- December 1st, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Organization is the one thing that will get us through the season smiling and singing! As long as we stay on schedule we will get it all done in a timely man…
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- November 23rd, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Don’t get yourself all stressed out from the holidays. Relax and enjoy the day. Remember to give Thanks, and to count your blessings. Even if its been a tough year for you, remember that there is…
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- November 18th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
This weekend is the time to get your game plan in order for Thanksgiving. Get your plan of action set and ready to go. Being prepared and organized for the holiday is half the battle. This weekend…
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- November 15th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Time to get all your ducks (or is that turkeys) in a row. 10 Tips to save you from disaster the day of Thanksgiving! TIP 1 One of the best tips I le…
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- November 14th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
DECORATING YOUR TABLE FOR THANKSGIVING This is one of my favorite things to do with holidays and my family always looks forward to see what I come up with. Now is the time to start at least thinking…
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- November 13th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
THE TURKEY TO-DO LIST!! Yes its time to stop procrastinating and start taking action. Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away! This coming week must kick it into full gear. It will be our last full…
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Dear Dawn, I have nearly 25 guests coming over for Thanksgiving dinner. I am panicking on what to do and when to do it. Help. I’ve never even made a turkey before! Scared of turkey day! Dear sc…
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- November 9th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Last week your challenge was to create a Thanksgiving Planner. I hope that you picked one up and started to decorate it. This week we will begin to fill it. Create a Meal Planner and a Guest List.…
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- November 4th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
For those of you who are going to a relative or friends home for dinner, you need to show up with more than just your appetite! Even if the hostess declined your offer to bring something, its proper…
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- November 3rd, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
In my family we have a turkey platter that was given to my Mother from her mother. It is very ugly and its plastic. My Mother has since passed it and Thanksgiving on to me. It may be ugly a…
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- November 2nd, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Don’t you wish that your grandmother left you a guide to the holidays? Wouldn’t it be nice to just reach for a binder that she prepared for you with step by step instructions of how to create t…
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- October 3rd, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
With the busy holiday season we can get a lot of stress. You can relieve some of this stress by knowing what your routine is. When your home is clean, you are automatically going to feel less stress…
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- September 29th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
As much as I love to travel, I love coming home! I have no pictures. YET. I didn't bring my camera. I forgot it. Stupid I know. Good news is Mom brought a camera. BUT its not a digital so I'll ha…
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Save time, save money and save your sanity. How many times have you stood at the refrigerator staring at what’s inside trying to figure out a balanced meal? Staring and staring and not coming up w…
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Having dinner as a family is important. With so many schedules and time constraints I know this can be a challenge. But the benefits are so important. Studies have found that sitting together as a…
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- September 24th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
So much stuff, and so little place to put it! This week, lets really try and purge and organize our kitchens. It’s the heart of the home. We’ve gotten under the sink and threw out the stuff tha…
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- September 15th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
Well were off to NYC and to the San Gennaro Feast this weekend!!! The 82nd Annual Feast of San Gennaro, New York City’s longest-running, biggest and most revered religious outdoor festival in the Un…
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- August 24th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Now its the time to see if our schedules are fitting the back to school routine. Take the time now to revamp your schedules and chores if needed. Don’t wait till the house is a disaster and you d…
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- August 21st, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
I am a spring cleaner AND a Fall cleaner!! I love to batten down the hatches for the upcoming cold months. Get the home spic and span and extra cozy and homey for the holidays. Time to get the summer…
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
ITS OK TO CRY MAMA!! With school starting and us crying mommies sending our children off, I thought I would share some great poems with you, to remind yourself…
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
With school comes homework and problems that maybe Mom and Dad just have no idea about. Thank goodness for the internet. Today its so easy for parents and students to just surf the net for info t…
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- August 18th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
Perhaps I should say "first annual Italian fest 09!" Yup, its been decided, declared, and ordered, that I do this every year! Good Lord help me!It really was a huge success! Of course there were a fe…
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- August 16th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Are your children organized and efficient? Are you? Do they possess good study skills that will benefit them through school and through life? Do not wait to teach good habits. Be an example to your ch…
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
Its all about the bread. Finding good crusty bread can be difficult in some areas but worth the effort!! Cholesterol King Heart Stopper The ultimate party sub. This is intended to feed approximat…
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- August 15th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Do not be a victim to the morning madness of frantically running around looking for clean underwear, homework, permission slips, milk money and keys. Get organized now before school starts. Get a pla…
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- July 30th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Teaching our children about fire safety and protecting our homes. Get your family involved.Teach your children evacuation techniques, in case of a fire.Have a plan and practice it.Have a fire drill th…
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- July 25th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Summer is speeding by us. Before you know it, you will be putting the little ones on the bus for school. Are you ready? Have you been school shopping? Do the kids have enough socks, underwear and clo…
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- July 18th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Can’t decide what to get your cousin Betty for a shower present? Don’t want to give the same old thing? Check out the article on AOL for some great gift giving ideas. Men's Diaper Bag …a diape…
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- July 14th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
I know you all think I’m organized and have it all together, right? HA. Not so. If I don’t write things down, it’s gone forever. Lost into the vast wast…
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- July 2nd, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
Well I wish I knew! I'm attempting to do this myself in August. The plans are in full swing right now and so is my panic!I started out by making a guest list. Of course this list grew and grew. Yo…
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- May 18th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
I love the warm weather and grilling season! Nothing is better than cooking outside on the grill and eating al fresco!! The warm sun shining down on you while you enjoy the smells of Italian sausage…
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- May 6th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
Make Mom breakfast on Mothers Day!! Don't forget the espresso!!Spinach and Ricotta FrittataMakes 8 servings1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 1/2 cups white mushrooms, thinly sliced2 cups baby spinach, thi…
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- May 4th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
I love this recipe for the great flavors and for the convenience of being able to make them in the morning and throwing them on the grill for dinner. My boys and husband lov…
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- April 25th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Dear Dawn,How should I prepare for summer cooking on the grill? How do I clean the grill racks or get the grill ready? Any tips?Yucky grill and clueless Dear clueless,Before or after each grilling ses…
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- April 22nd, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
This week , we are going to get our kids prepared to enter into the world with manners. Maybe they have just slacked off a bit , or maybe they are little and still learning. Whatever the case, manners…
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- April 19th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
DEAR DAWN! Dear Houswife Dawn,I need help with ironing. Is there a right and wrong way? I’m sure there is, but I was never taught how to iron. Sometimes the…
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- April 17th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
When you Spring Clean your linen closet, don't throw out your scruffy towels until you try this trick. Its like getting brand new towels!HOW TO GET YOUR SCRUFFY TOWELS FRESH AND FLUFFY AGAIN! STOP US…
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- April 16th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
As we gathered to celebrate my fathers 70th birthday, all I could think of was, WOW! My Dad is 70? How did this happen? Where have all the years gone? While I feel blessed that my Dad is here with u…
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- April 15th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
This week were talking laundry!!! The idea that laundry needs to be separated has more to do with fabric care than anything else. But there are a number of re…
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- April 13th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
How to prepare, plan and pack for a move into a new home! This is an exciting time in your life and you want to enjoy it as much as possible. Careful planning is the biggest step. You cannot just thro…
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- April 11th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: 1001 meatballs served!
While some recipes call for boneless legs that may be stuffed and rolled, I find that this recipe keeps more flavor of the lamb with the bone in. For a great holiday lamb, this is the best. It may ta…
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- April 9th, 2009
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HappyhousewifeDAWN has posted a new entry on: Housewife Hints
Time For An Update?? Is it time to update your child’s bedroom?Have they outgrown the cute bear theme from when they were 3 years old? There are many benefits t…
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