For the first time in 7 years, today is looking and feeling a little different. Since losing my mom, I’ve spent Mother’s Day ignoring Mother's Day. Now, for those of you that know me, I’m not one to be explicitly rude and disrespectful. On this day, though, it sometimes feels like I'm being that way. [...]
Author: mrsdeclaireinghappiness
Motherhood: My Agreements & Disagreements!
When I first started brainstorming and writing this post, I was sitting in a darkened, heated room listening to the "shusher" go onnn.... and....off...shhhhh.....shhhhh...shhhh. Why? You might ask. I was helping my baby learn how to nap in his pack and play by himself. And if you say that I was crazy for doing that, [...]
Back to Work: A Mama Teacher Story
Happy Monday!! I hope you all had a great weekend and a great start of the week. CONGRATS!!! You made it through your Monday! I’m sitting here on this fine Monday afternoon, reflecting on my time back at school. As you may have known, I went back to work this two Wednesdays ago. And the [...]
Twas the Last Night of Maternity Leave…
‘Twas the last night of maternity leave and all through our homeEvery person was thinking JoJo I don’t wanna leave you alone (with Dad… Lol) Mama was packing her bag, hoping to put JoJo inIf she could take her baby to school that would sure be a win! But Daddy said, no, it was his [...]
Re-deCLAIREing Happiness Part 3
Third times the charm…right??? The first time I started this blog was when I graduated college. I had just been on a writing high from my University of Illinois James Scholar’s Senior Year Project. I was blogging about my student teaching experience and LOVED it. Sharing my teaching experience was so fun and so easy. [...]
DIY Rustic Wreath
For my #WhatchaMakingWednesday, I wanted to highlight this rustic wreath I made for our apartment! Since we moved into our apartment, I had been researching and looking for a wreath. I wanted something "rustic" and "stylish" with "light, fluffy greenery" and "cream flowers". WELL, after going into home decor stores like Pier One, Target, Bed [...]
Miss DeCLAIREing Happiness “Chegan” Meal Plan & Recipe Book!
I have just created my FIRST EVER Chegan Recipe & Lifestyle eBook!! If you've been following my instagram recently, you will see that I have made the shift to fueling my body with whole, plant based foods.... plus some animal/meat options. I call it CHEGAN! If you are interested in receiving this eBook, all ya have [...]
Saturdays Are For The Breads!
I guess one of the most searched things on Google during Quarantine has been Banana Bread Recipes. Well, here I am adding to the mix/trend!! Yesterday, I modified two banana bread recipes to make them sugar-free, gluten-free, and without oils and butters. I made a Double Chocolate Banana Bread and a Snickerdoodle Banana Bread. I'm [...]
Quarantine Nights: Date Night, Family Night, & Bestie Night Ideas!
Happy hmmmm what day is it??? Does anyone else feel that way?! Honestly, #quarantinelife has felt like when it's summer vacation in a sense: you don't know what day it is. All the days kind of mush together! So happy "whatever day it is"! Recently, I saw a post online and couldn't stop laughing: Quarantine [...]
A Different Kind of Spring Break
Happy Sunday Friends! Today is my last day of Spring Break before heading back to school tomorrow...however, it feels different. It feels like I've been on break for weeks. It is different. I'll be heading back to school virtually tomorrow. How I wish that I would be having the #SundayScaries and actually be physically heading [...]
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