Keeping the Romance in Your Marriage, or Top Ten Ways to Spice it Up!
I love being married. But let’s face it… there is always something that tries to put a damper on the romance so carefully kindled during courtship and the newlywed period. Whether it’s dirty diapers,...
View ArticleNana’s Fudge Pie Recipe
A super easy and wonderful treat you can make in very little time. Nana’s fudge pie recipe can even be easily made gluten and dairy free. This is another one of Nana’s recipes she shared in the red and...
View ArticleGood Friday Garden and Choosing a Tree
Both my grandfathers planted their gardens on Good Friday. We’ve adopted this tradition as well. The Good Friday garden. Good Friday Garden And while it’s a good practice to wait until Good Friday...
View ArticleLeave room for God
Do we plan every minute out, or get up in the morning and see where the day takes us? I will tell you that my natural inclination would be the later. I am that artsy free spirit, an adult with ADD if...
View ArticleKeeping the Romance in Your Marriage, or Top Ten Ways to Spice it Up!
I love being married. But let’s face it… there is always something that tries to put a damper on the romance so carefully kindled during courtship and the newlywed period. Whether it’s dirty diapers,...
View ArticleGood Friday Garden and Choosing a Tree
Both my grandfathers planted their gardens on Good Friday. We’ve adopted this tradition as well. The Good Friday garden. Good Friday Garden And while it’s a good practice to wait until Good Friday...
View ArticleBuilding the Nest
Spring has made its home on our front porch this year. A pair of house finches chose the corner near our front door to make their nest. When they first started trying to build the nest, I didn’t think...
View ArticleThe Habit of Praying the Word
Do you feel like God does not hear you when you pray? Are you walking through a season of silence from Him? I cannot say why He may not be answering. Sometimes the answer that we seek is not for our...
View ArticleA Lesson in Friendship from the Book of Job
The Book of Job is a book many people turn to in times of suffering. It is a great lesson from God about trusting Him, even when we don’t understand our circumstances. Job teaches us that God does...
View ArticleBringing Music into Your Homeschool
Our friend, Carol McBride, recently shared her passion with us at a homeschool moms meeting. We asked if we might also share her musical encouragement with our Habits for a Happy Home readers. You’ll...
View ArticleRose for Mother’s Day
I remember Mother’s Day Sundays growing up. Our tradition was a bit different. We children would wear a rose for Mother’s Day in honor of our mother. My brother and I would find a pretty, deep-pink...
View ArticleHe Will Give You R.E.S.T.
We got a new mattress yesterday. We chose one of those memory foam ones because we hope we will be able to rest better at night. I hear so many people talking about being tired lately. We are bombarded...
View ArticleSimplify Your Homeschool with the Ancient Paths
Practice after practice after practice. Run. Run. Run. Searching for this type of curriculum to fit the learning style for this child. A special course for your high schooler. Oh and then there is that...
View ArticleNana’s Fried Okra Recipe
I really feel quite silly authoring a post on fried okra. Southern cooks learn how to make this dish usually the same way that their Mamas made it. Goodness gracious, there are a lot of ways to cook...
View ArticleSummer Camp at Home Update
Morning devotions, praise and worship songs, crafts, nature, art, snacks, sleeping bags, s’mores and more! Sound like summer camp to you? With a little bit of planning, you can host your very own...
View ArticleGame Night
A family game night is a wonderful habit that I’m sure a lot of us are already doing. But today I wanted to share what we have done that might be a little different. The Habit of Family Game Night We...
View ArticleA House for Hermit Crab Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial
This painting can be done with either pastels or acrylic paints. Our A House for Hermit Crab Chalk Pastel Art Tutorial is in the style of a well-loved book by Eric Carle called A House for Hermit Crab....
View ArticleGeorgia Peaches Chalk Art Tutorial
In celebration of Georgia’s most famous crop, we offer a Georgia Peaches Chalk Art Tutorial. The delicious sweet peach. The state’s nickname fruit was first planted in Georgia in the 18th century, and...
View ArticleHelpful Habit – Christmas in July
It’s hot outside. Mosquitoes abound (at least here in the south). I bet you are fanning yourself as you are reading this. Ready for some cool thoughts for mid-summer? Our annual tradition of Christmas...
View ArticleJust step outside
Sometimes when it’s been a full day. When the patience is tapped. Or the noise is a bit much. I just step outside. Just for a minute. And I take it in. The hydrangeas by the front door. A day lily on...
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