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! When I went to Allume last year, I came back with a HUGE stack of books. One […] Read more…
A Day in the Life…2013 (Ages 5 & 2)
Since we have finally gotten our stuff together as far as getting into a routine, I thought it would be interesting to share how our homeschool day looks for a 5 year old and a 2 year old. It will also be fun to see how what works, changes from year to year. 6-7 a.m. […] Read more…
Free Printable Teen & Twenty Spring & Valentine-Themed Go-Fish Game
Earlier this year my daughter was REALLY struggling with being able to identify anything 10 or over. Those pesky 10’s, 11’s and 12’s make no sense in English :). In order to help her learn to identify them, I made these free printable spring/valentine themed go-fish cards to help children identify numbers from 9 […] Read more…
Open Letter from Aquinas & More Catholic Goods
I am reprinting a letter I received from Ian Rutherford @ Aquinas & More Catholic Goods. Some of you may remember that his business graceously sponsored my attendance at Allume last year and I wanted to help him out as well. Thanks!! * * * Friends, I write to you tonight with an announcement […] Read more…
Magnificent Michigan {Me…Elsewhere!}
I recently wrote an article about studying the state of Michigan for Glimpse of Our Life‘s state study series. I don’t always like everything about Michigan (as I write this, it is 9 degrees with a -12 wind chill. ‘Nuff said.), but I’ve called it home for 32 years and I’ve gotten to explore […] Read more…
ARTistic Pursuits – Early Elementary Book 1 {Schoolhouse Review Crew}
While I am by NO means an artist, I did take art in 9th grade and really enjoyed it. I found that if I spent a TON of time, I could copy a picture fairly well and I liked to do it. We also studied artists and I loved that I was able […] Read more…
Awesome Giveaway & 50% off Sale at Eternal Encouragement! {Gabby Mom}
This month instead of reviewing a product for you, Lorrie wanted us to let all of you know about an AWESOME giveaway & sale going on at the Eternal Encouragement Magazine shop. First, the giveaway. You have the opportunity to win one of these awesome prize packages. First Place Winner will receive a Kindle Fire […] Read more…
Top 10 {February 2013}
I’m so thankful to all of you who stop by to read Happy Little Homemaker and I’m also grateful to these sites who send new traffic — I hope you’ve found what I’ve shared useful! Here are the Top 10 referring sites to HLH in February: Pinterest iHomeschoolNetwork Facebook MyJoyFilledLife CatholicMom.com Homeschool Crew Forums Catholic […] Read more…
Magnificat Year of Faith {Book Review} & Other Books for Lent
Late last year, I was sent a copy of the Magnificat Year of Faith Companion. It was apparently in huge demand because it took a long time for it to be shipped to me. The Magnificat Year of Faith Companion is a small book with a short one-page per day reflection, story, prayer, poem, meditation […] Read more…
Prayer Intentions {March 2013}
We may be sede vacante, but the Pope Benedict had set up a whole year’s worth of intentions in advance. Until we get a new pope, I will continue to post his intentions for 2013. Respect for Nature. That respect for nature may grow with the awareness that all creation is God’s work entrusted […] Read more…