by Kristen | Oct 9, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Do you stop and smell the roses? Ok, you know I’m not talking about the literal roses. I don’t even have roses in my yard . . . and if I did, they would probably die before I could smell them. What I am after is IF you take time to enjoy the special...
by Kristen | Sep 9, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Recently in a guest post on Motherhood On A Dime, I mentioned that when my family heads out to an athletic game, my kids lose interest pretty quickly. Does this happen to your younger children, too? We end up spending more time out of the stands focused on hot dogs...
by Kristen | Aug 28, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Last Friday night, my family went to a minor league baseball game. We usually go to one or two games a year and we have a blast eating hot dogs, birthday cake ice cream, but the time actually sitting in the stands is . . . well, short. Young kids (at least my young...
by Kristen | Aug 21, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, Teachable Moments, the Everyday
Every month, a little green box appears on our front porch. My kids make me immediately grab the scissors to cut through the tape for a glance of what is inside. Secretly, I’m just as curious and excited. I know I’ll find something fun, creative...
by Kristen | Aug 16, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Today is our final summertime Photo Friday and this picture is my own, taken from my back deck. We are treated to so many gorgeous summer sunsets. Billowing clouds, rich colors, each uniquely painted across the vastness of the sky. It is one of the things I...
by Kristen | Aug 14, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
If you have been to Build-A-Bear Workshop, you know how fun and enchanting of an experience it can be. Well, the good news is that it just got better! This year, Build-A-Bear Workshop is re-imagining 25 of its stores across the country with “a bold new design...
by Kristen | Aug 9, 2013 | Gift Ideas, Let's Have Fun, the Occasions
I love this photo of Kim’s cute kiddos! Their little message would make a fun Father’s Day photo gift (framed, on a mug, calendar, etc). But you could also snap it on any ordinary day and mail the photo to Daddy at work as a surprise. I’m sure he...
by Kristen | Aug 2, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Who needs art camp when you have old paint sitting in your basement? That is exactly what Missy thought when she grabbed the cardboard and paint for a day of artistic fun. * I am totally doing this once I don’t have to worry about house showings (did I tell you...