by Kristen | Jul 17, 2013 | Marriage and Family, Teachable Moments, the Everyday
I am very excited to welcome Emily Whitten of Redeemed Reader as our guest today. If you are struggling with a reluctant reader or even want to encourage a continued love of reading in your child, you will enjoy Emily’s post today. I sure did! Most parents...
by Kristen | Jun 28, 2013 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
I am going to ask you to stop for a minute and think about something. I’d like you to think through the course of yesterday. How many times did your kids hear you laugh? How often did they see you smile or hear you chuckle? When I am busy, I...
by Kristen | Jun 5, 2013 | Marriage and Family
Hello friends! It is nice to be back with you. The last few weeks have been anything but slow and calm as I took a break from blogging. We gave the final push to get our house listed on the market. I am still wondering how you get anything else done when you are...
by Kristen | May 21, 2013 | Marriage and Family
Hi Friends, I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a some time off from blogging. With trying to prepare the house for sale and our other commitments, things have been a bit too busy. Something has gotta give and I know I don’t want it to be my kids....
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 | Apr 29, 2013 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
Is it happening too fast for you? Are your children growing up too quickly? There was a time when I used to be able to hold my babies snug in my arms. Now when I pick them up, they take up more than half my body length. (Oooh, I love those bodies!) Dan...
by Kristen | Apr 12, 2013 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
Do you have some item in your house that always seems to disappear when you need it? I don’t know what it is but I can NEVER find a working thermometer. I still take temperatures under the arm and to come upon a thermometer that “tests” long...
by Kristen | Mar 20, 2013 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
Today, we’re celebrating the precious moments of family life with a simple and meaningful idea. Each New Year’s Day, Jackie starts a new memory jar. Whenever her kids do or say something cute or witty, Jackie jots it down, dates it and puts the note in...
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. 
