by Kristen | Feb 20, 2013 | Any Excuse to Party, Parties, Party Theme
Each January, we gather the younger half of our nieces and nephews and host a Gingerbread House Party. However this year, the Puzzle Party along with our trip to Disney World occupied much of the month. But because traditions are important in this house, there...
by Kristen | Oct 15, 2012 | Birthdays, Parties, Party Theme
Aloha! We’re back talking about the Luau Celebration we hosted for my kids’ family birthday party. On the first post, we talked about greeting the guests with pineapple-coconut smoothies, leis and more. Today, we’re going to wrap up with the menu...
by Kristen | Oct 5, 2012 | Birthdays, Parties
Balloons are a festive and inexpensive way to decorate for a celebration. You can choose from a variety of color and sizes . . . the only drawback is having to blow up a large number of them. (Or you can ask your husband when it is for one of his sweet kid’s...
by Kristen | Sep 20, 2012 | Birthdays, Parties, Party Theme
As you can safely assume, birthdays are a big deal in our house. We celebrate the actual birthday with a fun activity and a more intimate dinner. We plan a friends party for each child and then we also host a joint family party for both kids (about 25 people and...
by Kristen | Sep 14, 2012 | Let's Get Creative, Parties, Party Theme, Showers
Do you remember back to the adorable library card invitation I received for a bridal shower? You can get a quick glimpse here. Well, the shower has come and gone. But I wanted to share with you some of their fun “booky” decorations. The...
by Kristen | Jul 19, 2012 | Games & Activities, More Celebrations, Parties, the Occasions
A couple weeks ago, my husband celebrated his 20th year High School Class Reunion. It was an enjoyable evening. Dinner at a golf course, old friends, fun photos and a great game. The game was the reunion game where you ask who has the most ___ or how many times...
by Kristen | Apr 3, 2012 | Birthdays, Parties
My husband’s family is a little quirky with their desserts. You know how some people dunk their donuts, others dip oreos and graham crackers in milk . . . well, Dan and his family drown their desserts in milk. They just don’t eat a piece of cake. They...
by Kristen | Aug 24, 2011 | Games & Activities, Parties
We recently celebrated my grandmother’s 97th birthday. (You may remember this was the birthday celebration where my husband broke Birthday Tradition #5 by eating the first bite of cake.) At the party hosted by my mom, we played a great trivia game about my...
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. 
