Today’s quick simplify everything task is to simplify things is to go through your underwear. Get rid of anything uncomfortable, ill-fitting or old & droopy. If you are a pretty panty collector, perhaps you could reduce the size of your collection. If you have time, check your bras, too. Do you still wear the same […] Read more…
Mid-Winter Holidays and Celebrations
Okay, so I know that the holidays JUST ended, but toward the end of the month or into February, boredom will be setting in BIG TIME. Here is a list of fun celebrations and oddball mid-winter holidays for January & February. January Holidays Hot Tea Month National Soup Month 2nd week – Letter Writing Week […] Read more…
Simplify Everything 2015 {Task 1 – Scarves}
Recently, I have made the discovery that the less stuff I have the more I can enjoy it. First, I can FIND it. Second, it isn’t buried behind a bunch of junk. Third, I don’t spend all my time moving and reorganizing it. For some of you, this is probably a no-brainer. Either way, though, I […] Read more…
Girls Clothing Size Charts – Size 4-16
So now my oldest child is no longer in the infant/toddler section of the store and I am totally confused again. If I thought baby clothing sizes were confusing, they have nothing on girls clothing from size 5 to 18, which can be listed by s/m/l, number or pair (7/8). Plus, in NO WAY do […] Read more…
3 Things Being Busy Steals From You
While I am really good at making sure that we guard our time at home & as a family, I’m not so good at guarding my time from a never ending list of things to do. Reorganizing and purging and cleaning and blogging and home improvement projects and and and. And that’s just at home! […] Read more…
Top 10 Posts of 2014
I have to be honest. I so seldom look at my stats that I really had no idea what my top posts written this year would be. Imagine my surprise when they were mostly Catholic & religious related posts! Without further ado, here are the top posts from Happy Little Homemaker in 2014. 1. Sugar […] Read more…
Bloom Where You Are {Living Well, Spending Less – Book Review}
Disclaimer: This post was written as part of the LWSL launch team. I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for participation on the launch team. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links; thanks for your support! Bloom where you’re planted. It’s one of those platitudes that people […] Read more…
Quick & Easy Christmas Meal Hacks {@ Successful Homemakers}
Feeling overwhelmed about Christmas dinner? No worries! I shared 6 of my favorite meal hacks over at Successful Homemakers last week. How are you feeling about the holidays? Are you starting to feel a little harried and stressed and wishing it was over? If you are, I have a few tips to help make cooking […] Read more…
Awesome Pre-Order Bonuses When You Buy ‘Living Well, Spending Less’
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of the book from the author in exchange for participation on her launch team. So I’ve been (ever so slowly) working through Elite Blog Academy and had the opportunity to participate in the launch of Ruth’s new book. I had been reading her blog for a while…before her […] Read more…
Low Stress, Kid-Friendly Ways to Decorate for Any Holiday
**This article first appeared in Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.** I am all about low-stress decorating. If its not easy, I won’t do it! Frankly, I’m both too busy & too lazy. That being said, I do love to decorate for the holidays. Here is how I make holiday […] Read more…