Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Happy Home Fairy, I don't understand why you endorse this drinking holiday! :-) Well, if St. Patrick were around today, I am fairly certain that you wouldn't see him at the local pub with a green beer in hand. Nor would you see him hanging out with … [Read more...] about A Wee Bit of History About St. Patrick
This is such a cute and simple way to dress up your St. Patrick's Day breakfast table at each of your Happy Buddy's place settings! Don't you think your Happy Buddies would love to have one of these Pots of Gold sitting at their place setting on the morning of the 17th??? Or send your little … [Read more...] about Craft – Pot of Gold
This is such a magical idea!! Isn't it fun to see things magically transform before your eyes??? Baby Got Craft filled some empty baby food jars with Magic Leprechaun Dust (Pistachio Instant Jello Pudding powder), added a secret ingredient (milk) and gave them out to her son's class. The whole class … [Read more...] about Magic Leprechaun Dust
Looking for a way to spice up dinner conversation this St. Patrick's Day season? You've come to the right place!!! Simply print the cards below, cut them out, and hide one under someone's dinner plate each night during the 8 days leading up to St. Patrick's Day. Your Happy Home will have so much … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Conversation Cards – FREE Printable!
I am absolutely LOVING all the Rainbow Madness of St. Patrick's Day! There are so many magical ways to celebrate this beautiful symbol of God's love! I mentioned 3 fabulous ideas last week that you can read about HERE, but I keep finding more that I had to do another post to share! First, I can't … [Read more...] about More Rainbow Magic
I'm not sure how many Happy Homes make Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day, but one thing I know for sure is this Happy Home is not a fan of that meal! So when I discovered this Irish Beef Stew over at Kraft Foods, the Happy Hubby and I were thrilled to be able to feel festive on St. … [Read more...] about Recipe – Irish Beef Stew
Every holiday that comes around I always try to find some way to turn the Happy Buddy into something that represents that month. For example, last month I turned the Happy Buddy into a bee for Valentine's Day. It only seemed natural in the month of March to turn the Happy Buddy into … [Read more...] about Craft – Lepre-CUTIES :-)
If you have been following my blog for awhile, you know that I am a major fan of corny jokes! I often annoy make the Happy Hubby so tickled by my comedic brilliance when we are in bed and he is trying to go to sleep. :-) I made a sheet of 8 St. Patrick's Day-themed joke cards for you to print off, … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Box Jokes – FREE Printable!
Ever said something that you wished you hadn't??? I can think of more than a million times when I've opened my mouth only to wish that someone would put a big ole' sock ball in there so that I couldn't say anything more! Well, this St. Patrick's Day craft is here to help! Legend has it that in … [Read more...] about Craft – Blarney Stones
I am always on the hunt for cute holiday gift ideas that I can make and hand out to neighbors, friends, teachers, etc. These two ideas were so perfect - and so affordable (we are talking FREE printable tags!) - that I had to share them with you! This first one inspired me so much that I ran out and … [Read more...] about 2 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Party Favor/Gift Ideas
You may have already started on your quest to capture a leprechaun this St. Patrick's Day season by using your Magic Leprechaun Finders. But the ultimate tool a Happy Home needs to capture those wee lil' men is a Leprechaun Trap. My next door neighbor hosted a Leprechaun Trap Making Party last … [Read more...] about How to Catch a Leprechaun
On St. Patrick's Day you hear a lot about being lucky. But what about getting lucky? :-) I made this cute little certificate for you to give to your Happy Hubby on St. Patrick's Day! Hide it in his pocket, in the visor of his car, inside his laptop, or taped to the mirror when he wakes up to shave … [Read more...] about A St. Patrick’s Day Note for the Lucky Hubby
As a mom (or if you're a teacher, this is also an essential skill), we must be armed with all kinds of random knowledge - like fun facts about holidays, how stuff works, why the sky is blue, etc. So as the St. Patrick's Day season is ushered in, wouldn't it be fun to be able to sit down with your … [Read more...] about How to Draw a Leprechaun
When I was a little girl I just loved to draw rainbows! I drew rainbows everywhere and on everything. And I still love them!! They are a beautiful reminder of God's covenant with His people to never flood the earth again (Genesis 9:12-16). :-) So when I saw these three fun and magical projects from … [Read more...] about Rainbow Magic
Here is a cute and simple game to play as an Ice Breaker at your March Women's Bible Study, or playgroup, or Community Group, or even with your Happy Hubby in bed. :-) I am not even kidding about that last suggestion. Here's how to play. Give every player a green pipe cleaner. When you say "Happy … [Read more...] about Shamrock Pipe Cleaner Magic
Author of #thekindnessantennae 
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 …
(Continued in comments…)
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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#lovemyjob
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!
