Getting ready for your Super Bowl party is so easy with these free super bowl party printables. Plus, get tips for making them look fantastic with hardly any effort. (Updated for 2019!) If you actually like to watch the Super Bowl, you probably fall into one of two camps: You probably go all […]
Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas | 17 Fun Recipes for Families
Make Valentine’s Day dinner fun for the whole family with these 17 cute and easy ideas that even the little ones will love. Me: Did you have fun at school today? Toddler: Yeah Me: What did you do that was fun? Toddler: [Blank stare] Me (referencing the end-of-day sheet): Did you talk about animals […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #146
Welcome to the One Hundred Forty Sixth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we would love […]
Stuffed French Bread with Sausage and Canadian Bacon
Mmmmm. This warm, cheesy stuffed French bread with sausage and Canadian bacon is so good. You’ll be hooked from the moment you smell it warming in the oven! As the bread bakes, the delicious scent of garlic and onion fills the air. When you unwrap the loaf, your eyes will take in the gigantic sub […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #145
Welcome to the One Hundred Forty Fifth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger […]
How to Get Motivated to Clean When You’re Overwhelmed by the Mess | 17 Expert Tips
It’s one of life’s conundrums: How to get motivated to clean when overwhelmed by mess. Here are 17 of the best tips from organizing gurus to get you started. Happy New Year everyone! Can you believe it’s already 2019? Just like every January, I’m feeling motivated to do all the things! But, the truth […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #144
Welcome to the One Hundred Forty Fourth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we would […]
Glittery Happy New Year Banner Printable and Wine Bottle Label
Ring in the new year with sparkly fun by printing out your free glittery Happy New Year banner printable and matching wine bottle label. (updated for 2019!) How do you celebrate your New Year’s Eve? There was a time when the Husband and I would purchase tickets to an event at a downtown bar, […]
Freezer Bum | A Fun Winter Take on the Junk in the Trunk Game
You and your kids will have hours of fun with Freezer Bum; a hilarious, winter-themed version of Minute to Win It’s fun Junk in the Trunk game. Have I got a fun game for you today! Seriously, from toddlers to adults, everyone’s going to be laughing like crazy after playing Freezer Bum – a fun […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #143
Welcome to the One Hundred Forty Third Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we would love […]
Clear Slime Recipe (No Borax) for New Year’s Eve
This clear slime recipe (no borax) is oh so satisfying. And since it’s perfectly clear, it’s the best choice for all the fun mix-ins you can think of! I finally gave in. It was against my better judgement, but I gave in. I’m talking about slime…homemade slime. My perception of slime was always […]
Free Printable Mask Template for Kids
Great for both superhero and masquerade masks, all you have to do is grab this free printable mask template for kids, cut it out and let your kids do the rest. “Masquerade! Paper faces on parade Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you Masquerade! Every face a different shade […]
Rudolph Race Off | Hilarious Christmas Party Games
Play Rudolph Race Off this Christmas for a hilarious minute to win it style game that is easy to prepare for and fun for the whole family. You have my chemo nurse to thank for this totally fun game. No, seriously. I’ve seen minute-to-win-it games adapted for parties before, and they’re a lot […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #142
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Christmas Door Hanger Coloring Page (Free Printable)
Make going to bed fun for your kids with a free Christmas door hanger. With two designs on the coloring page, your kids can each create their own unique style. As we placed the Christmas gifts under the tree, the husband and I exchange knowing glances and soft whispers. We don’t dare make […]
DIY Gift Card Holder (Plus gifts teachers actually want)
Perfect for teachers, coworkers, family members, and neighbors, a DIY gift card holder you color in is a gift they love that is also from the heart. Let’s talk teachers gifts. They’re a struggle, right? We all want to show teachers how much we appreciate them. Because, it takes a special kind of person […]
Free Printable Christmas Bingo Cards for Kids
Get ready for holiday parties and make a set of these free printable Christmas bingo cards. Kids of all ages will enjoy the fun game and colorful pictures. “Guess what, Mommy? I’m in charge of games for the Christmas party!” My nine-year-old daughter brimmed with excitement as she greeted me with this news […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #141
Welcome to the One Hundred Forty First Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger we would love […]
The Cutest Reindeer Food Printable with Poem
Follow this basic recipe for reindeer food and top it off with an adorable reindeer food printable and poem. It makes great party favors or preschool gifts! Sometimes it seems like Santa gets all the love. But around here, we love to take care of his reindeer as well. I mean, they work […]
Christmas Scavenger Hunt | Free Printable for Kids
Print out your copy of this Christmas scavenger hunt today and you’re minutes away from a fun family or classroom activity. What is the easiest party activity to do with kids during the holiday season? It’s definitely not minute-to-win-it games. While I admit those are a lot of fun, it takes some planning, […]
DIY Hanukkah Garland | Star of David Crochet
Give your decorations some warmth and learn how to make a simple DIY Hanukkah garland with crochet, glue, and a little bit of creativity! Hello Friends! Today I’m sharing with you a very special post that is a little different from what we normally have going on. My friend Lisa from Stitch in Progress […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #140
Welcome to the One Hundred Thirty Ninth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger […]
Reindeer Candy Cane Craft for Kids | Easy Preschool Gifts
This is the easiest (and cutest) reindeer candy cane craft for Christmas. Make a bunch with your kids to give out to classmates as gifts everyone will love. Oh, the things you do for your first children! When my oldest was just a toddler, she went to a fantastic daycare. We knew all […]
Advent Activity Printables | Making Elf on the Shelf Ridiculously Easy
Make these 40 free Advent activity printables cards for a season of fun family traditions. Combined with Elf on the Shelf you’ll master two traditions once! The struggle is real my friends. Every year I start Advent with the best intentions. I tell myself that we’ll keep up with the Advent calendar every […]
9 Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything
Yes, you can find unique gifts for men who have everything! Here’s a simple way to find thoughtful gifts for anyone, and 9 gift ideas to get you started. When you go looking to buy unique gifts for men who have everything, most websites immediately start putting them into categories Is he a […]
How to Make a Pine Cone Cheese Ball
Both festive and flavorful, this pine cone cheese ball is the perfect make ahead recipe for easy entertaining at holiday parties. “Grandma and Grandpa really like cheese and crackers.” Kids say the craziest things, don’t they? It was during one of our visits to my in-laws house that our oldest daughter decided that […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #137
Welcome to the One Hundred Thirty Seventh Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger […]
11 Downright Delicious Green Bean Recipes for Thanksgiving
Green bean recipes for Thanksgiving don’t require anything canned. Here are 11 recipes that are delicious, easy, creative, and perfect for your holiday table! I could be wrong, but I’ve always considered green bean casserole to be a Southern thing. You see, although I grew up in Virginia, my family hails from the […]
DIY Canvas Drop Cloth Wreath (I Can’t Wait to Update this for Each Season!)
Learn how to make an easy canvas drop cloth wreath for your front door. It’s the perfect easy DIY project to update for all seasons. The first time I saw our house, I told my husband I wouldn’t buy it. There wasn’t anything horribly wrong with it. It’s just that the house was […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #135
Welcome to the One Hundred Thirty Fifth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger […]
25 Stunning Sweet Potato Dishes to Make This Thanksgiving
From easy casseroles to tender slices roasted in the oven, this is the ultimate list of sweet potato dishes to add to your Thanksgiving recipes this year. Our family doesn’t play by all the rules for Thanksgiving. The turkey doesn’t see the inside of an oven, I’m not a fan of traditional green […]
The Happy Now Blog Link-Up #134
Welcome to the One Hundred Thirty Fourth Edition of The Happy Now Blog Link -Up! Hello and welcome! We are excited to have you joining us! The Happy Now is a weekly link up of posts that have been posted on websites all around the web. If you are a blogger […]
Breakfast Tailgate Foods | Tips & Recipes for Game Day Morning
Early games call for the best breakfast tailgate foods. Here are easy, make-ahead recipes, tips, and a downloadable checklist for a fun game day experience. What do you do when a neighbor offers to sell you lower-level tickets to a Redskins game at a discount? If you’re our family…you move heaven and earth […]