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…
Posted in Uncategorized | By LoriGraceH
May 9, 2016
The Great American Road Trip – A Roundup of Road Trip Posts
The family road trip has become the stylish American vacation! Its popularity began to grow after World War II, when car manufacturing really took off and the automobile became affordable for most American families. Of course, the interstate highway system was also rapidly growing and developing at the same time. All this worked together to enable American families to travel the country on family road trips! In celebration of my ebook “American Road Trip . . . Vacation Planner” I have…
Posted in Family and Relationships | By LoriGraceH
May 8, 2016
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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May 4, 2016
May 3, 2016
“Ice Cream Cone” Rice Krispie Treats!
Here’s a super fun treat the kids will LOVE!! Rice Krispie Treats shaped like Ice Cream Cones! They make a fun treat for Birthday Parties, Valentine’s Day, April Fools Day, and Every Day! Here’s What You’ll Need: 6 Cups of Rice Cereal 5 1/2 Cups of Miniature Marshmallows 4 Tbsp Butter Red Food Coloring 1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder Ice Cream Cones Sprinkles Large Red Gumballs Here’s What to Do: In a large mixing bowl combine half of the marshmallows and…
Posted in Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids!, Holidays and Seasons, Let's Eat! | By LoriGraceH
May 2, 2016
Planning the Perfect Vacation – American Road Trips
Do you want to have the PERFECT FAMILY VACATION this summer?!! – Here’s How!!! Summertime is Vacation Planning Time!! Yay!!! Vacations are fun and exciting – a time to forget your cares and relax and have fun, a time for families to bond and grow closer together! Of course choosing your destination is one of the most exciting parts! There are so many fun places to visit, will you go to an old favorite destination or discover somewhere completely new?? My…
Posted in Family Travels and Activities | By LoriGraceH
May 1, 2016
April 18, 2016
Staying Close to Far Away Grandkids
Do you have children that you love, who don’t live close to you? Many of us have grandchildren, or nieces or nephews or children of whom we have shared custody. It’s often difficult to stay close to those far away littles that We love so dearly! For me it is two of my grandchildren, G1 and G3, who don’t live close to me right now. My parents were entering their 40s when I was born and three of my grandparents…
Posted in Family and Relationships, Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids! | By LoriGraceH
April 1, 2016
March 19, 2016
15 Fun Low or No Cost Spring Activities
Activities for families to do in the Springtime. Hello Friends! The weather is finally starting to warm up and we can get outside with the kids and have some fun! Are you looking for ways to enjoy Springtime with your family? Check out this list of 15 fun activities!! Spring Activities List Visit a petting farm to see the newborn baby animals Plant a garden. Even a small container garden can be lots of fun. You can get a head…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
March 16, 2016
March 15, 2016
I’m Lookin’ Over a Four Leaf Clover!
My daddy was a “larger than life” kind of man. He was charming and enthusiastic and kind and everyone loved him! Dad was always involved in an interesting hobby and in planning awesome family activities or vacations. He made life fun for our family!!One of the ways dad showed his enthusiasm and spread joy was with music. He was always singing or whistling. “I’m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover” is a song from 1927, written by Mort Dixon with…
Posted in Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
March 2, 2016
February 29, 2016
Sweet Dreams Bakery
When I was a teenager I took a cake decorating class with my sisters. It must have appealed to me the more than it did them, because after that, for several years, I became the official family birthday cake maker. I think maybe my inspiration to decorate cakes probably came from a cake my sisters made me for one of my birthdays. From about the time I was 11 or 12 years old until I was in my early 20’s…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Let's Eat! | By LoriGraceH
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