November 10, 2016
Make Your Own Thanksgiving Village!
This is a super fun craft activity for kids! It features a colonial cabin, a teepee, a pumpkin, a turkey and a set of pilgrims and native Americans. Just print out the pieces on cardstock and then use crayons, markers or colored pencils to decorate them. They’re easy to assemble using a glue stick or tape. You can play with your Thanksgiving Village or use it as a fun holiday display or decoration! You can purchase the printable for just…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
November 9, 2016
10 Ways to Express Gratitude
From time to time we all get so busy about our lives that we forget to slow down long enough to reflect upon our many blessings. November is a great time to stop and not only truly reflect upon all we’re thankful for, but to do something special to express that gratitude. Here is a list of ten great ways to do just that! Try a few or make a point to do them all!! Say a prayer of Thanksgiving….
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November 7, 2016
My Granddaughter Loves Tim McGraw!
How cute is this!!! My little four month old granddaughter, G5, loves Tim McGraw’s song, “Humble and Kind.” Whenever she’s fussy or crying her mom plays the song for her and she calms right down. Sometimes she is so comforted that she falls fast asleep while other times she sings along. Check out her cute video on the lmbhf Facebook page HERE!
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November 7, 2016
Thanksgiving Coloring Page – Turkey
Here is a Happy Turkey to help you celebrate Thanksgiving.! 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! -> Thanksgiving Coloring Page! Get your Happy Thanksgiving Turkey Coloring Page Here!
Posted in Coloring Pages, Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids! | By LoriGraceH
November 5, 2016
Big, Soft, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies! I recently bought a bag of chocolate chips and followed the recipe on the package to make cookies. When I pulled them out of the oven they were flat and limp with crunchy over-cooked edges and soggy middles. So I went to work experimenting with the ingredient amounts andI came up with the perfect combination to produce Chocolate Chip Cookies that are BIG, SOFT, CHEWY and DELICIOUS!! – You’ve gotta try these! Cookies Here’s What You’ll Need: ¾ Cups Granulated…
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November 2, 2016
Snicker Doodle Sundae
If you love Snicker Doodle Cookies and ice cream, you are going to love, love, LOVE the Snicker Doodle Sundae. It’s so simple to make too! Snicker Doodle Sundae Here’s What You’ll Need: Snicker Doodle Cookies (I got mine at the Supermarket Bakery) Vanilla Ice Cream (I used Vanilla Bean) Granulated Sugar Ground Cinnamon Here’s What You’ll Need to Do: Place a Snicker Doodle cookie in the bottom a serving bowl. (Optional – pop it in the microwave for 15…
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October 31, 2016
15 Halloween Safety Tips
Monsters, ghosts and spooky creatures aren’t the only things to be wary of at Halloween. From carving jack-o-lanterns with sharp knives and setting them aglow with fire, to traversing busy dark streets and avoiding suspicious candy and strangers, there are plenty of things to watch out for if we want to stay safe. Here is a list of 15 Halloween Safety Tips to help protect your entire family – the wee ones, the teens, and even the grown ups! Supervise…
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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…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons, Let's Eat!, Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
October 5, 2016
Comic Con Birthday Cake!
My oldest grandson just turned six! For his birthday he wanted me to make him a cake with a combined super heros and Star Wars theme. So I took to Pinterest to fine some ideas. To my surprise I was only able to find one example that combined the two themes, although of course I was able to find a whole bunch of cakes that had either a super hero theme or a Star Wars theme. So I got the wheels…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Let's Eat! | By LoriGraceH
October 4, 2016
Halloween Coloring Page
October is here and Halloween is right around the corner! Here 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! -> Get your Happy Halloween Coloring Page Here! You might also enjoy: Happy Autumn Scarecrow Coloring Page and Frankenstein Craft Pattern
Posted in Coloring Pages, Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids!, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
September 29, 2016
Cute Scarecrow Craft
Scarecrow What’s more fun than a Scarecrow in Autumn? These friendly, cheerful fellows are a fun symbol of my absolute favorite season – Autum, with it’s crisp cool air and beautiful fall colors; I love it and I love scareacrows! I have several to decorate my home. I get them out in September and keep them up all the way until Thanksgiving. In October I add some Halloween decorations, then in November I put those away and Thanksgiving…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Hearth and Home, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
September 22, 2016
Fall Leaf Sugar Cookies
These delicious fall leafsugar cookies are easy to decorate for any holiday or season! Here’s What You’ll Need – Cookies 3 Cups of Flour 1 Cup of Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 Cup of Butter (I use salted) 1 Large Egg tsp Vanilla Extract Here’s What You’ll Need to Do: Mix together flour and baking powder. Using your mixer combine the sugar, butter (softened), egg and vanilla extract. Mix well. Gradually add flour and baking soda mixture and…
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September 20, 2016
Lunchbox Notes
Lunchbox Notes are a great way for parents to encourage kids while they’re at school! Just slip one into your child’s lunchbox to remind them “think positive thoughts,” “always do your best,” “I love you!” and other fun and important messages! Here’s a free copy of some Lunchbox Notes from Love My Big Happy Family. Just print, cut and slip in your student’s lunchbox! Get your free copy of Lunchbox Notes here.
Posted in Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids! | By LoriGraceH
August 26, 2016
Back to School Sugar Cookies
Back to School Sugar Cookies Are these the cutest cookies ever, or what?! They’ll make the perfect back to school surprise for your little scholar (and your big scholar too)! These delicious sugar cookies are easy to decorate for any holiday or season! Back to School Sugar Cookies – Here’s What You’ll Need: 3 Cups of Flour 1 Cup of Sugar 1 tsp Baking Powder 1 Cup of Butter (I use salted) 1 Large Egg tsp Vanilla Extract Here’s What…
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August 16, 2016
Back to School – Is Your Child MENTALLY Prepared?
I’ll never forget the day I delivered my youngest daughter Tarrin (Tara) to her second grade classroom. We had planned and prepared for this day. She was adorable in her new outfit! Her shiny new backpack was packed with just purchased school supplies. We’d talked about school starting every day for the last couple of weeks, we’d spent the previous evening making preparations and gotten into bed early. We’d gotten up early and had a good breakfast breakfast, we’d delivered her…
Posted in Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids! | By LoriGraceH
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