Country Bridal Shower Ideas
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending a bridal shower for a sweet bride-to-be. She was a girl in our youth group years ago and I have many fond memories of her like the time we went on a mission trip and all this teen seemed to eat the entire week was...
Creative Seating when Space is a Problem ~ Entertaining Fridays #4
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! This week, we are talking about creative seating for your guests. Heidi wrote in with this question: "I could really use some ideas for creative seating! We don’t have any tables that seat enough people and I hate having to split...
Graduation Party Tassel Dessert Plates
It is graduation party time! Last year, we went to 11 graduation parties. Can you believe it? This year, we have only one and it is one I am very much looking forward to. In honor of all the graduates, I have a little dessert plate idea to share. Let's think...
Sneak Peek at our Little Mermaid Party and Shindigz $50 Giveaway
Disclosure: This post contains my affiliate links. I received all product at no cost in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. I love party supplies. L.O.V.E. Today, I am sharing a peek of my daughter's Little Mermaid party with some great supplies...
More Party Fun with Vintage Milk Glass and Apothecary Jars
When it comes to centerpiece and table decoration containers, the possibilities are endless. But there are two staple colors that can be most versatile when building your stock of party paraphernalia: Items in white and clear glass. Both can be used in a variety of...
Wizard of Oz Party & Family Movie Night
Last Saturday, we hosted a little Wizard of Oz Party and Family Movie Night! It was a fun theme for decorating and creating. And it was the first time all the kids saw the movie. Now, I will tell you that we fast forwarded through some of the parts. There will be...
March Madness Party Supplies & Free Printable
We are in the midst of Dan's favorite "sports" time of the year! March Madness: 64 college basketball teams competing for one spot. Basketball.all.the.time. So that the whole family can enjoy the madness, even the kids and I have filled out brackets. Most of the...
Pi Day Party
Back in January, Dan asked me if I wanted to host a Pi Party. Well, all the boy had to do was mention the word "party," and I was in! If you're trying to figure out what I am talking about, remember back to the mathematical symbol for 3.141592....You know the ratio...
Classroom Baby Shower for Teacher
Just before we left for Florida, we threw a little classroom baby shower for my son's kindergarten teacher. It was surprise . . . and the kids did an amazing job of keeping the secret and being patient when school was cancelled for three days due to weather. Baby...
Pink and Gray Elephant Party
First birthday parties are so much fun . . . Ok, all birthday parties are fun. And this Pink and Gray Elephant Party is no different. Today's party feature is from Lynnette and the celebration is for her daughter's first birthday. Enjoy! The cake is from a local...
Quick Birthday Decorations
There are times when you need quick birthday decorations. Hours spent making pom poms for a photo backdrop or the longest threaded balloon bunting is not going to cut it. You are out of time. But what can you do in just 5 minutes when you need to decorate quickly?...
How to Host the Perfect Soup Party
Well friends, I have found another kind of party that I LOVE. A couple Sunday's ago, I hosted a Soup Party for Dan's family of 20. It was the perfect theme for a cold, winter day. Have you been experiencing freezing or colder than usual temperatures? We have had...
Cute Party Supplies on Sale at Zulily
Yes, I brake for party supplies! But these are some super cute party supplies. Be sure to check out the Party Partner collection on sale at zulily. I am loving the Sweet Soiree collection and the firework straws. Wouldn't those straws be perfect for a 4th of July...
A Fruit Pizza Party
If you've followed along with me, you probably know that I love any kind of party that has build-your-own--well, anything. There was the deluxe hot dog bar, the campfire cones, the apple ring delights and of course perfect for this time of year, the hot chocolate...
“This is Your Life” Road Trip Tour: a 40th Birthday Celebration
This year, Dan turned 40 and I knew I wanted to do something fun and creative to celebrate. He wavered on whether he wanted a big party and eventually, he decided against it with work and school being so busy. So a different kind of planning had to begin. I had...
How To Make A Barbie Doll Cake
Did you ever have a barbie doll or princess cake when you were little? There is something so sweet about an edible dress surrounding a little girl's doll (and something a little odd about it at the same time). But nonetheless, it seems almost a rite of passage in...
Minted.com Review and Why I am Squealing with Delight!
This week, I had the opportunity to review the website, Minted.com. Friends, I am loving this site and could spend all day browsing through their beautiful lines of products. Minted has so much to offer, whether you are creating photo cards, planning a party,...
Octonauts Party Games the Kids Will Love!
It wasn't too long ago that we were on the beach celebrating my son's birthday. And I think I can now say that the beach is my favorite location for a party, probably because it is very conducive to a variety of activities. Not the least of which were our Octonauts...
How to Make Treasure Map Paper in 2 Steps!
Do you love a good treasure hunt? I do! For my son's Octonauts party, we put together a Captain Calico Jack treasure hunt and the kids absolutely loved it. But to make a pirate's treasure hunt authentic, you need to make treasure map paper. And it is so easy! You...
A Disney Octonauts Party
As I mentioned last Friday, my Sweet Boy has turned 6 years old. I love seeing what my kids are into at the time of celebrations and creating fun parties for their birthdays. And over the last year, my son has been loving Disney's Octonauts show. It is a fun...
Octopus Cupcakes
Earlier in the fall, we celebrated my son's 6th birthday. Six. Where did the time go? I know those of you with older children have told me how fast things move and I haven't wanted to believe it. But at six years old, we are 1/3 of the way through raising him...
Disney Princess Party {Part Two}
Last week, I shared the first part of my daughter's Disney Princess Party. Do you have a little princess in your house? With our love for fairy tales (and Disney, of course), it was the perfect little party for us to throw to celebrate Sweet Girl turning four. Here...
Dress Up A Glass with a Little Sugar Treatment
If you are looking for a fun way to present a drink at your next party, try this simple and easy little trick. Dress up a glass with just a few items from the store. You Will Need: Colored Sugar (Sugar Crystals or Sanding Sugar, something with small granules) Lemon...
Disney Princess Party {Part One}
Aside from the family "picnic party" I shared last month, I am quite behind on sharing about all our recent parties. So over the next month, you'll be seeing a lot of celebrating here on the blog! Ready for the fun? My daughter turned four for this summer and just...
A Picnic Party
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook (and if not, come & join me!), you know that I think I have found my favorite party theme ever!! ... PICNIC. I love the simplicity, the oh-so-easy menu and the great red and white colors and pattern. And for a party that...
3 Tips for Hosting a Color-Themed Baby Shower
Today, I am so excited to have Melissa Deming of Hive Resources here to guest post. Melissa and I met at Allume last October and have since become kindred spirits. We share our love for hospitality, family life and most importantly, our love for Jesus. She is super...
A Camping Party {part 2}
Last Wednesday, we had the fun of peaking in at Lynnette's Camping Party for her son's 6th birthday. Today, we are going to finish up with the children's activities and s'more cupcakes. The Fishing Hole: Lynnette hot glued magnets to the fishing line and to these...
A Camping Party
Welcome to Camp Jacob! You are about to explore the goodness that Lynnette put together for her son's 6th birthday party and you're sure to love it. Grab some grub, enjoy s'more cupcakes, finish your scavenger hunt and get a seat near the fire because we're going...
How to Make a Fabric Banner in 3 Steps
There is so much to love about fabric banners! The lovely way they look behind a party table, the way they dance in a summer breeze and also how inexpensively they can be made. There is even a chance you have all you need in your house this very moment. Maybe it is...
Mason Jar Drinks
One thing you'll see all over Pinterest is the rage to present your beverages in a unique and fun way. For my Peter Rabbit Party, I used the ever-popular mason jars to keep with the country garden theme. (If you missed the party, read part one at Redeemed Reader or...
Welcome!
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. 
