This pot of gold rainbow centerpiece is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Grab your free download and make yours today! “Well, at least I have the leftovers for another party” I can’t tell you how many times I fell into the trap of thinking that was okay. And every time I […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #151
Welcome to the One Hundred Fifty 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 […]
How to Make Sugar Cubes from Scratch
Learn how to make sugar cubes from scratch and you’ll never buy store bought again. Plus, get the best tips and ideas for using them. Don’t forget to check out more fantastic party recipes here, too! It all started when I wanted to make champagne cocktails. Of course, it’s easy enough to go […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #150
Welcome to the One Hundred Fiftieth 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 to […]
25 Blissfully Happy Valentine’s Day Songs for Families
Make everyone in the house happy with this list of upbeat Valentine’s Day songs for the whole family; including old school classics, country, and rock! Have you ever noticed that so many love songs out there are downright depressing? I suppose it just makes sense. It’s a time-honored tradition to write poetry (and therefore, […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #149
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Dog Themed Party Games | The Best Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Are you ready to have lots of fun? Here are 18 hilarious dog themed party games ideas that are fun for all kids, from toddlers to tweens. Every few years, the TV show of the moment changes. And right now, my 3-year-old is 100% on board with the current Paw Patrol trend. I can’t tell […]
Winter Birthday Party Ideas | 10 Party Themes They’ll Love
Stuck trying to come up with creative winter birthday party ideas? Here are 10 fantastic party themes and activities that kids of all ages will love! Parents of winter babies, I feel for you. From figuring out what to do with a gaggle of kids indoors for a couple hours to praying that the weather […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #148
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Number One Fan Finger Football Craft for Kids
Learn how to make your own number one fan finger football craft for kids with a Cricut. It’s the perfect easy project for a football party! The husband must have gotten tired of me complaining about my various hole punches, scissors, and paper trimmers. They are useful, but sometimes it still felt like it was […]
The Happy Now Blog Link Up #147
Welcome to the One Hundred Forty 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 we would love […]
Super Bowl Printables to Make your Game Day Party Awesome!
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
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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
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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
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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, […]
Puppy Themed Party Food | 30+ Paw-some Ideas to Copy
Perfect for Paw Patrol and Puppy Dog Pals fans, make planning the birthday party menu easy with these cute and creative puppy themed party food ideas. RELATED>>>>THE BEST PUPPY THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS “Are those Snausages for dogs?” (chewing hard) “Uh, yeah, grandpa.” “Huh” (still chewing) True story. My grandpa ate a dog treat. I’ll […]
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
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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
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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 […]