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February 23, 2017
Family Activity – Salt Lake Screaming Eagles Arena Football Game
I’m excited to announce a new feature on Love My Big Happy Family today – Family Travels and Activities! The posts will be about our fun family activities and the fun places we visit. My hope is that it will give you ideas and inspirations for some fantastic family activity times of your own! The first family activity I’m going to share is an indoor arena football game. In the State of Utah where I live, the Salt Lake Screaming…
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February 10, 2017
Ten Early Signs of Spring
Believe it or not, Spring is right around the corner. Last week the groundhog predicted six more weeks of Winter – oh dread! But hey, six weeks isn’t that long! We can do this! We’re going to make it! We’ve got this! While you anxiously await the arrival of Spring, watch for these early signs that’ll remind you it will be here very soon! 1. Longer Days The days are getting longer. Sunset seems like it comes right after lunch…
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January 31, 2017
Making Paper Snowflakes – Picture Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern
Here’s What You’ll need: Copy Paper 8.5″ X 11″ Sharp Scissors Exacto Knife Snowflake Patterns Get your Free Downloadable Snowflake Patterns HERE Here’s What to Do” Print out a Snowflake Pattern (either a blank one or one with a design) 2. Turn the paper over so the printed side is down. 3. Fold the paper to create a triangle (with 8 small triangles showing) as…
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January 26, 2017
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Kids
Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to show those sweet kiddos in your life just how much you love them! Sometimes it can be so hard to find just the right gift. But alas, here is a gift guide to make that task a breaze! The gifts below are so cute and so much fun; you couldn’t go wrong by choosing any one of them! These are Gifts The Little Ones are Sure to Love!!! A Giant Chocolate Kiss – Kisses Valentine’s…
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November 30, 2016
How to Have An Old Fashioned Family Christmas!
These days Christmas can become very busy, very stressful and very commercialized. If you find yourself longing for a time when Christmas was quieter, simpler, and perhaps held more focus on what is truly important, then this year, you might want to observe some of these Old Fashioned Christmas Traditions! Have a Real Christmas Tree!My research tells me that the tradition of decorating Christmas trees started in Germany around the 16th Century.Today most people have artificial trees but When I was…
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November 28, 2016
Santa and Reindeer Coloring Page
Merry Christmas Everyone!! Here are Santa and Rudolph to help you celebrate! This is a free downloadable coloring page for you and your little ones to enjoy!! If you’d like more coloring pages like this, subscribe to the Love My Big Happy Family newssletter!! You can get your subscribtion to the newsletter in the sidebar to the right! -> Christmas Coloring Page! Get your Santa and Reindeer Coloring Page Here! Please like & share:
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November 21, 2016
Jo’s Caramel Corn
This is one of my extended family’s all time favorite treats. It’s called “Jo’s Caramen Corn” because my sister Jo makes it every year for our 4th of July get together. It’s also a good treat in the Fall, at Christmas time, and well…at any time! These popcorn balls are soft, sweet and delicious! You definately want to try them!! Here’s What You’ll Need: 1 Can of Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 lb of Brown Sugar 1 Stick of Butter 1…
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October 12, 2016
Chicken & Biscuits
Chicken & Biscuits, a perfect warm comfort meal for a cool fall day! Here’s What You’ll Need: 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts 4 Chicken Bullion Cubes 2 Envelopes of Chicken Gravy 6 Cups of Water 1 Can of Corn 1 1/2 Cups of Sliced Carrots 1/4 tsp of Thyme 1 tsp of Basil 2 Bay Leaves Salt & Pepper 1 Can of Ready Made Biscuits Here’s What to Do: Heat 4 cups of water to boiling and dissolve the 4…
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July 14, 2016
Hit Board Game ‘Monopoly’ is Making Its Way to Broadway
Hit Board Game ‘Monopoly’ is Making Its Way to Broadway Photo Credit: Pixabay.com The classic board game Monopoly is without a doubt a part of popular world culture. It’s played all around the globe by families, adults, teens and kids alike, teaching valuable lessons such as handling finances and investments. What a lot of people don’t know, however, is that the game was originally made to bring awareness about income inequality. Brief History The game traces its origins back to…
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May 31, 2016
Fresh Garden Salsa
Mmmmmm! This fresh garden salsa is DELICIOUS! Here’s What You’ll Need: 5 lbs (approximately 6 cups) of Ripe Tomatoes (We like to use a variety of types of tomatoes to give the salsa an extra rich flavor). 1/2 lb (approximately 1 cup) of mini sweet peppers (yellow, orange & red) 2-3 Serrano Peppers 1-2 Jalapeno Peppers 1 Bunch of Cilantro Salt Garlic Salt Here’s What You Need to Do: Using a food processor, chop tomatoes to desired consistency and pour…
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May 10, 2016
Mama’s Hamburger Pie
Hamburger Pie is one of my favorite meals that my Mama used to make. It’s also one of my husband’s all time favorite meals! Your family is certain to love it too!! Here’s What You’ll Need: 1 lb. Ground Beef Family Size Can of Tomato Soup (26 oz.) Milk 1 Can of Corn 6-8 Large Potatoes (You can use instant potatoes if you’d like but my family only goes for the real thing!) 3 Tbsps Butter Salt & Pepper Here’s…
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May 5, 2016
Planning Your Vacation Itinerary!
Vacation Planning – Your Itinerary The hubby and daughters at the Oregon Coast Aquarium Summertime is Road Trip Time! It’s time to start your vacation planning! This is a preview of my ebook, “Vacation Planning, American Road Trips.” I hope you enjoy!! Get a sneak peek into the planner here: http://lovemybighappyfamily.com/a-sneak-peek-into-the-vacation-planner/ CLICK HERE to get your…
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February 24, 2016
Boy or Girl – A Blessing Either Way!
In seven days we get to find out the gender of grandbaby #5! Well, Mommy and Daddy and Gramma (me) do! The rest of the family has to wait five days until the gender revel party. Grandpa and one Auntie have threatened me with torture if I don’t tell them! Somehow I’ll find the strength to keep the secret! Currently I have three grandsons and one granddaughter. G1 and G3 (the granddaughter) live three hours away from me so I…
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