Happily Howards

A Life & Style Blog by Erin Howard

  • Exploring Benefits & Tips for a 24 Hour Fast

    The idea of a 24 hour fast has become quite popular. It's known for its health benefits and ease of fitting into diet plans. Many have found that it boosts metabolism and overall health by fasting overnight. In this article, we're going to look into how fasting for 24 hours affects ...

  • Healthy Eating Week: Embrace Nutritious Habits

    Welcome to Healthy Eating Week! This week is a nudge to think about our eating habits. It teaches us the value of a diet filled with essential nutrients for a healthy body. Only 28% of us eat the advised five portions of fruits and veggies each day, even though it's recommended. ...

  • How morning rituals shape mindset

    Establishing a consistent and meaningful morning ritual is more than just a motivational trend—it directly impacts your ability to manage your daily mental resources. Known as your “mental bankroll,” this internal capital includes your focus, emotional resilience, and ability to make sound decisions under pressure. Just as you wouldn't start your ...

    How morning rituals shape mindset

  • Family budgets and survival planning

    In an unpredictable economic landscape, families face mounting pressures to secure their financial futures. Budgeting for everyday needs is one thing—but when you layer in long-term planning like pensions, healthcare, debt repayment, and emergencies, it becomes a survival strategy. In this article, we explore why treating family budgets as a plan ...

    Family budgets and stakes: smart planning tips

  • How to increase metabolism naturally 

    Metabolism, the intricate process that converts food into energy, plays a pivotal role in our overall health and well-being. This biological mechanism not only fuels our daily activities but also influences our weight, energy levels, and even mood. Understanding how to increase metabolism is crucial for those seeking to optimize their ...

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  • What is intermittent fasting: understanding timed eating 

    What is intermittent fasting? It's a dietary approach that's taken the health world by storm, focusing not on what you eat, but when you eat. This time-restricted eating pattern has gained immense popularity in recent years, captivating the attention of health enthusiasts, researchers, and celebrities alike. Unlike traditional diets that dictate ...

    what is intermittent fasting

  • What is apple cider vinegar good for: benefits and uses explained 

    Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has become a household name in recent years, sparking curiosity about what is apple cider vinegar good for. This tangy, amber-colored liquid has transcended its humble origins as a simple kitchen ingredient to become a celebrated elixir in the world of health and wellness. But what exactly ...

    what is apple cider vinegar good for

Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50

I’ve partnered with World Market to bring you some fun and thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts under $50! Did you realize Mother’s Day is less than 2 weeks away? That’s still a good amount of time to shop, but this year, I want to encourage us all to go the more thoughtful route! ... read more

How I Study the Bible || Helpful Tips & Resources

Today’s post is a big and important one: How I Study the Bible. Recently, over on my Instagram, I’ve been sharing some of my devotionals. And the response has been incredible! I’m so encouraged that so many of you desire to grow your relationship with God and dive deeper into His ... read more

My Current Favorite Podcasts || Spring 2017

After many requests, I’m finally getting around to sharing some of my current favorite podcasts! Over the past six months, I’ve become a huge fan of podcasts. I used to listen to them a few years ago back when I was driving to my teaching job (1 hour+ every day), but then ... read more

2017 Vision Survey || Happily Howards

Happy 2017! I’m startin’ the year off strong with this 2017 vision survey to help me set some goals for myself and to get some input from you lovelies! I’m also gettin’ pretty honest with some of my current struggles. If you’ve followed my blog for a while, then you’ve probably ... read more

15 Must-Know International Travel Tips

I’m finally getting around to sharing my international travel tips with you! Some of you know that last fall we took a trip to Italy. And it was absolutely amazing! It was our first big international trip where we had to deal with crazy travel, different cultures, and not staying in ... read more

Rome Travel Guide

I’ve finally gotten around to putting together my Rome travel guide! If you didn’t know already, Jay and I traveled to Italy back in October. Right after our trip, I took a little sabbatical from blogging to regain focus, purpose, and vision. Now that I’m back, it’s about time that I ... read more

Florence Travel Guide

I’m so excited to be sharing our Florence travel guide! In case you missed it, I’m doing a little Italy series where I’m sharing multiple travel guides along with some helpful packing and traveling posts. Be sure to check out my 15 Must-Know International Travel Tips post as well as my ... read more

Patio Makeover on a Budget

I’m so excited to be sharing my “Patio Makeover on a Budget” post with y’all! If you follow me on social media (especially on my Instagram stories!), then you’ve heard me talk about my patio makeover. As you’ll be able to see in the pictures below, our patio space was very sad ... read more

Floral Midi Dress + Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale

I’m so happy to be sharing this gorgeous floral midi dress with you because I’ve been obsessing over for the past week! It was one of those items that looked so fabulous online that I was nervous it wouldn’t be as cute when I got it in person. But, in my humble opinion, ... read more

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