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! Last week (2/8/11): 162.5 This week (2/14/11): 162.5 Change: NONE (-3 lbs total) So last week I had […] Read more…
Weekly Wrap-Up #1
We started trying to do some preschool for what feels like the 40th time with Lil’ Bit who is now 3. Last week pretty much went to the dogs. We are taking two weeks to do a weeks worth of “work” as we try to find out where we fit things into our day with […] Read more…
Book Review: Rhythm Of Secrets
I had the opportunity to read Rhythm of Secrets by Patti Lacy as a part of the LitFuse blog tour. I have to say that initially, I was not enjoying the book. I’ve mentioned several times before that disturbing books do not sit well with me these days. Reading about all the hardships that the female lead went […] Read more…
Read-Aloud Thursday: Valentine’s Edition
Since things have settled down a bit, I’m back to doing stuff with Lil’ Bit again. On purpose & intentionally, I mean. I’ve starting gathering books for holidays now that she’s old enough to look forward to them & kind of get an idea as to what they’re about. Our first acquisition was actually brought […] Read more…
Pantry Challenge – the end?
I pretty much finished as scheduled. I had a bean soup mishap involving the water boiling out which was a bummer because it smelled awesome! I had more leftovers than anticipated the last week of January & so I cooked most of it last week. I used up a lot but I still have a […] Read more…
WFMW – Frugal Shipping Supplies Part I
Everyone knows that buying new mailing supplies to ship things can get expensive quick. Here is my tip for getting frugal shipping supplies– Save what you get! I have bubble padded mailers, a handful of useful sized boxes (broken down to save room) AND bubble wrap saved in a corner of a closet. The only […] Read more…
Tackle-It-Tuesday: Categories & Tags
So a few weeks ago, #savvyblogging had a great article about limiting categories. What? You mean having 30 is bad? Oh. So while my back was out (don’t ask), I could only sit on the ball or walk. So I sat on the ball while the Itty Bitty napped & went through all my old […] Read more…
Book Review: The Real Skinny on Losing It / #Mamavation Monday #6
Let’s not go into how badly I tanked this week. Let’s let the scale speak for me: Last week (1/31/11): 162 This week (2/8/11): 162.5 Change: +0.5 lb (-3 lbs total) Well, that’s actually not as bad as I feared. Regardless, I’ll discuss the failures next week. I just am not in the mood right […] Read more…
Monthly Menu Plan #28
This month, I’m going to continue my pantry challenge. There are some big changes coming to the Steed house — I’m hoping the house sells by fall and so I’m getting ready to severely downsize. I’m purging & using up & going minimalist! My February meal plan: 1- chili dogs, fries, veggies 2- polynesian Pot […] Read more…
Top 10 of Jan 2011
It’s funny but most of my top 10 posts last month were not written last month. If they are new to you, check them out! 1. Making Your Own Fabric-Covered Binder – No-Sew Version! 2. Homemade Happy Birthday Banner 3. WFMW – Meconium Messes Made Easy! 4. Monthly Menu Plan #27 5. “A Mother’s Rule […] Read more…