by Kristen | Jul 8, 2014 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Now here is a fun (and funny) day to celebrate! This Friday, July 11th is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. Dress like a cow and you’ll get free food! Having trouble coming up with a costume? Grab their free printables to get your cow on. If you...
by Kristen | Jul 7, 2014 | Let's Get Organized, the Everyday
There is one very big advantage the neighborhood garage sale has over the individual sale: TRAFFIC. This was the tipping point for me when I was deciding whether to host my own sale or organize a neighborhood garage sale. My neighborhood has hosted annual garage...
by Kristen | Jul 1, 2014 | Let's Have Fun, More Celebrations, the Everyday, the Occasions
Will you be pulling out the sparklers for July 4th this weekend? I cannot wait! There is something about sparklers that bring out the kid at heart. And today, I have 30 ways to make sparklers even more fun. Ideas range from the ultra simple for the young children...
by Kristen | Jun 24, 2014 | at Home, Crafts, Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Have you ever played flag football? No? Me either. But I love the idea of flag football instead of all that crazy tackling. And I love the flags for all the different things you can do with them. Today, I have a little DIY version of the flag football...
by Kristen | Jun 13, 2014 | Entertaining, Entertaining Fridays, Let's Get Creative, the Everyday
I have loved hearing about your upcoming celebrations in the Shindigz giveaway. So many birthdays, showers and other fun events that you are getting ready for. (If you haven’t entered to win $50 at Shindigz, a great party supply website, you can do so...
by Kristen | Jun 3, 2014 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Do you write a Summer Bucket List? This is our last week of school and we are so excited to start summer vacation. I was talking with Tara the other day about summer schedules. And that is when I realized that we have some sort of activity or obligation every...
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 | May 15, 2014 | Faith, Marriage and Family, the Everyday
This week, we are celebrating Children’s Book Week. Do your kids enjoy reading? Mine are well on their way, but not without continued encouragement. So today, I have four tips for inspiring your young readers and three children’s Bibles your home should...