy and I went outside to play. We were sooooooooooo hot. I thought, "We need to cool off AND have some fun, so... let's paint with water!!!" Painting with water is super easy - your Happy Home will love this activity to help beat the summer heat! First, fill up your … [Read more...] about Sidewalk Water Painting
The summer heat is probably going to make your Happy Buddies thirsty! So you better have some of these around!And when your Happy Buddies are finished chugging, SAVE THE EMPTY JUICE BOXES because there are so many amazing things you can do with a recycled juice box! Let me inspire you... These … [Read more...] about 4 Fun Juice Box Crafts
I have been finding so many great FREE printables for summer all over blogland! Let me share some of my favorites with you and your Happy Home! I printed this Summer Subway Art from Making Messes and framed it for display on my kitchen counter! It totally makes me feel summer-y while I make … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Printables
What would summer be without a big pile of chocolate play dough?!?! :-) I first saw this recipe at The Idea Room and had to try it! I did this activity with 3 of my adorable nieces last week when the Happy Buddy and I went over for a play date! Get the recipe at the bottom of this post! Mixing … [Read more...] about Chocolate Play Dough
This is the perfect idea to help your Happy Home have the best summer ever!! The What Can I Do? Can! First, you need a can! Any can will do. I used a can leftover from the Happy Buddy's rice cereal days. It had a really cute lime green lid. Then I covered it with some summer-themed scrapbook paper … [Read more...] about The What Can I Do? Can – FREE Printable
I am so excited!! Tomorrow marks the beginning of a super magical journey here at Happy Home Fairy! I am starting a new series called THE BEST SUMMER EVER that will last from Memorial Day through early August. Get ready for some pretty AMAZING ideas (we are talking crafts, recipes, games, tips, FREE … [Read more...] about The Best Summer EVER
Want your Happy Buddy sportin' the latest and greatest in END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR fashion??? Make him a Last Day of School T-Shirt!My Happy Home Friend, Angela, made this catwalk-ready T-shirt for her Happy Buddy to wear on the last day of school. The best part? The back...I love this declaration … [Read more...] about Last Day of School T-Shirt
Do you like FREE things???? Or things that cost wayyyyy less than they should?? Have I got a secret to share!! My friend, Leanette, over at Teach Me 2 Save, has been a huge blessing to our Happy Home as we try to survive on one income! What is Teach Me 2 Save?The title says it all! Leanette … [Read more...] about Teach Me 2 Save
When picking up your kids on the last day of school, pull up to the curb in this...LAST DAY OF SCHOOL PARTY VEHICLE! While you're at it, why not fill up the car with a bunch of celebratory balloons? I personally can't think of a more fun way to end the year. Your Happy Buddies are going to be the … [Read more...] about Last Day of School Car Decorating!
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Psalm 28:7
The kids are at Grammie’s and we went to a wedding! Got to get dressed up, see Ryan rock it as the “professional officiant” (this is what the wedding coordinator called him), eat a free steak, and even dance a little! 
My favorite thing that Ryan said during the ceremony was that God made Adam wait for Eve. He paraded all the Mr. and Mrs. animals in front of him long enough until Adam’s longing matched God’s good gift. The timing was then right, Adam was ready to fully appreciate and treasure his Mrs. “Man”.
To be honest, I almost didn’t attend the wedding with Ryan! I wasn’t feeling great and the idea of being home without kids all day to catch up on cleaning and laundry was pretty appealing. But the little nudge in me said DO NOT MISS THIS. I wanted to hear Ryan’s message and watch him lead this precious couple’s ceremony. I knew it was important to him that I be there. So because I treasure him, I went.
And I wasn’t the only one treasuring today! Ryan thanked me for coming with him, he danced with me even though I knew he would rather die than be on the dance floor, and he let me run into the store on the way home to end the day with some chocolate.
So here’s to treasuring one another - looking first to your spouse’s interests before your own, being their biggest fan, and telling them they look super hot in the fancy suit.
I mean, after all, he is a professional. 
This is 42!!! I got to sleep in, workout, take a shower, AND go grocery shopping alone all in this one day! It’s like the planets aligned! Oh wait - they actually did today! 
Grateful for a precious village of friends and family (that’s you all) who remind me of what’s right and true on this journey of obedience to Jesus. One doesn’t have to sleep in, workout or have a deliciously absurd amount of sweet potato fries 
for dinner to live life to the fullest in Christ. He is enough and He is good and I’m so thankful for another year to serve Him!
God loves you! 
“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will boast in the Lord; the humble will hear and be glad. Proclaim the Lord’s greatness with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me and rescued me from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant with joy; their faces will never be ashamed. ”
Psalms 34:1-5 CSB
Merry Christmas from the Brasington family!
We can take our broken ornaments to Him and find complete restoration because He came on Christmas.
So there I was, in the middle of the night, receiving this word, and knowing I needed to reconcile with Zion. I needed to reassure him that the broken things would not be held against him... because of Jesus.
I held my sleeping child in the dark and whispered the words of a precious liturgy by @justinwhitmelearley …
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I cooked a turkey! 
And it was a 20 lb-er to boot!
Isn’t it funny how the things that scare us the most typically end up being not that bad? I confess that the amount of overthinking I did about cooking a turkey almost kept me from ever doing the thing! I mean, there are a lot of ways to cook a turkey. And don’t get me started on the gravy! 
But then God sent me a few friends and a sweet mama - all who were there for me even in the early morning hours of searching for giblets (no, I never did find them) and trying to figure out if I did the cheesecloth right. They let me borrow their roasters and fat separators and consistently cheered “You got this!” in my ears. I also surrendered that bird to Jesus and He was faithful to see me through.
Often you have to narrow down the voices and fix your eyes on Jesus to find your victory. Then our great fears can become great adventures.
So today I am thankful for God’s presence to strengthen and comfort in hard things! And I am thankful for His people who are willing to love me through the hard things! This is God’s best - His perfect design for us includes trusting Him and enjoying His many benefits through the faithful love of others.
Happy Thanksgiving, sweet Happy Home Fairy friends! Thank you for being a great benefit to my family and to me! I adore you all!
Psalm 107:8-9
"Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things."
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He is always happy to see us.
He is a tremendous comfort to Ryan.
He knows when one of us is sad and he looks for ways to make it better.
He loves to be chased around the coffee table.
He can destroy literally any dog toy we give him.
He jumps on us when we get home from school and it’s the best thing ever.
I thought getting a dog meant he would eat anything and everything, but he is exactly like my children. Will eat any meat, will not touch veggies. Also I have never been more stressed than when we have grapes in the house.
But you should know his most favorite thing to eat is tissues. Any tissue he can find. Especially the used ones straight outta the garbage.
He gets so proud when he catches iguanas in the back yard. We feel pretty good about it, too. 
He is the perfect dog for us!
We love you, Obadiah Jude!
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I’m so thankful for this week of worship, new adventure, precious people, growth, beauty, and uninterrupted time with Ryan. I think Amsterdam is a new favorite city and I’m already dreaming of going back. 
Tot ziens, Netherlands! 
God used you in my life!
