by Kristen | Nov 11, 2013 | Crafts, Games & Activities, Parties
Do you love a good treasure hunt? I do! For my son’s Octonauts party, we put together a Captain Calico Jack treasure hunt and the kids absolutely loved it. But to make a pirate’s treasure hunt authentic, you need to make treasure map paper. And it is...
by Kristen | Aug 19, 2013 | Crafts, DIY, Let's Get Creative, Parties
There is so much to love about fabric banners! The lovely way they look behind a party table, the way they dance in a summer breeze and also how inexpensively they can be made. There is even a chance you have all you need in your house this very moment. Maybe it is...
by Kristen | Jul 22, 2013 | at Home, Crafts, DIY
I love daisies. They conjure up happy, innocent, playful and worry-free feelings in me. And seeing my daughter run around in daisy chain necklace is just a precious summertime moment turned forever memory. You’ll love how simple these are to make. You...
by Kristen | May 1, 2013 | at Home, Crafts, Marriage and Family, the Everyday
On Monday, we talked about how time flies by and our children are growing up so fast. I almost can’t stand it! We shared five important reminders to help us savor and celebrate the moments. Which one did you need to hear most? Today, I’ve got a...
by Kristen | Mar 8, 2013 | at Home, Crafts, DIY, Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Puzzles! We are a puzzle-loving family. We have oodles of them, everywhere. We recently even hosted a puzzle party and invited 23 of our cousins. Yes, we are a nutty puzzle family. But there is great value to working puzzles with your children. Puzzles help...
by Kristen | Feb 27, 2013 | at Home, Crafts, Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
If you read about our Puzzle Party, you may remember that I made a Popsicle Stick Photo Puzzle favors for all of our cousins. While this project does take a little extra time because of the various stages, it is so much fun to watch my kids put together these simple...
by Kristen | Sep 26, 2012 | Crafts, Date Night, Relationships
Spend time together . . . just the two of you. Yep, all the relationship experts say this is important. But sometimes when you have small children, it just isn’t all that easy. You have to dedicate time, call on family for help or hire a sitter and then pay...
by Kristen | Jun 19, 2012 | Crafts, Tutorial
Over the last week, I have been sharing Marcy’s “This Little Light of Mine” Party. One of her great decorations was a wall hanging made from four canvases that when disassembled, will hang in her son’s bedroom. A fun feature that she...
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. 
