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!Disclaimer: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your […] Read more…
6 Simple Summer Systems
Everyone wants to be outside enjoying summer, but all play and no work makes for a huge mess. And a crazy mommy, too. The key to surviving the summer without being stuck indoors is to create a few simple summer systems. 1. Toy Lock Out As in, try a toy closet or put most of […] Read more…
CTC Math {Schoolhouse Review Crew}
I am a huge fan of low or no prep curriculum. I have a third grade, a k4 and a two year old. In the summer, life is good. All three will play in the backyard quite a lot and I can do a little work without being interrupted. During the 7-8 months of too […] Read more…
Heart’s Made Whole {Book Review}
I love historical fiction and I have lived on one of the Great Lakes my whole life. I am a “collector” of lighthouses and so when the opportunity to review Hearts Made Whole came up, I was pretty stoked. I mean several of my favorite things all wrapped up in one book? Yes please! Hearts […] Read more…
Saint Picture Book Club – June 2015 Pick
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! I love learning more about saints through the liturgical year. I’m excited to share this month’s saint from the saint picture book club — St. Peter. This month’s book is for the Feast day of St. Peter which is also a Solemnity of […] Read more…
WordBuildOnline {Schoolhouse Review Crew}
I am only one person. It’s really hard to be a teacher and a mother of three little people all at the same time. When the review crew offered the opportunity to test WordBuildOnline, an online vocabulary program from Dynamic Literacy, I jumped at it! Last school year, I dropped our vocabulary workbook because I […] Read more…
New Orleans in a Nutshell
A few years ago, our family was fortunate to be able to join my husband on a business trip to New Orleans. We were only there a short time and I spent much of our time alone with my (then) 4 & 2 year old daughters. Luckily, New Orleans was only one time zone away […] Read more…
Diapers, Lotions and Toys Oh MY!
***This article originally appeared in Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission. *** Looking for a gift for a new mom? Looking to get a little something for a new baby even though you don’t NEED anything? Or maybe just curious about the monthly box craze? Is it really worth it? When […] Read more…
Bible Dominoes {Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this item in exchange for honest review. Recently, Kregel Publications sent us a copy of their new release, Bible Dominoes. They have provided some of our favorite religious children’s books, including Simon of Cyrene and The Tree Trees. We are just as delighted with Bible Dominoes as we […] Read more…
3 Best Family Beaches in TC
***This post originally appeared in the Summer 2013 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission. *** Because the winter in Traverse City is so short compared to the rest of the country, we like to have everything ready to seize the day and enjoy the beach. Having a family-friendly […] Read more…