Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
I have shared a few of the Happy Hubby's fave recipes - like Taco Pizza and Chicken Goulash. But this one is BY FAR his ultimate ULTIMATE favorite!!! I make this easy casserole whenever we entertain or have to bring a meal to someone in need. It is quick, easy, and absolutely scrumptious! Enjoy! … [Read more...] about Recipe – Bruschetta Chicken Bake
Can anyone else feel the excitement in the air?? The days are getting warmer, the popsicles are showing up at the grocery stores, and the beach is calling my name! Summer is a-comin'! And what better way to enjoy the anticipation of it with your Happy Home (or in your classroom if you are a teacher) … [Read more...] about Countdown to Summer – FREE Printable
*UPDATE* THE AUTHOR OF THIS POEM, MARY SILL, REACHED OUT TO ME AND SHARED THAT THE REAL VERSION OF THIS POEM CAN BE FOUND ON HER WEBSITE - WHENYOUTHOUGHTIWASNTLOOKING.COM! YOU CAN FIND THE ORIGINAL POEM, WITH CORRECT TEXT, THERE, COPYRIGHT 1980. In honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to share this poem … [Read more...] about Happy Mother’s Day!!!
Talk about last minute inspiration! I don't know about you, but I tend to get my best ideas when things are down to the wire! This particular trait of mine drives everyone around me CRAZY - like the Happy Hubby who has to deal with the explosion of craft supplies and urgent requests to run out to … [Read more...] about A Really Last Minute Mother’s Day Craft – And If You’re My Mom, Don’t Read This!
Being a mom can be so hard! But things like this (see below) really help me remember to keep it light!!! :-) How To Know Whether Or Not You Are Ready To Be A Mother Mess Test: Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stick behind the couch and leave it there all summer. Toy … [Read more...] about How to Know Whether or Not You Are Ready To Be a Mother
These quotes make me laugh. I used to share them with my students' moms every year at our special Mother's Day Brunch. Why not read a few of your favorites at your next Community Group or play date?! Everyone will love them! Enjoy! :-) What Famous Mothers Might Have Said Mary, Mary, Quite … [Read more...] about What Famous Mothers Might Have Said
Want to know what's in all of those Wal-Mart bags???????? I thought I'd help the Happy Hubby know what to give me for Mother's Day this year, so I took the liberty of going on a shopping spree to buy myself a hundred new pairs of shoes. Haha! Just kidding. Those bags are filled with these...250 to … [Read more...] about A Scent-sational Mother’s Day Idea – FREE Printable!
I saw this idea in Family Fun a few years ago and snipped it out for future Mother's Day use. I can't wait to put it together this week for the Happy Buddy's Mom-Mom. I just have to print the picture of the Happy Buddy's profile and then scoot on over to the craft store for some fun scrapbooking … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Ideas – Silhouettes
Mother's Day is just a week away! Every year I feel like this precious holiday sneaks up on me and I never have my act together to do something super meaningful for the amazing Moms in my life. But this year I am determined to be on top of things! It sure does help to have a blog to keep me … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Ideas – A Tulip Magnet and an Interview
I don't know about you, but ever since Easter I have bean staring at a big pile of leftover jellybeans in our pantry! Here is a fun idea that I used to do with my 2nd graders in the Spring time. First, bake a cake. We just made a box mix in two 9" round pans. Once your cakes have cooled, put one … [Read more...] about Magic Jellybean Cake
You might come to my house and say, "No pets here," But I say, "Look a little closer, for they're quite near." My roosters, how I love them All feathered and strong When decorating with them one can never go wrong.Hang them on walls where they'll greet you each day With a 'Cock-a-doodle-doo' as they … [Read more...] about Cock-a-doodle-doo – An Ode to My Roosters
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd - May 6th! When I was teaching 2nd grade, I loved receiving little 'happies' from my students that expressed their excitement about what we did in our classroom. It gave me just the encouragement I needed to keep on keeping on! I hope you'll take a look at some … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Ideas
Would you believe it if I told you that I had never made lasagna until just a few weeks ago??? I guess I've always been intimidated by it! One time when the Happy Hubby and I were in college, his parents decided to drive up and join us in celebrating the Happy Hubby's birthday. When I asked the … [Read more...] about Recipe – Happy Hubby Lovin’ Lasagna
He is risen, indeed!!!! Happy Easter, dear Happy Home Friends! I am praying that your day is filled with the celebration and joy of Christ's glorious resurrection! The Happy Buddy wanted you to know that "SomeBUNNY loves you!" (and that 'somebunny' is him!) :-) I'd love to hear how your Scavenger … [Read more...] about He is Risen!!!!!!!!!!
This made me laugh.Today our church hosted an Easter Egg Hunt that was so much fun! My favorite thing about the event was that I got to entertain everyone with my Easter Jokes while they were having lunch in the Fellowship Hall. :-) I always love it when someone hands me a microphone and lets me … [Read more...] about Easter Laughs
