by Kristen | Nov 14, 2011 | Cookies, Family Traditions, First Snow
Last Friday, we awoke to a beautiful ground covering of white snow. The kids were excited, eager to touch it and yes, eat it. (My husband, incidentally, has taught Sweet Boy the most important rule in regards to snow… Rule One: Don’t eat yellow snow.)...
by Kristen | Nov 11, 2011 | Thanksgiving
When I first read about this idea in Thriving Family (October/November 2011) , I immediately fell in love with it. The idea comes from magazine reader, Letitia Suk. (And if you haven’t yet started your free subscription to this magazine, go here for...
by Kristen | Nov 10, 2011 | Black Friday, Deals, Shopping
Imagine it! A 3am wake-up call. A ball-cap, little makeup and maybe a little snow-dusting on the ground. You and your peeps off to brave the crowds and score some of the best deals of the year! Yep, we’re talking about Black Friday today.Do you shop on Black...
by Kristen | Nov 9, 2011 | Busy Bags, Travel, Traveling with Kids
Our Most Recent Busy Bags / State Border Bags The holidays are coming and many of you may have road trips planned to see family. In the midst of all your cooking, baking, hustle and bustle, don’t forget to pack busy bags for your kids. It will make your road...
by Kristen | Nov 8, 2011 | Freedom, Vote
Today is Election Day. When I think of the principles on which our country was founded, the freedoms we enjoy and the cost at which it was obtained, I am often amazed. We are so blessed to live free! I’ll be the first to admit our country has a lot of...
My name is Kristen. I'm a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging about fun ways to celebrate each and every day and the special occasions of life. Here you'll find inspiration for family fun, children's activities, party planning and a faith-filled life. 
