by Kristen | Aug 31, 2012 | End of Summer, Family Traditions
Summer is winding down. Can you believe it? School has started and the pools are closing . . . which only means one thing with my family: Doggie Swim Day! On the last day of my aunt’s pool season, they invite any dogs over to come and swim. And let me tell...
by Kristen | Dec 12, 2011 | Christmas Cards, Family Traditions
The cards are rolling in! A friend shared this idea with me last year and I’m excited to be starting the tradition with our kids. At dinner time, one of the kids runs over to our snowman card holder and pulls out a card we have received. Then we stop and take...
by Kristen | Nov 14, 2011 | Cookies, Family Traditions, First Snow
Last Friday, we awoke to a beautiful ground covering of white snow. The kids were excited, eager to touch it and yes, eat it. (My husband, incidentally, has taught Sweet Boy the most important rule in regards to snow… Rule One: Don’t eat yellow snow.)...
by Kristen | Jul 20, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Box, Birthday Music Box, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions, Family Traditions, Parties
I love birthdays! And as I mentioned last week, we are in “Birthday Mode” in my household. So over the next couple weeks, I will be sharing some of my favorite birthday traditions. If you have any you would like to share, please send them in! I would...
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. 
