by Kristen | Jun 28, 2016 | at Home, Crafts, Gift Ideas, the Occasions
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CelebrateAmazingBDays #CollectiveBias Birthday season is about to begin in my family. Summer brings three birthdays and I am very excited to celebrate....
by Kristen | May 25, 2016 | at Home, Crafts
Hi friends! I am SO excited that summer break is nearly here! Being free from school work and schedule, and getting tons of time to play outside. Are you ready? At the new house, we have lots of woods, tons of dirt and too much poison ivy. But there are also cool...
by Kristen | Apr 29, 2016 | at Home, Crafts, Entertaining, Entertaining Fridays, Let's Get Creative, Parties
I have found a new little obsession this spring. (Remember last summer’s obsession?) Maybe my new preoccupation is because I have desperately waited for spring to actually arrive. Or possibly, it is simply because these things are plain old sweet. But I...
by Kristen | Apr 26, 2016 | at Home, Crafts
Hi friends! We have been in the new house for just about six months and I am still working on hanging art and photos on the walls. A little lack of decorating inspiration and . . . yes, procrastination too. But today, that’s ending with this sweet burlap wall...
by Kristen | Apr 15, 2016 | at Home, Crafts, Gift Ideas, Let's Get Creative, Parties, the Occasions
Whether you are looking for a handmade gift or unique party favors, today have a fantastic craft for you! I will be showing you how to make tiles into coasters. They are surprisingly inexpensive and can be suited to any theme (which is always a huge win in my book)....
by Kristen | Mar 22, 2016 | at Home, Crafts, Entertaining, Entertaining Fridays, Save Some Dough
Today, I have a lovely spring centerpiece that will look gorgeous on your table. Instead of flowers arranged around a vase filled with stacked candies, this arrangement nestles the candy atop the flowers, inviting your friends and family to gather near to...
by Kristen | Jan 4, 2016 | at Home, Crafts, Teachable Moments, the Everyday
When I was growing up, on the side of our refrigerator, my mom hung a Blessing Board. It was a small framed chalkboard with the word, “Blessings” across the top and on it, we would write things for which we were thankful. Over the years, there were many...
by Kristen | Nov 30, 2015 | at Home, Crafts
A couple weeks ago, Dan and I were at a fundraiser dinner and the table favors were sweet acorn ornaments. They were so cute and I knew instantly I had to make more. Their acorns involved drilling and metal rings, but I needed something faster and easier. So I...
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. 
