Helping Moms Build Happy Homes
When I was growing up I developed this deep need to be perfect - to do everything perfectly and say everything perfectly. Being a people-pleaser, I never wanted others to be upset with me, so I just tried to be perfect all the time so as not to rock the boat. As I grew in my walk with the Lord, I … [Read more...] about Except For When…
The first day of school is the perfect day for capturing memories on camera! When your little back-to-schooler is dressed in his/her crisp new clothes and is sporting his/her brand new backpack, take a picture of them standing by your front door. Or your could change the location and take the … [Read more...] about First Day Snapshots
I just found this sweet idea at Everything Moms! Her Happy Buddy is sooooo excited about preschool that she decided to start counting down NOW. She got a simple glass jar, wrote SCHOOL DAY across the front and then let him decorate it with school themed stickers (You can find these at Target). She … [Read more...] about Candy Countdown
While at Wal-Mart the other day I noticed that their school supplies were on mega sale! A 24-count box of Crayola crayons was just 29 cents! I suddenly felt an urge to buy 600 boxes! I mean, who can resist the smell of a brand new box of crayons? That smell was definitely one of my favorite … [Read more...] about Back to School Treasure Hunt
I loooooooooooooooooooved pudding when I was a kid. In the summer, my mom would occasionally make pudding as a special treat for after dinner. She'd mix up the vanilla powder with the creamy milk and pour it into fancy glass bowls so that we each had our own special portion in our own special … [Read more...] about “Pudding” on a Happy Face
Noah and I decided to visit our local Wal-Mart yesterday. As we closed the door to our house and walked toward the car, I was immediately perspiring. Carrying my 24 lb man-baby and a rather large diaper bag, I grumbled to myself, "Holy moly it's HOT out here!!! Why did I bother taking a shower … [Read more...] about Sweat and Contentment
On a few random nights throughout the summer, my parents would announce at the time when we normally would be going to bed, that we would be going out to play a family game of kickball instead. My dad was the music director for our church which was just one block away from our home in New Jersey. … [Read more...] about Kickball in the Dark
I love books. I could read anytime and anywhere! I even read books while running on the treadmill! Here's a list of some of my favorites... Books to Read for Fun - 1. ANYTHING by Francine Rivers (This gal KNOWS how to write) 2. The Mitford Series by Jan Karon (I want Father Tim to be my … [Read more...] about What’s On My Nightstand
This idea is like the Magic School Bus but since it had to do with fairies, I couldn't resist sharing! The morning of the first day of school when your Happy Buddies wake up, tell them excitedly that the Back to School Fairy visited your Happy Home. Watch as they race downstairs to find the … [Read more...] about The Back to School Fairy
So like every mommy I am trying to get my son, Noah, to eat. Someone once said that you can't force kids to do three things - Eat, Sleep, or Smile. But of course I want to beat the odds and do whatever I can to make Noah enjoy the amazingly delicious and nutritious food that I set before … [Read more...] about Scrambled Eggs on the Floor
Toward the end of his meal this evening, the Happy Buddy started to get restless. Sitting in his highchair I could tell that we were about to have a battle - which usually consists of the Happy Buddy getting bored with the food in front of him so he starts throwing it on the floor. I needed a … [Read more...] about Bubbles in the Kitchen
The last several days I have been struggling with anxiety about a decision I have to make concerning Noah. I never knew so much about worry until becoming a mom! There are so many choices, so many decisions! Do we use regular diapers or cloth diapers? Do we eat organic or not organic? Do we … [Read more...] about Nice to Know
There's nothing more exciting than getting a special visit from the Magic School Bus during the week before school begins! Tell your child to be on the look out for the Magic School Bus - a very magical bus that helps little boys and girls get ready for back to school. For the night of the visit, … [Read more...] about Magic School Bus
Here's a great idea to help build anticipation for the first day of school! Decorate a poster that says FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL and cut out 10 strips of fun colored construction paper. On each strip write something that you can pray about as a family in anticipation of the first day of school (for … [Read more...] about School Countdown
Our son, Noah, was going to be turning one year old on Saturday, July 3rd. Since I stopped working to stay at home with my little man, things have been tight financially, so Ryan and I hadn't planned on buying any special birthday presents for our babe who we figured wouldn't really understand what … [Read more...] about Praying for Presents
