by Kristen | Jul 11, 2011 | Children, Surprises, Teens, Walt Disney World
Have you surprised your kids with anything lately? A few months ago, a fellow MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) Mom told me that they had planned a surprise family vacation to Walt Disney World the day after school was out. How fun! She couldn’t wait to...
by Kristen | Jun 29, 2011 | Adults, Children, Teens
A couple weeks ago, I received this sweet email from my husband: DEAR KRISTEN, YOUR LOVING HUSBAND WOULD LIKE TO TAKE YOU TO DINNER TO CELEBRATE YOUR SUCCESSFUL “CELEBRATE EVERY DAY WITH ME” BLOG. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS RESPOND TO THREE MULTIPLE CHOICE...
by Kristen | Jun 13, 2011 | Adults, Children, Teens
I love entertaining. I love any excuse for entertaining. So when I stumbled on a website called HouseParty.com, I was excited to find that name brand companies select individuals across the country to host parties and send their products for promotion…for...
by Kristen | Jun 10, 2011 | Adults, Children, Teens
This week, I saw a youtube video of two brothers lip syncing their way through Walt Disney World and having an absolute blast! My kids and I have now watched it many times. (The song is very catchy and great for family dancing!)Seeing this video made me think about...
by Kristen | Jun 6, 2011 | Adults, Afternoon Tea, Teens
Selecting Your Afternoon Tea Menu As I mentioned in a previous post, I searched through tea magazines from the library and on the internet for new ideas. Tea foods are traditionally finger foods and are also rather labor intensive. Be sure to give yourself plenty...
by Kristen | May 20, 2011 | Adults, Children, Teens
Ah, a simple way to celebrate the special people in your life. Write a sweet little note for a friend, co-worker, your kids or spouse. Share what makes them special, what you appreciate, a note of thanks or how you feel about them. It can be plain like mine...
by Kristen | May 16, 2011 | Adults, Children, Teens
Have you ever noticed that it is easier to be grumpy or impolite with those who are dearest to you as opposed to friends and acquaintances? Today is all about attitude…an attitude check on how you (and I) act, treat and live with those to whom we are...
by Kristen | May 9, 2011 | Adults, Children, Teens
Sniff – Sniff I like silly holidays…ones like Pack Rat Day, Do a Grouch a Favor Day or National PB & J Day. But I especially like when the bizarre holiday is motivation for organizing something. According to the experts (whoever they are), today is...