How to Make Napkin Babies
I love folding napkins into fun designs. Usually, it is for pretty tables and entertaining purposes. But today, we are folding napkins into babies, ready for your sweet kiddos to play with. All you need for today's project is an old linen napkin and a couple...
These Feet Were Made to Run!
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Reebok and Finish Line. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for participating. What does a stretch of pavement and a new pair of tennis shoes mean to a 7 year old? ...
*Celebrate Winter* Bucket List Printable
The holidays have passed and winter continues. In Ohio, our winter has been unusually mild but that can change at any moment. 😉 When life is as busy as it is for many of us, I want to intentionally focus on the special moments with my family. To find fun in the...
See You in 2015 & Top Posts of This Year
Hi Friends, The end of the year is coming and I am going to be taking the rest of the month off from blogging. I am looking forward to more time focusing on Jesus, family and the opportunity for renewal and rest. I won’t be around the social media sites as much...
The Salvation Army Red Kettle: A Simple Way You & Your Kids Can Help Others
Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Influence Central for The Salvation Army. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Have you heard the bell? Have you seen the red kettles? If you have, then you've seen The Salvation Army...
A Simple Way to Add Creative Fun to Breakfast
You may think that you need a cup of coffee before you can get into a creative mood and that may very well be so. But your kids need no caffeine to add creative fun to breakfast. Mom, you can get their imaginations in gear by simply getting things started. It is...
Gifts that Build Faith in Children
One of my favorite times of the day with my kids comes in the evening. Just before their bedtime, my two sweet babies and I climb into my super tall bed. (And when I say climb, I mean CLIMB. My mom's guest room hosts a tall victorian 4-poster bed that even I can...
Why Do Leaves Change Colors? A Science Experiment with Kids
"Why do leaves change colors?" Have your kids ever asked you this question? I'll admit, I had forgotten the scientific reason and copped out to the simple explanation of the change in seasons. I might have also used my awesome go-to answer, "Because God made...
How to Earn Swagbucks
Are you earning gift cards on Swagbucks? I started using Swagbucks a couple years ago and was quickly impressed how easily I could add up my bucks and redeem them for gift cards for places like Amazon. For you coffee drinkers, you'll be glad to know Starbuck gift...
Unplug Your Kids: Connect the Family
Have your kids ever entered the room to ask you a question and found you completely absorbed in your news feed on Facebook to the point where you didn't even hear them talk? Have you found it easy to sit with your kids at play and rather than enjoying watching your...
Serving As A Family: “When More Is Not Enough”
The other day as my daughter and I were leaving Aldi, we walked past an older gentleman returning his shopping cart to the store. Isn't that quarter thing brilliant at achieving results? As we passed by him, a shopping receipt and six dollars in cash fell out of his...
Packing, Unpacking and Bloggy Conference 2014
Hi Friends! It is so nice to be back with you. We moved last week out of our home and into my mom's house (yes, I said my mom's)! If everything goes as planned, the new house should be ready at the end of Spring 2015. The last couple days in the house were very...
Wizard of Oz Family Discussion Guide
Does your family enjoy Family Movie Nights? I love settling down and watching a movie with the kids. Some of my favorite movie nights are the movies I saw as a child. Watching my kids see a classic for the first time is exciting and for me, like seeing it again with...
The Rhythm of Rush & The Best Yes
This post is part of Lysa TerKeurst’s “The Best Yes” Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with many other inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, Click Here. Let's talk schedules. Do you feel beyond busy? What is your everyday schedule like?...
Free Entrance to National Parks on August 25, 2014
August 25th is the National Park Service's birthday and they are celebrating with free entrance into the parks. Grab your kids, and spend some time together at a park near you. Click here for locations. Happy Birthday to the National Park Service!
A CoSchedule Review & How I Found Blogging FREEDOM
This post contains my affiliate link. Please see my Disclosure Policy for more information. Hey Blogger Friends! I have something awesome to share with you today. Have you been there? And by there, I mean the feeling of being chained to your blog. (I'm not talking...
Send your Kids a Secret Message with this Ingredient
Mysteries. Spies. Secret Messages. It seems playing spies is a right of passage in childhood. Even my four year old daughter will stand outside a door wearing sunglasses and then with a sneaky look, she'll peel down her shades and slide against the wall. Do your...
The YardSailr App & an Amazon $75 Giveaway
Do you secretly get a little giddy when you're walking up a driveway to a yard sale? Are you excited to discover yard sale treasures? Do you like to save money by shopping garage sales for your kids' toys and clothing? If so, you may be a YARDSAILR. I shop yard...
Kiwi Crate Free Trial
This post contains affiliate links & I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. Today, we're celebrating fun, educational and FREE! Have you heard about Kiwi Crate? It is an award-winning monthly subscription service for...
8 Ways to Raise a Cheerful Giver
My children approach money in very different ways. To one, money is a means of getting more toys. This child is driven to earn more and get more, all for the purpose of accumulating a new and tangible item. To my other child, money is an opportunity. This child is...
Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A
Now here is a fun (and funny) day to celebrate! This Friday, July 11th is Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. Dress like a cow and you'll get free food! Having trouble coming up with a costume? Grab their free printables to get your cow on. If you post any...
How to Organize a Neighborhood Garage Sale
There is one very big advantage the neighborhood garage sale has over the individual sale: TRAFFIC. This was the tipping point for me when I was deciding whether to host my own sale or organize a neighborhood garage sale. My neighborhood has hosted annual garage...
Sparkler Fun: 30 Ideas for Children of All Ages
Will you be pulling out the sparklers for July 4th this weekend? I cannot wait! There is something about sparklers that bring out the kid at heart. And today, I have 30 ways to make sparklers even more fun. Ideas range from the ultra simple for the young children...
DIY Clothespin-Flags: 10 Games & Activities
Have you ever played flag football? No? Me either. But I love the idea of flag football instead of all that crazy tackling. And I love the flags for all the different things you can do with them. Today, I have a little DIY version of the flag football flags...Is...
Entertaining Fridays #2: Decorative Touches for Wooden Utensils
I have loved hearing about your upcoming celebrations in the Shindigz giveaway. So many birthdays, showers and other fun events that you are getting ready for. (If you haven't entered to win $50 at Shindigz, a great party supply website, you can do so here through...
Our Summer Bucket List
Do you write a Summer Bucket List? This is our last week of school and we are so excited to start summer vacation. I was talking with Tara the other day about summer schedules. And that is when I realized that we have some sort of activity or obligation every...
Setting Summer Goals With Your Kids
I am a huge goal-setter and list-maker. I love having a plan and knowing where I am going . . . well, most of the time. One thing I have never done, however, is write goals with my kids. Being a big believer in letting kids be kids, I didn't want to overwhelm them...
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...
The Toothless Grin
The older my children get, the faster I feel time slipping through my fingers. They are getting so big and learning much. I think of myself as a mom of little children, but the reality is that this year, my little children will turn 5 and 7. Sigh. I penned this...
Say Goodbye To Survival Mode by Crystal Paine
When I first heard that Crystal Paine had written a new book, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, I knew it was a book I wanted to read. It is far too easy to load up on commitments, stretch yourself thin and end up utterly overwhelmed and exhausted. Have you been there...
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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. 
