Hello & welcome to Happy Little Homemaker! I’m so glad that you stopped by! I would love for you to subscribe to my RSS Feed. You can also find me on Pinterest and Twitter. Thanks for visiting! This is pretty poor timing on my part since I waited until nearly Lent to post this, but […] Read more…
Just Say No {Gabby Moms}
I thought I had the intentional living thing down as far as my schedule was concerned. I don’t have my 4 year old in any regular activities. The only thing we have scheduled is my Monday mom’s group because it helps keep me sane. We don’t run all over on play dates — there is […] Read more…
Fat Tuesday: How to Make Authentic Polish Paczki {Catholic Mothers Online}
Have you ever wanted to know how to make REAL paczki? I grew up in a Polish family and every year, my grandmother made hordes of Paczki. One day, my husband told me of how his friends would get up super early on Fat Tuesday to go the bakery and get Paczki’s. He proudly presented […] Read more…
How to Spend Valentine’s Day with Your Family {Guest Post}
Today’s guest post is by Emmy @ Discount Catholic Products. Enjoy! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ While Valentine’s Day is traditionally for couples, it doesn’t mean you can no longer celebrate when you’re married with kids. Three years ago, my husband and I started a Valentine tradition with our twin daughters. We’d spend the day making heart-shaped goodies, creating […] Read more…
Weekly Wrap-Up {2.9.12}
This week We finally got back on the wagon after our company left — I think we did school every day. No small feat in this house! Lil’ Bit just turned 4 and we did several things this week. We spent a lot of time playing Sight Words Go Fish. I’ve tried 2 different learn […] Read more…
The Accidental Bride {Book Review}
Do the opinions of those around us really matter? Most people would probably say no. But that doesn’t stop the feelings from being there. Shay Brendenberger has the same problem. Jilted at the courthouse at age 19, Shay reluctantly agrees to play the town founder’s wife at the annual reenactment of her EXTREMELY small […] Read more…
Modest Monday #1
I have a bit of an attitude about the whole modesty movement. Rather than get on my soapbox about it right now, I thought I’d share my stylishly modest outfit that I wore to church this week. It’s missing my favorite item though. LOVE these! They were truly an investment in me. They are the […] Read more…
Catholic Travel – Ave Maria, FL
On our most recent trip to Florida, we decided to make a trip to the town of Ave Maria. Luckily, my in-laws knew the way because my maps are so old it wasn’t on there! Founded in 1999 by Domino’s owner, Tom Monaghan, Ave Maria is a planned (but not officially Catholic community) complete with […] Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {February 2012}
General Intention: Access to Water. That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life. Missionary Intention: Health Workers. That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions. Read more…
A Lilo & Stitch/Luau Birthday Party
My little girl turns 4 today at 7:28p. We had her birthday party this past Saturday and I thought I’d share some pictures and printables, top 10-style. 1. The cake. Isn’t it cute? And totally easy! Boxed cake mix, 2 cans of frosting, blue food coloring, and 3 butterfingers bars. She had a blast […] Read more…