Inspiring Young Readers and Three Children’s Bibles Your Home Should Not Be Without
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 not be...
A Boost of Hope
It has been ten months. Ten long months of crazily cleaning my home when I get the phone call. "Can we come see your house?" Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for house showings. They are a means to an end. But to be honest with you, I dread them. I have often...
Running from Materialism
When I was in college, I had a professor who shared this story: It was moving day for his family. They were unloading the truck and taking the furniture into the new house. The professor was carrying a lovely, family heirloom. . . a cherry table that had been passed...
There Is No Crying at Disney World
There is no crying at Disney World. Or at least that is what I tried to tell myself as I pushed my stroller though Epcot while tears rolled down my cheeks. It was our 6th day at the parks and my body was giving in to rampant chills, fever and pure fatigue. I was the...
Books to Snatch up! Discounted or Free eBooks on Amazon
I love great deals and I love free. So of course, I wanted to share these discounted or free ebooks with you! I Can Teach My Child to Read: A 10-Step Guide for Parents On sale for $1.99 this week only! This book helped me be intentional about teaching my son to...
In a Rush?
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. We...
When the Struggle is Redeemed
Over the last few weeks, I have been working on a little birthday gift for my friend. It was going to be a Laundry Schedule sign to go with a basket of other related items. You may remember me asking about whether to add a flourish to the sign on Facebook. What I...
Back to School Prayers for Moms
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...
Back to School Prayers by Subject
Last week, we prayed through 12 Scriptures and prayers for for our kids as they returned back to school. This week, we'll be praying by classroom subjects. We'll look both at the academic side and the spiritual impact we desire for our kids. Remember, prayer is...
Daughters of the King Book Review
Are you a history buff? I, admittedly, am not when it comes to most kinds of history. I remember in college, the four of us girls went to a museum. Tara and I breezed through, glancing at displays but not really reading any of the long signs that peppered the path...
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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. 
