by Kristen | May 12, 2014 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
The older my children get, the faster I feel time slipping through my fingers. They are getting so big and learning much. I think of myself as a mom of little children, but the reality is that this year, my little children will turn 5 and 7. Sigh. I penned this...
by Kristen | May 9, 2014 | Let's Get Organized, the Everyday
When I first heard that Crystal Paine had written a new book, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, I knew it was a book I wanted to read. It is far too easy to load up on commitments, stretch yourself thin and end up utterly overwhelmed and exhausted. Have you been there...
by Kristen | Apr 29, 2014 | Gift Ideas, More Celebrations, the Everyday, the Occasions
{Winner Announcement at bottom of post} I am always on the lookout for great activities that can bring my kids and I closer together. Something that bonds and creates special moments and memories. If the activity provides a tangible object for us to hold on to for...
by Kristen | Apr 11, 2014 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
This content has been compensated as part of a promotion for the Cleveland Parenting Expo. However, all opinions remain my own. #parentingexpo Graduation days. Do you remember the days? The pomp and circumstance. The long robes. The feeling of accomplishment as...
by Kristen | Apr 9, 2014 | Any Excuse to Party, Marriage and Family, Parties, Party Theme, the Everyday
Last Saturday, we hosted a little Wizard of Oz Party and Family Movie Night! It was a fun theme for decorating and creating. And it was the first time all the kids saw the movie. Now, I will tell you that we fast forwarded through some of the parts. There will be...
by Kristen | Apr 7, 2014 | Giveaway, Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Oh friends, you know how much I love Build-A-Bear Workshop. It is such a fun experience for your children (ok, the parents too!) to make a new friend and take it home. We have thrown a Build-A-Bear Workshop party and we have experienced all their techy advances that...
by Kristen | Mar 28, 2014 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
I’m excited to share with you about Chip Richter’s new Dream Tree CD project. We are big Chip Richter fans in this house! We have seen him in concert 4 times and listened to his CD’s hundreds of times. We love his songs about Jesus, Lakeside...
by Kristen | Mar 17, 2014 | Let's Have Fun, Marriage and Family, the Everyday
Dan loves March Madness. In fact, it is his favorite “sports” time of the year. A couple years ago, he got me more interested in the games by having me fill out a bracket. My competitive side came out and I watched just to see if my picks were doing...
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. 
