by Kristen | Dec 17, 2012 | Death, Hope
photo credit The last week has been a whirlwind and it hardly seems possible to have been an actual week. My grandmother took a turn for the worse last Sunday evening and died early Thursday morning. Death is different when it is expected. (I realize it is...
by Kristen | Dec 12, 2012 | eBooks, Gratitude, Thankful
A couple weeks ago, I mentioned an ebook that a blogging friend of mine had written. It is called Thanksgiving Heart: Cultivating Gratitude in Young Children All Year Round from Stacie Nelson at Motherhood on a Dime. Now before you’re tempted to click to...
by Kristen | Dec 10, 2012 | Organization
photo credit Well, here we are at the end of the year, wrapping up our 12 months of home organization. Through small and achievable goals, we have purged, planned and organized various areas of our household. Are you celebrating your achievements? To close out the...
by Kristen | Dec 7, 2012 | DIY, Fun for Kids
Who needs to spend a lot of money on a marble track? Not us! Because today, we are building a marble run that will not only thrill and engage your kids, but all the items needed are likely to be found right in your home. Much to my husband’s dismay, I am a saver. I...
by Kristen | Dec 5, 2012 | Colors, Party Planning
Colors. The beginning of decorating for your party. This decision will influence everything from tablecloths, plates and napkins, tags and stationery, and all your party decoration. If you have a theme selected, this may be an easy decision. But there are many...