by Kristen | Jan 6, 2014 | at Home, Let's Have Fun, Recipes, the Everyday
Wondering what to do with your leftover candy canes? Grab a mallet and melt some chocolate because we are making art! With just two ingredients, your kids can easily and inexpensively create their own edible mosaics. A Mosaic is a picture or decorative design made...
by Kristen | Dec 13, 2013 | the Everyday
Thanks for spending another great year with me here on the blog. I am so thankful for you! In case you’ve missed any of 2013’s top posts, check them out below. (Ordered according to the stats.) 1. 25 Scripture Verses on Goal Setting 2....
by Kristen | Dec 11, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
I couldn’t have been more than seven or eight years old, but I remember going to the Nutcracker with my family. Beautiful dancers, a charming story and first memories of seeing the ballet. And now starts a new tradition. In a few weeks, I will be taking my...
by Kristen | Dec 9, 2013 | Faith, the Everyday
Feeling busy and distracted? Maybe a little overwhelmed? Lists are long and we’re rushing to get everything done. We rush through our days. We rush through our errands. We rush through our lists. We rush our kids out the door and we burn the midnight oil....
by Kristen | Dec 6, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Once a month, for over a year now, a little green box arrives on my doorstep. The mail lady may think this is an ordinary box. Here is what the Mail Lady sees: But to my family, when this special package arrives . . . Here is what WE see: ...
by Kristen | Dec 5, 2013 | Let's Get Organized, the Everyday
This month, we are wrapping up our journey to a Simply Organized Life. It has felt great getting things in order, hasn’t it? For December, we are finishing with easy tasks to simplify our lives. I wrote about this in a previous post and since there is no need...
by Kristen | Dec 2, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, More Celebrations, the Everyday, the Occasions
Hi Friends! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? We went to Dan’s aunt’s house and had 120 people (counting all the babies). Crazy, right? It is so much fun and very organized. Each person is assigned what to bring. Furniture is moved around, tables and...
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...