Banana People: After-School Snack for Kids
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 you'll love the healthy...
Delicious & Easy Corn Casserole
One of the great things about our Picnic Party was that there wasn't much for me to cook. That alone can make me party-happy! The exception was the delicious and easy corn casserole. The recipe comes from my cousin and I always look forward to eating it at large...
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...
Kid-Made, Chocolate-Dipped, Candy-Coated Fruit Arrangement
As promised from last week, here is our kid-made, chocolate-dipped, candy-coated fruit arrangement. This makes a great gift for a family member or friend, or someone who can use a little "home-made" smile. We made this for Dan for Father's Day knowing that some of...
Patriotic Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
If you are looking for a simple 4th of July treat with a big bang of color, look no further. You'll love how easy this is to do and the delicious taste of chocolate covered pretzels. Here is what you'll need: Pretzel Rods Wilton Candy Melts or another brand Red,...
Awesome Popcorn Cake
For the last year, my mother has been talking about this yummy popcorn cake that a friend of hers made. And for the last year, I have been wanting to give it a try. Finally, I made it for our Memorial Day picnic and it was a hit! What I loved: the...
Clown Birthday Party Feature
Today, we are featuring a clown birthday party from Mariana O. in celebration of her son's first birthday party. I think you'll love her attention to detail and creativity in presentation of her amazing-looking truffles. And guess what, she is sharing one of her...
Hospitable Hearts: 20 Reader Recipes that Feed an Army
Thank you to all our readers who gave such a great response to the Hospitable Heart series. Melissa and I had so much fun and hope you did you too! We pray that our hearts are better prepared to open the doors of our homes and offer hospitality to all our guests....
Candy-Coated Caramel Apples
I love apples in the fall. The stores carry an abundance of colors and varieties from the local orchards. Annual cider-making begins at my brother-in-law's house. And then, there are caramel apples. Sweet and gooey on the outside. Juicy and delicious on the...
Mini Trifles: Fun to Make, Made To Share
I am always on the look out for ways to involve my kids in giving to or blessing another person. This particular idea not only makes it easy to do just that, but it is fun to make and quite delicious. For Our Chocolate & Strawberry Trifle, You'll Need: * Angel...
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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. 
