by Kristen | Aug 22, 2016 | Faith, the Everyday
Spectacular! That is the most fitting way to describe our visit to Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY. The 511-foot-long gorgeous, timber structure is awe-inspiring from the moment you arrive and step off the shuttle. It is incredible to walk through the decks...
by Kristen | May 20, 2016 | Faith
This post contains an affiliate link. I was super excited when I saw this new devotional by Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk called, “Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus.” It looked perfect for busy moms and truthfully, I have yet...
by Kristen | Sep 16, 2015 | Faith
Oh friends, I have such a sweet story to share with you today. It is a tale of God’s absolute goodness and favor for His children. Do you need to be encouraged? He cares for you and the details of your life. He is very aware of all that you are facing and is...
by Kristen | May 11, 2015 | Any Excuse to Party, Entertaining Fridays, Faith, Parties
Have you ever spent 10 weeks with a group of ladies, delving into the Word, sharing deeply and growing together? I spent about 10 years with the same lovely group of women doing one Bible Study after the next and loving it. There is something special about studying...
by Kristen | Apr 21, 2015 | Faith, Gift Ideas, the Occasions
Each spring, we all anticipate what the new Mother’s Day activity will be, sent out from my cousin, Cherise. Now in its fifth year, this tradition has been such a fun way to encourage each other in our role as mothers. The first year it was...
by Kristen | Mar 4, 2015 | Faith
I recently took my kids rollerskating for the first time. As you can imagine it was filled with tumbles and falls, rolled over fingers and plenty of frustration. But each time my kids fell, they got back up and tried again. I could not help but see the parallels of...
by Kristen | Feb 12, 2015 | Faith, Marriage and Family
Perspective. Outlook. Enjoying Life. Faith. Trust. …All things I want you to be thinking about for the next few moments. There is a book called, Fly a Little Higher by Laura Sobiech. It is the story of Laura’s teenage son, Zach, who was diagnosed with...
by Kristen | Jan 20, 2015 | Faith, Let's Have Fun, Teachable Moments
My children can spend hours building, creating and playing with legos. They build/rebuild, imagine all sorts of story lines and use their creations to reenact plots endlessly. And yes, the little bricks are all over my house, too. But here is the cool part: As a...
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. 
