by Kristen | Oct 14, 2013 | Let's Get Organized, Marriage and Family, the Everyday
THE BUSY FAMILY. Books have been written on it, news segments have reported about it. The American life looks quite different than it did when our parents were growing up. More opportunity, more variety, more technology. I will admit while I love all that our...
by Kristen | Oct 11, 2013 | at Home, Let's Have Fun, Recipes, the Everyday
Looking for a simple and fun after-school snack for kids? Today, we’re skipping the granola bars and fruit snack pouches! We’ll engage creativity and craftiness as we make Banana People. Your kids will love designing their own little man and...
by Kristen | Oct 9, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Do you stop and smell the roses? Ok, you know I’m not talking about the literal roses. I don’t even have roses in my yard . . . and if I did, they would probably die before I could smell them. What I am after is IF you take time to enjoy the special...
by Kristen | Oct 7, 2013 | Faith, Marriage and Family, the Everyday
Being a mother is a beautiful, God-given role. Rocking that precious gift in your arms, spending a rainy afternoon cuddled up on the couch reading books together, kissing their sweet head when asleep. Motherhood definitely has those picturesque, savory moments. But...
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 9, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Recently in a guest post on Motherhood On A Dime, I mentioned that when my family heads out to an athletic game, my kids lose interest pretty quickly. Does this happen to your younger children, too? We end up spending more time out of the stands focused on hot dogs...
by Kristen | Sep 6, 2013 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
First week of school for us . . . done! How many pictures did you snap on your children’s first day of school? I got a bit carried away . . . One thing I love is capturing special moments with my camera and then as you probably know, making photo books and...
by Kristen | Sep 4, 2013 | Giveaway, the Everyday
Back to School brings a flood of emotions for me. On one hand, I’m grieving the loss of unscheduled mornings, lazy days and unlimited time with my kids. On the other hand, I’m looking forward to a little structure and something I love about this time of...
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. 
