by Kristen | Jul 15, 2014 | A Heart to Serve, Faith, the Everyday
My children approach money in very different ways. To one, money is a means of getting more toys. This child is driven to earn more and get more, all for the purpose of accumulating a new and tangible item. To my other child, money is an opportunity. This child is...
by Kristen | Jan 31, 2014 | A Heart to Serve, More Celebrations, the Occasions
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner (as if you didn’t already know from your Pinterest feed!). It is easy to buy little Valentine’s for the school chums or neighborhood kids, but are you inadvertently missing out on blessing others who...
by Kristen | Jan 27, 2014 | A Heart to Serve, Any Excuse to Party, Entertaining, Hospitality, Parties, Party Theme
Well friends, I have found another kind of party that I LOVE. A couple Sunday’s ago, I hosted a Soup Party for Dan’s family of 20. It was the perfect theme for a cold, winter day. Have you been experiencing freezing or colder than usual temperatures? We...
by Kristen | Jan 23, 2014 | A Heart to Serve, the Everyday
Even though it is winter and many of us are bundled up to stay warm inside, there are still plenty of ways to serve and help others. Serving needs to be a mindset until it becomes a way of life. I know from experience that the idea of helping others must be in the...
by Kristen | Nov 11, 2013 | A Heart to Serve, Everyday Moments, the Everyday
Over one year ago, I launched my ebook, Teach Me To Serve. I have been so blessed and thankful for the wonderful response. And it is time to celebrate! For the first time, I am offering a 50% off discount code for pdf copies. Teaching your kids to serve can seem to...
by Kristen | Jul 29, 2013 | A Heart to Serve, the Everyday
One day your child is being super friendly to the new kid, picking flowers for his sister and helping set the table. You’re feeling pretty good about this parenting thing. Your child is thinking of others and being helpful. Then the next day, you glance over...
by Kristen | Apr 19, 2013 | A Heart to Serve, the Everyday
Today, I am over at Tricia Goyer’s site, Not Quite Amish talking about raising kids with a heart to serve. The Amish community is known for it service and kindness to others. Our current culture tends more to the “all about me” mentality. I...
by Kristen | Oct 23, 2012 | A Heart to Serve, Recipes
I am always on the look out for ways to involve my kids in giving to or blessing another person. This particular idea not only makes it easy to do just that, but it is fun to make and quite delicious. For Our Chocolate & Strawberry Trifle, You’ll Need:...
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. 
