Mrs. Happy Housewife

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-121283492012-02-16T10:17:01.512-05:00Mrs. Happy Housewife(and not at all Desperate)Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.comBlogger3911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-55297875855382657972008-02-11T22:34:00.000-05:002008-02-11T22:37:20.654-05:00Hello...

Just a quick note to let ya'll know I'm alive. My personal computer guru is working on my site issues and I'll hopefully be back at http://www.mrshappyhousewife.com/ soon.Blessings,Mrs. Happy Housewife

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1127224091039171492005-09-20T08:42:00.000-05:002005-09-20T08:48:11.046-05:00Special Announcement

Mrs. Happy Housewife is proud to announce her blog's new home at www.mrshappyhousewife.com . Thank you to my wonderful husband for giving my blog its own address. (It was his idea, too!) You can go directly to the blog here. I will leave this blog as is and will be copying old posts to the new address as time permits.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126994648350935242005-09-17T16:43:00.000-05:002005-09-17T17:07:30.386-05:00"Sometimes a Shark is Just a Shark"

I love films and spend a little too much time lamenting the sorry state of Hollywood today. I always enjoy reading the Libertas blog: a forum for conservative thought on film. This post on the thirtieth anniversary of Jaws was very interesting. I've never seen it. Sure, I've seen clips on TV shows but I've never actually sat and watched the movie. I'm not big on that kind of movie but H has been

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126753904287785242005-09-16T21:51:00.000-05:002005-09-19T16:16:43.016-05:00SHF #12: Cooking Up Custard

I have no love for custard. I find it unappealing. In fact, the only Custard I've ever liked was a dragon. So, what's a girl to do? Whip up a custard for her family to enjoy. In honor of our recent adventures in Puerto Rico, I decided a guava flan was in order. The family loves guava. Alas, I do not. And I've never made flan before, either. Making a dessert for the first time when you can't even

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126735995408312812005-09-16T15:02:00.000-05:002005-09-16T15:24:56.470-05:00Fort San Cristobal

Here are the last of the Puerto Rico pics. These are of Fort San Cristobal. Although not as impressive as El Morro, this fort has more museum-type exhibits on the history of the forts and San Juan. This first photo is of Garita del Diablo, the Devil's Sentry Box, where according to legend, soldiers were snatched by the Devil. Ship carved on window shutter.The fort's chapel. Looking down the

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126736468099397202005-09-14T17:16:00.000-05:002005-09-14T17:21:08.100-05:00Q & A: Puerto Rico Often?

Q. Humble Pie said...Rebecca,I'll comment once for all the pictures if you don't mind. What a beautiful place and an even more beautiful family. Thanks for posting so many photos. I'd love to visit Puerto Rico in the future. It's warm there! Do you get there often? A. Thanks! Actually, this was the first visit to Puerto Rico for the kids and I. H was born and partly raised there but he hadn't

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126736175616860782005-09-14T17:13:00.000-05:002005-09-14T17:16:15.616-05:00Q & A: More Children?

Q. sarah-lewis asked: Are you going to have any more children? A. Only if God decides to send more. I would love to have more. I really enjoy my children.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126735329373906572005-09-14T16:05:00.000-05:002005-09-16T15:39:22.773-05:00Arecibo Observatory

Dubbed "an ear to heaven," Observatorio de Arecibo contains the world's largest and most sensitive radar/radio-telescope. The telescope features a 20-acre (8-hectare) dish, or radio mirror, set in an ancient sinkhole. It's 1,000 feet (300m) in diameter and 167 feet (50m) deep, and it allows scientists to monitor natural radio emissions from distant galaxies, pulsars, and quasars, and to examine

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126731881911670832005-09-14T15:28:00.000-05:002005-09-14T16:05:14.466-05:00Camuy Caverns

Parque de las Cavernas del Río Camuy (Río Camuy Caves) contains the third-largest underground river in the world. It runs through a network of caves, canyons, and sinkholes that have been cut through the island's limestone base over the course of millions of years. Known to the pre-Columbian Taíno peoples, the caves came to the attention of speleologists in the 1950s; they were led to the site by

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126669529725320682005-09-13T18:07:00.000-05:002005-09-13T23:08:11.326-05:00Tibes Ceremonial Park

We left Ponce and looked for Tibes Ceremonial Park. We got lost. We had no clear directions and no signs but we persevered and finally found it. We were the only visitors, as it was a weekday, so we got a private tour.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126652750808130782005-09-13T17:55:00.000-05:002005-09-13T18:05:50.810-05:00Ponce's Victorian Firehouse

The Parque de Bombas de Ponce (Old Ponce Fire Station) was built as the main exhibit pavilion for the 1882 Exhibition Trade Fair. Architect Lt. Col. Maximo Meana of the Spanish Army designed the pavillion; he later served as Ponce's mayor. In 1885, the building was dedicated as Ponce's official firehouse--a function which it served for more than 100 years. The woodframe, Gothic structure exhibits

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126652040485939712005-09-13T17:01:00.000-05:002005-09-13T17:54:00.486-05:00Capilla de Cristo & Parque de Las Palomas

Cristo Chapel was built to commemorate what legend says was a miracle. In 1753 a young rider lost control of his horse in a race down this very street during the fiesta of St. John's Day and plunged over the precipice. Moved by the accident, the secretary of the city, Don Mateo Pratts, invoked Christ to save the youth, and he had the chapel built when his prayers were answered. Today it's a

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126648889479695342005-09-13T16:41:00.000-05:002005-09-13T17:02:21.306-05:00San Juan Gate and City Walls

San Juan Gate, built around 1635, several blocks downhill from the cathedral, was the main point of entry into San Juan if you arrived by ship in the 17th and 18th centuries. The gate is the only one remaining of the several that once pierced the fortifications of the old walled city. For centuries it was closed at sundown to cut off access to the historic old town.The city walls around San Juan

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126647705735699572005-09-13T13:39:00.000-05:002005-09-13T16:41:45.736-05:00Catedral de San Juan

After El Morro, our first place to visit in Old San Juan was the Catedral de San Juan. Below is St. Pio, a wax covered mummy and early Christian martyr.The tomb of Juan Ponce de Leon.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126590704186880882005-09-13T12:48:00.000-05:002005-09-13T13:35:30.756-05:00El Yunque

The main entrance to the El Yunque visitor center. The rainforest is free but the visitor center costs money so we skipped it.This is the sign for the water fall on the main road. Next time we hope to hike the trails where there are more water falls but we didn't think we were really up for that this time.This is the sign for a large tower by the main road of El Yunque.View from the tower.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126590233085501002005-09-13T00:18:00.000-05:002005-09-13T01:06:10.516-05:00El Morro - Part 2

H took this pic below of the fort. I think it looks like a postcard. These next two pics are just after I descended a tiny, dark spiral staircase. I was very scared but H kept me going.It was very bright.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126588686974942132005-09-12T23:58:00.000-05:002005-09-13T00:18:07.036-05:00El Morro - Part 1

El Morro is amazing. I enjoyed the fort in St. Augustine, FL but El Morro makes the fort in St. Augustine look like a child's plaything. Note to self: don't wear light and flowy peasant skirt to very windy fort. I had a bit of a time keeping the hem down.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126580491123899142005-09-12T21:27:00.000-05:002005-09-12T23:57:19.416-05:00Our Grand Puerto Rican Adventure

11 days, 10 nights, 9 towns, dozens of cups of Cafe con Leche, 4 sick people, a 3-hour flight delay, one Christening, and one lost (and found) suitcase.Day 1 - 9/1/05We were the last of the family to arrive in PR for our only niece's Christening. H's parents and his oldest brother and family had arrived earlier in the day. Our flight out of Orlando was delayed for over 3 hours due to the plane's

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1126536433976727202005-09-12T09:40:00.000-05:002005-09-12T09:49:17.726-05:00We're Back!

We got home last night. We're alive...but not well. :( Even H of the invincible immune system is sick, too. Today we are going to make the rounds at the doctors.I missed blogging. Thanks for all ya'll's prayers. We had a safe trip and a great time. Later, I will try to post pics.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125546268950189842005-09-01T10:35:00.000-05:002005-08-31T22:44:28.956-05:00Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder

Just a little note to let everyone know that H, the kiddies, and I are starting our Puerto Rican vacation today. It seem selfish to enjoy myself when the victims of Katrina are suffering so much but plans were made long ago and the tickets were gifts. We shall return on 9/11. On American Airlines. We haven't flown since the 9/11 so this should prove interesting. Please keep us in your prayers.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125498091500764242005-08-31T07:40:00.000-05:002005-08-31T21:46:06.790-05:00Hurricane Katrina: History Repeating Itself

As Katrina headed northward across the the Gulf of Mexico towards New Orleans, I knew what the results would be. It wasn't a vision or premonition; it was simply an educated guess. I've been pretty lucky in the hurricane department. My worst experience was last year's marathon of tropical cyclones. Even then, while most of Florida suffered greatly, our family was spared any damage and we only

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125424646905941152005-08-30T12:57:00.000-05:002005-08-30T12:59:50.183-05:00Cute Blog Wear

Check out Crystal's cute blog wear at Cafe Press.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125407322705032722005-08-30T07:21:00.000-05:002005-08-30T08:08:42.773-05:00Growing Kids God's Way

About 5 years ago, when D was 5 and S was 2, our church offered several weeks of a parenting class called Growing Kids God's Way which was taught with videos and a workbook by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo. I think H and I learned a lot from the classes, including:don't frustrate the childgive age related duties and privilegesexpect obedience the first time - no telling the child over and over when

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125401195496212972005-08-30T06:21:00.000-05:002005-08-30T06:26:36.760-05:00Photos and Blog of Missionaries in Africa

Here is an interesting blog and a photo album for a missionary family in Africa. The blog is a little sparse but the photo album is great. I especially enjoyed the pics of the husband and wife mountain climbing.Thanks to Susan of ByGrace for the link.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125345930679016412005-08-29T15:03:00.000-05:002005-08-30T18:31:08.920-05:00Quote of the Day: Never Give In

Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. - Sir Winston Churchill

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125239198353387532005-08-29T13:26:00.000-05:002005-08-29T13:06:06.836-05:00New American Girl Movie

The children and I really enjoyed the American Girl movie, Samantha: An American Girl Holiday, last November and we are happy to hear another American Girl movie, Felicity: An American Girl Adventure, will be airing on Tuesday, November 29 at 8 p.m. ET on the WB channel. Sounds like good, wholesome fun to me.Thanks to Donna-Jean for the link. Be sure to check out her post and pics of American

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125343415710166732005-08-29T13:15:00.000-05:002005-08-29T14:23:35.823-05:00Oklahoma News Expose of the E-V-I-L-S of Homeschooling

Check out this wonderful KWTV News 9 report on EVIL homeschoolers and their powerful lobbyists. My favorite part? Why the many spelling and grammar errors, of course! I think someone was educated in public schools. What do you think?Thanks to Izzy of the fantastic Homeschooling Revolution for the link.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125238077677407502005-08-29T12:53:00.000-05:002005-08-29T12:54:34.960-05:00Q & A: Dry Erase Board

Q. Crystal said...You are so organized! What an inspiration. :) What do you use the dry erase board for on the wall? Just curious. A. Crystal,I wish I was really organized! :) H could tell you that I'm a bit of an airhead. I have A.D.D. so badly that I have to set a timer when I'm in the shower lest I spend an hour in there because I have no sense of time.Our dry erase board is pretty old but

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125336411804017342005-08-29T12:19:00.000-05:002005-08-29T12:30:02.140-05:00Q & A: What is P&P3?

Q. Anonymous said...what are you talking about? english, non-jane readers wise here? I've seen pride and prejudice movies out there ......... and what is P&P3?A. Anonymous,P&P3 is the upcoming theatrical release of Pride & Prejudice starring Keira Knightley, Matthew MacFadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Tom Hollander, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, and Dame Judi Dench. According to the wise

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125180967588856042005-08-27T17:09:00.000-05:002005-08-27T18:42:47.723-05:00Exclusive P&P3 Trailer at The Republic of Pemberley

The Republic of Pemberley, that majestic internet home of all things Jane, has been chosen to receive one of four exclusive clips of Working Title's Pride & Prejudice, some of the Stills from the movie, Behind the Scenes photos, the Production Notes and direct links to the trailer.This trailer was much more enticing than the previous ones I've seen. Is there hope for P&P3? Pride & Prejudice will

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124994949039437542005-08-27T05:28:00.000-05:002005-08-26T21:56:01.430-05:00A Peek in the Pantry

Not that my pantry is that interesting but Calla Lily showed hers so here we are. It may seem silly to label your pantry shelves but since doing so I have been putting items back where they belong. No more messy pantry with things falling on me.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125022638720091912005-08-27T05:10:00.000-05:002005-08-26T21:52:19.586-05:00Prairie Homemaker Board

Take a look at the Prairie Homemaker Board. It looks like an interesting place for homemakers to visit and chat together.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125022155596916732005-08-27T05:03:00.000-05:002005-08-26T21:52:51.736-05:00No More Waiting in Line at the Post Office

It really is amazing how many products and services are available on the USPS website. It took me less than 3 minutes to place a hold on my mail. I also love to order their roll of 100 sticker stamps. Check out their website to see all the nifty things they offer.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125022190279374302005-08-26T21:09:00.000-05:002005-08-26T21:57:53.803-05:00Housework in Dresses: A Photobiography (Part 5)

Sorry, just one photo today. Sick kids, an under-the-weather Mama, and Katrina are not conducive for housework or picture taking. I wanted to show this skirt, though, because I love it a lot. It always gets compliments but it was only $7 from Walmart. The top was also from Walmart. I believe it was about $10. That makes it the most expensive clothing item of the week. The sandals and tortoise

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125060013472081142005-08-26T07:25:00.000-05:002005-08-27T17:35:01.290-05:00Housework in Dresses: Photos of Other Ladies

I'm not the only one posting photos this week. Check out these lovely ladies:Susan (By Grace)Candy (PrayzGod) also here and hereBrandy (Lady4Jesus)Calla Lilly (Grace)Lori (The Cubbie Hole)Melody (With the Fruit of Her Hands)Leslie (Keeper of the Radford Home)Martha (Artyomenko Family Happening's)Please let me know if I have overlooked anyone.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125057367442764532005-08-26T06:07:00.000-05:002005-08-26T07:07:20.933-05:00Dressing Tips

Carmon of Buried Treasure Books has a great post today, Top Ten Ways to Be Modest Without Being Frumpy. I'd like to add my own list of dressing tips:Avoid clothes which are too large or too tight.Search your phone book or Yahoo's yellow pages for consignment shops, outlet stores, and thrift stores in your area and then visit these places on a regular basis.Don't buy anything you don't love; it

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125020634658071262005-08-26T05:36:00.000-05:002005-08-25T21:58:37.533-05:00Announcing SHF #12: Cooking Up Custard

The 12th edition of Sugar High Friday will be on September 16th and will be hosted by Elise on her fabulous cooking blog, Simply Recipes. This month's theme will be "Cooking Up Custard."According to the Food Glossary, "Custard is a thick, rich, sweet mixture made by gently cooking together egg yolks, sugar, milk or cream, and sometimes other flavorings. It is enjoyed on its own or is used to make

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124995845863344922005-08-26T05:35:00.000-05:002005-08-25T21:59:04.126-05:00Q & A:Scarves Every Day?

Q. Mom of many said...Do you wear a scarf every day? Or just when you are cleaning? I used to wear them and may start up again. I love the look.A. I like to wear scarves as headbands. Since I've let my hair grow long, a headband helps to pull it back a bit. When I wear one, I wear it all day long. I posted more about my scarves here.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125024359520364082005-08-26T05:28:00.000-05:002005-08-25T21:49:18.890-05:00"Martha"

Martha Stewart has revealed a few details about her upcoming show, "Martha." She also discussed aspects of her other new show, which is her version of "The Apprentice" but I'm not planning to watch it so I'll just let interested parties sashay over to Fox and read the rest of the article."Martha" details:live and syndicated weekday showpremieres September 12the set is a Manhattan loft "done up in

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1125015402202926762005-08-26T05:06:00.000-05:002005-08-25T21:56:49.726-05:00Audioblogger: Reach Out and Touch Someone

I was amazed when I visited Donna-Jean's blog, Liberty and Lily, and found an AudioBlogger button. It was wonderful to hear her and I couldn't help but be thankful that we live in such a technologically advanced time. I might make my own audio blog post later. I hate the sound of my voice, though.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124994476657116552005-08-25T13:09:00.000-05:002006-02-01T21:34:01.446-05:00Housework in Dresses: A Photobiography (Part 4)

Today is Office Day, in which Mrs. Happy Housewife attempts to bring order to the chaos that is her desk. I try to file and handle our paperwork on this day. I am wearing a $7 skirt (consignment shop; had the JCPenney's tags still on it), a $3 Izod shirt (Beall's Outlet), $15 Dockers Women leather penny loafers (Beall's Outlet), free earrings (gift), and a $2 or $3 tortoise shell headband. Here

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124987096352079922005-08-25T11:24:00.000-05:002005-08-25T11:28:10.270-05:00You Know You're Getting Old When...

Okay, it's official: I must be old because Punky Brewster is now a mom. Check out the baby's name. You didn't think a woman named Soleil Moon Frye was going to give her baby a common name did you?

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124982829519018802005-08-25T10:07:00.000-05:002005-08-25T10:13:49.520-05:00Super Savings on KitchenAid Appliances

Check out these great KitchenAid deals at Amazon. Most of the already discounted items also have mail-in rebates and you can get free shipping. I can personally recommend the 9-Speed Professional Hand Mixer and the 7-Cup Food Processor with Mini Bowl.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124976975451370742005-08-25T08:36:00.000-05:002005-08-25T10:21:41.346-05:00Friends of Israel

I'm a Proud Friend of Israel! Are you? See here for more info.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124932219058132542005-08-25T08:04:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:56:31.206-05:00All Cupcakes, All the Time

If you love cupcakes, you'll love this blog full of recipes and enticing photos. It makes me want to bake some cupcakes tonight.Thanks to Laura for the link.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124928574664373762005-08-25T07:07:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:56:54.050-05:00Useful Blender Info

If you have a blender, you will probably find this info from Elise at Simply Recipes quite interesting.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124928430912462952005-08-25T07:04:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:57:29.163-05:00About That Flag on the Blogger Bar

It allows blog visitors to notify Blogger of questionable content. The way I speak my mind here, I won't be surprised if someone objects.Thanks to Tongue Tied for the link.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124974534943035432005-08-25T06:42:00.000-05:002005-08-25T07:55:35.083-05:00Holding On and Letting Go

While eating dinner last night, I had an interesting conversation with my children (H was away at class). S said he'd like to be an Independent when he grew up. I believe this stems from our recent conversation on George Washington and his views of political parties. I am a Republican; I think everyone here knows that. D told S that if he wasn't a Republican, Mommy would be mad at him. She was

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124926956394373192005-08-24T18:36:00.000-05:002005-08-25T08:09:17.306-05:00Christian Coalition Blog

I have always appreciated the work of the Christian Coalition. Their voter guides are a great help when sifting through the candidates and issues. I just found out they have a blog and their voter guides are online.Thanks to La Shawn Barber for the link.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124925071596839412005-08-24T17:12:00.000-05:002006-02-01T21:29:26.406-05:00Housework in Dresses: A Photobiography (Part 3)

Wednesday is Gardening Day but rain, a family feeling under the weather, and a snake conspired to prevent me from doing the tasks I had planned. No pruning, no weed-pulling, no bagging cut branches. Well, I did get to bag a few cut branches. Today is just one of those days when people sleep in, play hooky, and chill. People meaning me.This morning I dressed in working clothes because I expected

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124920149458989972005-08-24T16:33:00.000-05:002005-08-24T18:13:16.076-05:00Q & A: How old is Mrs. Happy Housewife?

Q. Crystal said...I'm enjoying your pictures! My husband clicked on your link and asked me last night who took the pictures. I told him your daughter and he gave me this funny look. When I asked him why, he said he didn't think you looked old enough to have a daughter who could take pictures!! :) A. I know Crystal didn't really ask my age but I am 29 and will be 30 next January. My daughter will

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124919169662338212005-08-24T16:29:00.000-05:002005-08-24T18:13:44.463-05:00Q & A: Scarves As Headbands

Q.Bethgem said...This is nice, too. I like how you do your hair with those scarves. How do you get them to stay? This one really brightens up the whole outfit. A. I flip my head upside-down and tie the scarf tightly at the nape of my neck. At first, they would slip but I soon learned to tie them tighter and they stay on pretty well now.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124912565102472062005-08-24T14:40:00.000-05:002005-08-24T14:42:45.106-05:00Vintage eBay

Love vintage aprons and purses? Don't forget to search on eBay.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124911079830489352005-08-24T13:53:00.000-05:002005-08-24T14:20:52.620-05:00Cup-a-Cake Revisited

Months ago I posted about the Cup-a-Cake, a container for traveling cupcakes. This week I noticed that the Baker's Catalogue is now selling a set of Cup-a-Cakes for $5.95. However, it is currently on backorder and it appears you can't choose your Cup-a-Cake colors. The Baker's Catalogue is also selling a cupcake tree for a baker's dozen cupcakes. This is perfect for a birthday party or afternoon

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124905321035785472005-08-24T12:42:00.000-05:002005-08-24T12:44:20.683-05:00How to Make a Fabric Corsage

The instructions for making a cute fabric corsage like the one above are here.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124904347154544652005-08-24T12:01:00.000-05:002005-08-24T12:46:01.920-05:00Misleading Food Names

I love Wikipedia. Sometimes I just click on random article and meander around Wikipedia reading interesting tidbits of minutia. Yesterday, in addition to learning that Bonnie Prince Charlie is buried in St. Peter's Basilica and that Anglo-Saxons fleeing the Norman invasion settled in the Byzantine Empire, I came across a list of misleading food names. I was happy to finally learn the truth about

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124819935569891582005-08-23T11:52:00.000-05:002006-02-01T21:14:42.536-05:00Housework in Dresses: A Photobiography (Part 2)

(Continued from Monday)Here are the pics of Mrs. Happy Housewife doing her chores. Today is Kitchen Day. The chores I am doing in these photos are: sweeping front door, washing front door, sweeping and mopping kitchen floor, washing kitchen linens, and mending some clothes. Other items on my list of chores to do today are: fold and put away the last load of clean laundry from yesterday, clean

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124804984838519472005-08-23T08:50:00.000-05:002005-08-23T08:51:03.113-05:00God, Family, and Country: The Poetry of Edgar Guest

I read an Edgar Guest poem today which I hadn't read before. "No Children" is posted on Doug Phillips' blog. Edgar Guest is not as well known as he should be. His poems celebrate all that is good: God, family, and patriotism. I first became acquainted with Guest about four years ago, thanks to the Ambleside Online homeschooling curriculum. "Home and the Baby" is my favorite of his works.Home and

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124798036105676722005-08-23T06:38:00.000-05:002005-08-23T06:59:29.720-05:00On TV: Jane Austen Bio and P&P

A&E will be showing Jane Austen's biography this Friday, August 26 @ 7am ET/PT.A look at the life of the British author whose imagination produced some of literature's greatest stories. Jane Austen (1775-1817) wrote two literary classics--"Sense and Sensibility" and "Pride and Prejudice"--before she turned 21. And although she never married, she led a happy and active life, seemingly untouched by

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124796267731379082005-08-23T06:13:00.000-05:002005-08-23T07:01:00.586-05:00Q & A: Sunflower Hot Pad Holder

Q. Joanna asked: First time here and with a silly question-where did you get the sunflower potholder in the picture?A. That's not a silly question. A pretty hot pad holder is vital to kitchen decoration. ;) That one was part of a hot pad holder/towel set my FIL bought me a few years ago at Sam's Club. You can't really tell in the photo but that hot pad holder is about ready to retire. It's pretty

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124738830405407332005-08-22T14:05:00.000-05:002005-08-22T14:36:53.070-05:00Housework in Dresses: A Photobiography

Candy asked for everyone to post pics of themselves in feminine dress like this article at LAF so I got D to take some photos of me doing my normal stuff today. I'll add more pics each day this week. Today, I'm wearing a $5 black knit skirt, a $3 Izod top, $18 black leather sandals (originally $60), a free black scarf (MIL), and free black earrings (H won a mall gift certificate). Today is

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124492244552163682005-08-19T16:19:00.000-05:002005-08-19T19:09:47.193-05:00DealCoupon.com

Last week, when I was searching for free goodies on birthdays, I stumbled on this nifty site. DealCoupon.com lists web deals, discount codes, and in-store savings. Nice. You can also look for deals by store name here.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124485470773915442005-08-19T16:02:00.000-05:002005-08-19T16:05:44.870-05:00One Day Only Jo-Ann's Discount Code

This code is good today only. Here is Jo-Ann's page of other sales and discounts.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124484293861093112005-08-19T15:13:00.000-05:002005-08-19T18:25:01.826-05:00Purses With Panache

I love interesting and unusual purses. Sure, I have a lot that are plain and common but I always get a little giddy when I spy a purse with personality. In the first pic you can see my growing collection of special handbags. Starting with the white one and going clockwise, I'll give a little info on each.The White Wicker Purse - It's not wicker but plastic coated wire. I never have to worry about

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124473853865408832005-08-19T12:03:00.000-05:002005-08-19T12:50:53.873-05:00William Butler Yeats

The Song of Wandering AengusI went out to the hazel wood,Because a fire was in my head,And cut and peeled a hazel wand,And hooked a berry to a thread;And when white moths were on the wing,And moth-like stars were flickering out,I dropped the berry in a streamAnd caught a little silver trout. When I had laid it on the floorI went to blow the fire aflame,But something rustled on the floor,And some

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124462106823523842005-08-19T09:35:00.000-05:002005-08-19T09:39:07.783-05:00The Da Vinci Code: A Comment and A Response

Comment: Anonymous said...This book is fiction. I thought it was a good read and I am a Christian. A lot of Christians read Harry Potter...a lot of Christians go to movies and watch television shows that are very anti-Christian....You could take any movie/book/television show and find a verse that will make it offensive. Maybe you could one a day.Response:Anonymous,Yes, many Christians, including

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124411373929792622005-08-18T19:23:00.000-05:002005-08-18T19:29:33.936-05:00Blog Tech News

You may have noticed my header is different and the Blogger bar at the top is now black. I've also created some blog link buttons which are on the sidebar. If anyone would like the code for one or more, please let me know. Also, I've added many new products to the CafePress Shop. If there is an item in the Shop that you would like but with a different graphic, just let me know.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124281794825287292005-08-17T07:29:00.000-05:002005-08-17T07:29:54.893-05:00The Church and The Da Vinci Code

A book about a mystery, code-breaking, art, history, and the Church normally sounds like a great read to me but The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown crosses the line of what I believe to be quality literature. If I use Philippians 4:8 ( Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124202745749683212005-08-16T08:54:00.000-05:002005-08-16T09:32:25.793-05:00The Food Timeline

If you're a Foodie and historian, you'll be delighted with the info at The Food Timeline. I've had this link for years now but refer to it often and did so again this morning when an armored D desired to know what knights ate for breakfast. BTW, did you know they had pancakes and waffles in medieval Europe?For your enjoyment, here's a Foodie quote from the ever-quotable Shakespeare:Touchstone: No

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124199014873319202005-08-16T08:30:00.000-05:002005-08-16T17:43:54.446-05:00DVD Review: Wives and Daughters

The children and I love Wives and Daughters. We first watched it a few months ago when I borrowed it from the library. This weekend, at D's request, we borrowed it again. We watched the first half of the miniseries last night. It was hard to tear ourselves away from it to get ready for bed. We can't wait to finish it today - even though we already know how it ends. Unlike the unfinished novelby

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124192129787182012005-08-16T06:22:00.000-05:002005-08-16T06:35:29.793-05:00Calories Burned Calculator

iVillage has a nifty calories burned calculator. It turns out that when I walk for 5 minutes on my inclined treadmill that I'm burning about 30 calories. When I bicycle for 30 minutes with the family I'm burning about 245 calories. When I spend an hour Blessing my home, I'm burning about 153 calories. This is all very interesting. Most calories-burned calculators I've seen ignore the exercise of

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124190607759058662005-08-16T05:43:00.000-05:002005-08-16T06:10:07.783-05:00Update: Name Brand Clothes At Thrift Store Prices

I have an update to my post Name Brand Clothes at Thrift Store Prices. I signed up on the Beall's Outlet website to be a VIP Shopper and receive advance notice of when the DOTS move, when new markdowns are taken and when brand name receipts arrivein the stores. To thank me, Beall's Outlet emailed me a 10% off coupon. I thought this might help anyone who lives near a Beall's Outlet.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124148398747388712005-08-15T18:20:00.000-05:002005-08-15T18:27:06.123-05:00Q & A: A Good Cloth Apron

Q. Brandy asked: I'm not really a fan of those oil-cloth aprons that you posted on not too long ago, but I'd really like to get an apron. Do you know of a site that I can find a good cloth apron?A. I recently bought an apron from Kitchen Wear Aprons. They sell a one-size-fits-all pinafore apron. It covers all the way around and has two pockets on the front. Mine is sunflowers on a blue background

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124140309664014142005-08-15T16:07:00.000-05:002005-08-15T16:11:49.666-05:00End of Summer Sale

Crystal of Biblical Womanhood Online is having an End of Summer Sale.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124139679736616782005-08-15T15:58:00.000-05:002005-08-15T16:01:19.750-05:00Poop Analogy

Blest with Sons has posted a great parable she made up. You really should read it; it's short and thought-provoking.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124128470625574932005-08-15T12:16:00.000-05:002005-08-15T13:17:16.850-05:00Vacation

Mrs. Happy Housewife and family are going on vacation to Puerto Rico from September 1-11. This will be the first trip to Puerto Rico for the children and me. H is also very excited since he has not been back to PR in 11 years. We will be staying with H's brother and his wife and two children. We will attend our only niece's Christening, visit with H's extended family, and see the haunts of H's

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1124107260222601412005-08-15T06:25:00.000-05:002005-08-15T07:01:00.286-05:00Name Brand Clothes At Thrift Store Prices

If you live in Florida, Georgia, or Arizona, then you are a lucky duck. Let me tell you why: these are the states where you can find a Beall's Outlet. H and I have been shopping at our local Beall's Outlet for a few years now and we love it. Each store sells extremely discounted clothes leftover from department stores. I've noticed that most of the clothes in our local store are from JCPenney.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123865911511914392005-08-12T11:58:00.000-05:002005-08-12T12:08:04.883-05:00Another Week, Another Mary Kay

I'd like to know why every week I find a news article of a new female teacher arrested for committing sexual crimes against a male student. With few exceptions, these women have been young, blonde, and pretty. Pamela Rogers Turner of Tennessee (pictured above) is a perfect example. One of these teacher-rapists even taught at my old junior high school. Why is this such a trend lately and why

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123859716367447522005-08-12T09:57:00.000-05:002005-08-12T14:40:13.230-05:00Sugar High Friday #11 - Coffee

Had I not visited Lovescool this morning, I would have completely missed this month's Sugar High Friday. The theme for August is coffee. The instant I found that out, I knew exactly what I would enter: Espresso Biscuits a la Martha.I first saw the recipe about 7 or 8 years ago when I had a subscription to Martha Stewart Living. These were the first cookies I baked from scratch. Last Christmas I

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123858393833213302005-08-12T09:49:00.000-05:002005-08-12T09:53:13.840-05:00Quote of the Day: Summer Date

No need for a calendar,I mark my yearIn purples and golds,And the hour they appear.Wild are the flowersGrown by nature's decree;Weeds to some,Joy to me. -Donna-Jean A. BreckenridgeRead the rest of Donna-Jean's lovely poem here.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123856397370559262005-08-12T09:15:00.000-05:002005-08-12T15:45:56.586-05:00Free JCPenney 25% Off Coupon

I have a 25% off coupon available to anyone who'd like it. Coupon is good through August 24th on purchases from the catalog or online. Just email me and I'll send you the coupon code.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123854333542789782005-08-12T08:32:00.000-05:002005-08-12T08:45:33.566-05:00The Baker's Catalogue Sale

The Baker's Catalogue is having a 40% off sale of several items, including this cute Sunflower Pan. For even more sale items, visit here. Also of note: a Cherry Ruffled Apron, Star-shaped Popsicle Molds, a Window Herb Garden kit, and a Heart-shaped Tart Plate.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123848163480405502005-08-12T07:02:00.000-05:002005-08-12T08:24:41.640-05:00Happy Birthday to My Husband!

Today, H has reached the ripe, old age of 30. I shall relish calling him old - until January when I shall catch up with him upon my own 30th birthday. I think him much more handsome than even he was at 17. He has many more white hairs, too. Unfortunately, most have my name on them.So, how do I love him? Let me count the ways...I know no better husband or father. He is gentle and thoughtful. He is

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123847478679401732005-08-12T06:40:00.000-05:002005-08-12T06:51:18.686-05:00Cross Stitch Name Tag

I love this Victorian name tag. I always hate to wear those stickers which usually have my name written by someone with sloppy and unreadable handwriting. I think wearing this lovely name tag suits me better. The question is, though, am I silly enough to make this and wear it? Maybe.More free patterns here.Thanks to the lovely Carmon and her pretty, new apron for the link.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123771451316627772005-08-11T09:39:00.000-05:002005-08-11T09:44:11.326-05:00Which Jane Austen Novel Are You?

The Emma type: Friendly and outgoing, these are the social butterflies of the Austenites. They are forgiving of human nature, and believe that anyone can change. "Pictures of perfection make them sick and wicked"; they enjoy watching the process of growth and maturation. May be too fanciful and intelligent for their own good.Jane Austen novel quiz brought to you by QuizillaThanks to the ladies of

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1121780822248572342005-08-11T08:00:00.000-05:002005-08-11T08:13:03.626-05:00Breakfast Menus

The morning goes smoother when there are few decisions for me to make so I made a breakfast menu and assigned a certain meal to each weekday. This plan has been going well. The kids like it because they know what they're going to eat each morning and I like it because they don't beg for the same breakfast food every day. I've added the breakfast menu to my control journal.Monday: Cereal & fruit (

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123699687132775292005-08-10T13:46:00.000-05:002005-08-10T13:48:07.136-05:00Quote of the Day: Vice

Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,As to be hated needs but to be seen;Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face,We first endure, then pity, then embrace.Alexander Pope - Essay on Man. Epistle ii. Line 217.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123697457765705022005-08-10T13:01:00.000-05:002005-08-10T13:10:57.766-05:00Rare Jewel Magazine

For the next year I'll be reviewing Rare Jewel Magazine for Mind & Media. Feel confused and frustrated about your Christian role in American politics and culture?Do today’s issues seem complex—need black and white clarity in an easy-to-understand format? Looking for brief and accurate insights about today’s news and trends, and how they impact your life? How would you feel if our currency no

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123681533238964972005-08-10T08:36:00.000-05:002005-08-10T08:45:33.266-05:00Nuttnhoney Homemaking

Kim MacNutt, AKA Nuttnhoney, has a wonderful collection of homemaking, meal planning, and frugal living info and links on her website.P.S. If you want to see pretty things, take a gander at her stamped card galleries.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123676536558723112005-08-10T07:10:00.000-05:002005-08-10T07:23:29.593-05:00True Sexism

Today, civil service rules [for Denver, Colorado firefighters] give little weight to the physical and agility portion of the tests to avoid discriminating against women. Am I the only woman who longs for the day when her sex will not be judged by the color of their skin their possession of ovaries but by the content of their character their exceptional abilities?You can read the rest of the

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123675377064722882005-08-10T06:52:00.000-05:002005-08-10T07:04:51.173-05:00The Great Raid

As a patriotic American whose family members have served and fought in every American war since the Revolution, I always get a little giddy when I hear of a pro-American, pro-military movie. Such a movie is a rare find these days. When the movie also portrays Christianity in a good light, I am doubly pleased. Thus was my reaction to this movie review of the upcoming film, The Great Raid, starring

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123672726510398562005-08-10T06:06:00.000-05:002005-08-10T07:03:42.276-05:00Narnia Movie Free Stuff

Get your free The Chronicles of Narnia downloads, ecards, movie trailers, and more here.Thanks to PalmTree Pundit for the link.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123594990971651392005-08-09T07:36:00.000-05:002005-08-09T08:43:11.020-05:00Probably More Than You Really Want to Know - Part 3

Continuing where I left off:41. I met and became friends with my husband in high school while we waited every day after school for our chronically-late parents to pick us up.42. We had actually been introduced at a school football game by a mutual friend the year before but neither of us remembered that.43. He didn't know that several girls, including a teen model, were interested in him and I

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123545134591170942005-08-08T18:46:00.000-05:002005-08-08T18:52:14.593-05:00Homemaker of the Year

Congrats to Peggy Phillips, mother of Doug Phillips of Vision Forum, who has been named Homemaker of the Year by Phyllis Schlafly’s Eagle Forum. Hooray for Mrs. Phillips and a job well done!

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123543630347809732005-08-08T17:56:00.000-05:002005-08-08T18:28:35.116-05:00Q & A: How do I manage?

Q. Laura said:You'll have to share your secrets of how you manage to look good while juggling kids and house. I haven't figured it out yet. I try to get up earlier than the baby, but pretty soon, I find myself setting the alarm for 3:30 a.m. because as soon as I'm awake, she's awake and then my day belongs to her. The past two weeks she's been in this

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123504497334446082005-08-08T07:32:00.000-05:002005-08-08T07:34:57.336-05:00Modern Retro Housewives

Here is an interesting essay on being a modern retro housewife I thought ya'll might like.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123504172026216442005-08-08T07:08:00.000-05:002005-08-08T07:35:56.676-05:00Weird Baby Names

In the interest of laughing at weird baby names, I thought I would post this link. I can also personally vouch for the following real names:Female (pronounced Fuh-molly)Lemonjello & Oranjello (brothers)V*gina (pronounced Vuh-gina with a short i)Clumidia (spelled that way)Porsche (girl)Tequila (girl)Dr. Valentine Day (man)John Mary (woman)a hippie's daughter named KrishnaMisty Waters

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123502894831256002005-08-08T07:04:00.000-05:002005-08-08T07:08:14.840-05:00Canning Question

Where does one go to buy canning supplies? I have a freezer full of strawberries that are just desperate to become jam and I'd like to can them. I've never canned before; usually, I make freezer jam.

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123244752070522042005-08-05T06:55:00.000-05:002005-08-05T07:25:52.076-05:00Probably More Than You Really Want to Know - Part 2

Continuing where I left off, here are some more things you probably didn't know about Mrs. Happy Housewife:21. I've had severe depression for the majority of my life.22. I was born on an army base. (And my mother was born on an air force base.)23. I hate diamonds. I think they're boring and I can't understand why they are supposed to be a girl's best friend.24. My birthstone is a Garnet but I was

Mrs. Happy Housewifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12213390265156442952noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12128349.post-1123241704964355282005-08-05T06:34:00.000-05:002005-08-05T06:43:09.970-05:00Oilcloth Projects

Speaking of oilcloth, HGTV has an informative article on oilcloth online and Martha Stewart has six cute oilcloth projects on her website. I really like the oilcloth placemats. For more oilcloth project ideas, see the sample page at Oilcloth International.

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