by Kristen | May 3, 2018 | Any Excuse to Party, Babies, Parties, the Occasions
Have you ever had to keep a giant secret? I have. For nearly two weeks, I knew whether my best friend from college was having a boy or a girl and I couldn’t tell anyone . . . not even her. You may remember reading about Tara’s baby born at 24...
by Kristen | Mar 22, 2018 | at Home, More Celebrations, Recipes, the Occasions
How often do you pick up a cookbook or an entertaining book and are discouraged when you start reading the recipes and discover they are so complex or with hard-to-find ingredients? Well, that is NOT happening today! (This post contains affiliate links.) I was...
by Kristen | Feb 14, 2018 | Faith, Marriage and Family, More Celebrations, the Everyday, the Occasions
The flowers floating around the office, the notes passed at school, the cards dripping with love and affection . . . Valentine’s Day can be a lot to handle for the individual who is wishing they had someone special with whom to share the day. And whether it is...
by Kristen | Jun 29, 2017 | Disney Love, Let's Have Fun, the Everyday, the Occasions
Earlier in the summer, the kids and I piled into the truck and went to the drive-in to see Cars 3. One thing we know how to do is go to the drive-in in style. Air mattress, air pump, sheets, blankets, pillows, snacks, drinks and games. It is one of our favorite...
by Kristen | May 15, 2017 | Disney Love, the Occasions
The minute Disney acquired the Star Wars franchise, we all knew that the galaxy far, far away was about to get so much closer. If you have even one Star Wars fan in the house, you’re marching orders have already been set. Schedule your next family vacation for...
by Kristen | May 4, 2017 | Gift Ideas, the Occasions
Of all the Mother’s Day gifts I have received from my kids, my favorites have always centered around handwritten notes or creations my children have made. Today, I am sharing a super simple, yet thoughtful gift idea for kids to make for Mother’s...
by Kristen | Apr 6, 2017 | Let's Have Fun, More Celebrations, the Occasions
Happy Spring! We may have had 12″ inches of snow just two weeks ago in Ohio, but it is officially spring time. Let’s celebrate! This month, I have a fun spring placemat printable for your kitchen table. Print it, invite your child to draw, color and...
by Kristen | Feb 15, 2017 | Gift Ideas, the Occasions
Putting together a great gift basket takes more than throwing a couple items in a container. Today, I am sharing some awesome tips that will help you build a beautiful basket and more than 65 theme ideas for inspiration. My friend, Tara, makes amazing gift...
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. 
