http://happytobeathome.net Real Women Offering Real Encouragement Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:01:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There is something innocent and fresh about the beginning of a New Year. January is the one month a good number of folks feel inspired to take action rather than just thinking about all the “better” things they could be doing with their lives and to their bodies. Why not ... http://happytobeathome.net/a-diet-you-can-follow-with-your-kids/ During the school week, I get up about 30 minutes before the girls. I let Danny sleep in as long as he wants to unless we need to be somewhere. The breakfast that I plan on my weekly menu is usually for the girls only. I don't get hungry till ... http://happytobeathome.net/day-2-in-melanies-kitchen/ What better time to discuss budgeting than now? Soon the numerous charge card statements will be overflowing mailboxes everywhere and the pressure to stay afloat will be harder than ever. We all succumb to the pressure of the Holidays. Even myself, being a former certified credit counselor, has fallen short on ... http://happytobeathome.net/now-is-the-time-to-revamp-the-budget/ Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am the owner of Madison Rose Vintage and the author of Extreme House Wifeing. My blog focuses primarily on my family life which includes my husband of over five years, my two year old daughter, and my one year old son. In my blog ... http://happytobeathome.net/etsy-spotlight-madison-rose-vintage/ It’s the middle of winter, the kids have been on a holiday break for several weeks and but now it is time to get back to hitting the school books. However, you are finding the kids (and maybe you for that matter!) are still not wanting to crack open the ... http://happytobeathome.net/teaching-math-around-the-house/ Greetings! Thank you for following me this week! Sundays in my kitchen are always BORING. We have a free for all, snack until you drop kind of day. We finish off any leftovers and eat junk that is left over from the week. Since we are following ... http://happytobeathome.net/day-1-in-melanies-kitchen/ Kate's Week This should prove to be an interesting week in my kitchen. With my new eating habits to lose 20 pounds and the monthly grocery trip on Tuesday, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. I am so glad I'm used to menu planning though. I know it will really come in handy ... http://happytobeathome.net/menu-plan-week-of-january-5/ We are pleased to introduce you to our next Kitchen of the Week guest blogger. Melanie blogs at In Search of Wonder where she writes about knitting, family life, faith, food and much more. Thank you for the opportunity to feature my kitchen on Happy To Be at Home. My name ... http://happytobeathome.net/intoducing-melanie-from-in-search-of-wonder/ This recipe is a little more elaborate than my daily pancake recipe, but it is a great breakfast for those weekends when you want something special. Plus, they freeze great! Blueberry Pancakes 2 c. flour 2 t. baking powder 1 t. baking soda 3 T. sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 c. buttermilk (or 3 T. vinegar ... http://happytobeathome.net/scrumptious-sunday-swap-blueberry-pancakes/ Whether you make the choice to be a work at home mother, a work force woman, or a housewife, the decision should not be one that's made alone. When my husband and I first married, we began to notice that once we both were working, we had little time to spend ... http://happytobeathome.net/being-happy-at-home-is-a-choice/