Photo Friday ~ No. 6
Today is our final summertime Photo Friday and this picture is my own, taken from my back deck. We are treated to so many gorgeous summer sunsets. Billowing clouds, rich colors, each uniquely painted across the vastness of the sky. It is one of the things I...
Build-A-Bear Workshop Newly Imagined!
If you have been to Build-A-Bear Workshop, you know how fun and enchanting of an experience it can be. Well, the good news is that it just got better! This year, Build-A-Bear Workshop is re-imagining 25 of its stores across the country with "a bold new design that...
Photo Friday ~ No. 5
I love this photo of Kim's cute kiddos! Their little message would make a fun Father's Day photo gift (framed, on a mug, calendar, etc). But you could also snap it on any ordinary day and mail the photo to Daddy at work as a surprise. I'm sure he will feel the...
Photo Friday ~ No. 4
Who needs art camp when you have old paint sitting in your basement? That is exactly what Missy thought when she grabbed the cardboard and paint for a day of artistic fun. * I am totally doing this once I don't have to worry about house showings (did I tell you that...
Confetti Pudding Popsicles
Looking for a yummy treat on a hot summer day? These confetti pudding popsicles are not only delicious (they kind of taste like birthday cake!), but they are so easy that your kids can make them too. What You'll Need: Prepared Vanilla Pudding (we used two...
The Thankful Tree
Are your kids facing a little summer boredom? Is there a little too much complaining going on? Would you like to inject a dose of thankfulness? Then join us as we create a Thankful Tree! Today, I am over at Motherhood On A Dime doing a simple, yet fun activity for...
Photo Friday ~ No. 2
Today, you're getting two great and inspiring photos for more summer fun. Check out these clever moms (and kids), enjoying a little twist on their ordinary playground slide. What a fun and slippery way to stay cool this summer! Thanks to Lorrie for sharing this...
5 Great Places to Find Free Local Events
Just a few short weeks ago, we spent a wonderful afternoon decorating the kids' bikes with patriotic garb, listening to family-friendly music, riding in a firetruck, eating ice cream and watching Sweet Boy participate in a pie eating contest. It was July 4th and my...
Photo Friday ~ No. 1
Can you imagine THE FUN? I wonder if these boys knew they were going to be spending their day jumping off a front-loader tractor into a pool when they woke up. Just goes to show, you never know what fun may be in store for your day! Thank you, Melanie, for sharing...
The Story of our Annual Ice Cream Day
A happy (but messy) child eating ice cream on a long, hot day. Is there any image more symbolic of summer? So you can imagine how thrilled a group of kids would be to spend a day filled with ice cream shops and parks . . . Well, the moms were just as excited...
Water Balloon Ambush
Picture This: Daddy leaves work after a long, exhausting day. Things have been a bit stressful and he is in need of some fun. And you and the kids are about to deliver! He knows something is up because he found this waiting for him. >> I'm...
Writing Your Summer Bucket List
I don't know about you, but for us this is the first week of true summer weather. Until now, it has been cold and rainy. And since summer has officially arrived, I thought we better put together our Annual Summer Bucket List! This year, I thought we'd do...
Free Admission to National Parks this WEEK!
After a long winter, I have been loving the little tastes of Spring we've been experiencing (however late). We've done some hiking in the woods, playing in creeks and exploring the great outdoors. Exciting for this week is that we can get free entrance into all 398...
DIY Project: 5 Make-At-Home Puzzles
Puzzles! We are a puzzle-loving family. We have oodles of them, everywhere. We recently even hosted a puzzle party and invited 23 of our cousins. Yes, we are a nutty puzzle family. But there is great value to working puzzles with your children. Puzzles help...
Popsicle Stick Photo Puzzles (Magnetic)
If you read about our Puzzle Party, you may remember that I made a Popsicle Stick Photo Puzzle favors for all of our cousins. While this project does take a little extra time because of the various stages, it is so much fun to watch my kids put together these simple...
Daddy Land, A Father’s Day Game
Our family loves games of all sorts! Scavenger hunts, board games, card games, relays . . . you name it. In fact, I even told Dan that I was pregnant with our first child through the board game, Sorry (Ignore any title connotations! It just happened to be one of...
The Silly Singing Hour
Here is something completely silly to do and depending on the age of your kids, they will either love it or you will drive them crazy. Have you ever watched a musical and thought how wonderful it would be break into song at monumental moments in life . . . with full...
Celebrating Puppy’s Birthday
When you first saw the title, you may have thought I was talking about celebrating your dog's birthday as opposed to a beloved stuffed animal. (Don't worry . . . I will post about that soon because believe it or not, when I was growing up, we did have a birthday...
THE STATE BORDER SONG: Traveling with Kids (Part Two)
If you and I are on the phone when I happen to be crossing a state border, yes, I will stop talking and yes, I will SING! I have been singing the state border song for as long as I can remember. My mother sang it with her family growing up. My friends and college...
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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. 
