Magic Kingdom Collection on sale at Zulily!
You all know how much I love Disney! So of course, this 50% off Magic Kingdom Collection at zulily caught my eye. From the clothing, toys, princess gear, adorable decals (oh so very cute!) and much more, this may be a great time to stock up on gifts! And if you're...
Creating A Thanksgiving Table with Zulily
You all know that I love creating beautiful tables for parties and gatherings. While I have a decent supply of entertaining and serving ware, I always love dreaming of new tables. And Zulily just started selling a Thanksgiving collection, Season of Plenty:...
Takeaways from the Bloggy Conference 2013
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Bloggy Conference at Cedar Point. I was very excited to be able to take my family with me and make it mini-vacation as well. However, about fours before we were supposed to leave, we decided that it would be...
Spectacular Memory of the VIP Christening Cruise of the Disney Magic
Are you a Disney-lover like me? I cannot wait for my next vacation . . . ah, to be walking down Main Street USA, listening to the magical and happy music of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It is, most definitely, my "happiest place on earth," . . . the kind...
Celebrating Milestone Birthdays
Do you have a milestone birthday to celebrate soon? I think you'll LOVE this idea that Marcy put together for her sister-in-law, Lydia. For Lydia's 40th birthday, Marcy emailed out family and friends and invited them to participate in 40 days of celebration. Each...
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...
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...
Gift Card Booklet
Teacher Gifts. Do you ever struggle with what to get you child's school or music teacher? If so, check out this great Gift Card Booklet idea! My friend is a piano teacher and received the most creative (and useful) gift from two of her students. What will...
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,...
8 End of School Year Celebrations
School has ended! I love the fact that we are not rushing off anywhere this morning. The lazy days of summer have started. And I am definitely celebrating! Here is a little round-up of some of my favorite ways to celebrate the end of the school year and beginning...
Farmer Carts for Children’s Gifts
I don't know what it is about twins' birthday parties that make me feel creative, but this is the second birthday party for twins that I've given more than just a cool toy off a shelf (and I do that quite often). See my No-Sew Fort Kits for Kate & Jack last year...
Doing Mother’s Day in Community
Being a mom is hard work. We run here, we run there. We teach, train, encourage, challenge . . . wipe. We meet the ups and downs of motherhood head on every day. There are those glorious moments of joy and delight, but also those times of utter frustration and...
Last Minute April Fool’s Day Pranks
It is April Fool's Day and you may be thinking you are out of time to pull a prank on a friend or family member. But that doesn't need to be the case. There is still time to try one of these last minute April Fool's Day pranks. 1. Rubberbanded Kitchen Faucet - My...
New Year’s Eve Tradition: Games for Cash
What is your best New Year's Eve memory? One that comes to mind is from when I was a teenager. My brother and I didn't have any plans, so my mom brought up a ton of games from the basement. She spread them out over the dining room table and started laying cash on...
The Class Reunion Game
A couple weeks ago, my husband celebrated his 20th year High School Class Reunion. It was an enjoyable evening. Dinner at a golf course, old friends, fun photos and a great game. The game was the reunion game where you ask who has the most ___ or how many times...
Make it Magical: 10 Tips for Getting the Most of your Disney Vacation (Part Two)
We're back talking about my favorite place on earth, Walt Disney World! In case you missed the first part of this series, you can check out tips #1-5 here. We are looking at ideas to make your Disney World vacation more magical while at the parks. For my Disney...
Make it Magical: 10 Tips for Getting the Most of Your Disney Vacation
I have been creating our Shutterfly book from our latest trip to Walt Disney World. Yes, I am a little behind (it was last fall), but I am loving the chance to re-live all the fun memories, look at the kids' faces and see my most favorite vacation spot on earth. All...
50 Things I Love About You *Gift*
How often do we tell the person we love most what it is we love about them? When was the last time you shared with your spouse the things that you appreciate? This past Valentine's Day, I made a banner of "50 Things I Love About You" for Dan. It was a fun project...
Hidden Pots of Gold
My kids, probably like yours, love to search for treasure. Any treasure will do! Stickers leading in a path around the house or scavenger hunts with rhyming clues. It is the thrill of discovery and of course, a prize at the end. Each year on St. Patrick's Day, I...
Top 10 Disney Vacation Planning Tips (Part Two)
Ok, I'll admit it. I am a Disney World fanatic. I would vacation at the "Happiest Place on Earth" every year if I could. Last week, I shared 1-5 of my Top 10 Disney Vacation Planning Tips. If you missed it, check it out here. Now onto 6-10! 6. Prep...
Top 10 Disney Vacation Planning Tips (Part One)
As many of you know, we recently got home for a family vacation to Walt Disney World. It is my all-time favorite vacation destination and for me, the happiest place on earth! I have been to Disney World numerous time, although only the last two trips have been...
Father’s Day Gift: T-Shirt Idea
We still have a little time until Father's Day and I wanted to pass along this fun gift idea. The original idea comes from ICanTeachMyChild.com. Jenae creates beautiful framed artwork with your child's footprints and this quote, but because I have a t-shirt theme...
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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. 
