by Kristen | Aug 26, 2014 | Teachable Moments, the Everyday
Does your family enjoy Family Movie Nights? I love settling down and watching a movie with the kids. Some of my favorite movie nights are the movies I saw as a child. Watching my kids see a classic for the first time is exciting and for me, like seeing it again with...
by Kristen | May 29, 2014 | Teachable Moments, the Everyday
I am a huge goal-setter and list-maker. I love having a plan and knowing where I am going . . . well, most of the time. One thing I have never done, however, is write goals with my kids. Being a big believer in letting kids be kids, I didn’t want to overwhelm...
by Kristen | Feb 24, 2014 | Teachable Moments, the Everyday
Do you have a thumb sucker in the house? We did until up until a couple months ago. My daughter sucked her thumb only at night when she was holding her sweet teddy bear, the trigger. I couldn’t bear the thought of taking away her beloved teddy so I tried...
by Kristen | Feb 17, 2014 | Giveaway, Teachable Moments, the Everyday, Uncategorized
You would think that after coming back from vacation that I would be feeling peaceful, rested and ready to jump back in to my busy life. But even if we hadn’t had such a miserably sick week on vacation, I would still not be ready. Before we left, I read a great...
by Kristen | Nov 27, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, Teachable Moments, the Everyday
Did you know that our eyes have the ability to retain an image even after it is gone? This is called an AFTERIMAGE. And in just a few steps, you and your kids can be playing and learning together. What you’ll need to create an afterimage: Notecards Colored...
by Kristen | Oct 2, 2013 | Teachable Moments, the Everyday
Aside from two doctors appointments, I have been in bed for the last three days. Minutes, hours and days in bed. Even today, I am improving but after getting breakfast for the kids, I felt the need to go back and lay down. You see, I have a herniated disc in my back...
by Kristen | Sep 16, 2013 | Teachable Moments, the Occasions
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Bloggy Conference at Cedar Point. I was very excited to be able to take my family with me and make it mini-vacation as well. However, about fours before we were supposed to leave, we decided that it would be...
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...
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. 
