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I’m so glad you’re here. Creating My Happiness is a place for busy moms to find tips & tricks to make life easier. Whether it’s parenting, meal planning, home organization, or self-care, our mission is to help you love your life. So many moms come here hoping to make their life easier, more enjoyable. My hope is that I can show you some of the tips and tricks I have learned over the years to improve my home life. This includes how to start a side hussle or at-home business to bring in a little extra money for your family.

As a stay at home mom, we are always looking for ways to help around the home. CMH is a 100% judgement free zone. We understand that every mom is unique, and so are their kids. That’s why we share stories from real life, stuff that worked for us, and no mom shaming.

Do you have a tip, trick, or story to share with the CMH community? We are always looking for great content!

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Chocolate Chip Cookies from the “Bite Me More” Sisters

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat, and for a party or a bake sale you really can't go wrong with those soft, chewy confections.  And though they're a classic, there are as many variations of chocolate chip cookies are there are pebbles in a stream. Personally, I think all versions of this cookie have their...

50 Things to Do With an Extra Hour

The end of Daylight Savings Time is coming and that means we all get that hour back that we painfully gave up last spring.  Rather than letting that hour go to waste, here are some things you can do to make the most of your extra hour this weekend. Sleep Read Have sex Clean Play Candy Crush/ Angry Birds/ game of the...
A favorite tradition in our family is to read holiday themed books to get into the spirit, but I've never thought to do it for Thanksgiving. This year, since my daughter has finally discovered she loves to read, we're going to give thanks on more than just one day.

12 Amazing Children’s Books for the Thanksgiving Season

Thanksgiving is a great time to share seasonal books with your children. Not only do most these books have a fun fall theme, but Thanksgiving stories typically celebrate wonderful characteristics like community, family, and sharing. If you’re searching for some great Thanksgiving-related tales to share with your kids...

5 Ways to Honor Lost Loved Ones During the Holidays

The holiday season is a joyous time.  Filled with laughter, love, good food, and good friends.  But for those who've lost a loved one, the joy can be overshadowed by the absence of a husband, wife, spouse, or sibling.  Of course, our loved ones wouldn't want us to miss out on the happiness of the season. So how can...

How to Manage a Time Change with Young Children

Time changes are an annoyance for everyone.  So if you're traveling to a different time zone or just facing a daylight savings time shift, get ready for a bumpy ride. In the US Daylight Savings Time ends November 1 at 2 am this year.  Whether or not getting an "extra hour" on the day after Halloween is a good thing...

Stay Healthy This Holiday Season with These Winter Wellness Tips

The holiday season is all about spending time with family and friends. The last thing you want this time of year is a nasty cold or the flu. Luckily, there are several ways we can prevent these illnesses during the cold winter months. Follow these winter wellness tips to stay happy and healthy this holiday season....

Awesome Apple Recipes for Autmn

Nothing against the pumpkin - I grew some in our garden this year - but remember when the apple was King of Autumn?  I miss those days, especially since I much prefer apple flavored treats to pumpkin. So I've gathered up a bunch of neat ideas that feature apples for you to try this autumn.  Enjoy! Honeycrisp Apple...

15 Mouth-Watering Ways to Cook a Turkey

Turkey Day is coming, and that means.. well... turkey!  And except for the lucky bird pardoned by the President, Americans will consume nearly 50 million turkeys - that's 800 million pounds - on Thanksgiving Day (and the days that follow). Personally, I love Thanksgiving.  I love the gathering of friends and family...

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