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My name is Kristen.

I’m a former Wedding & Event Planner writing 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.

We love to share CREATIVE IDEAS and ENCOURAGE our friends to have more FUN in the MOMENT. Life can be busy! Let’s slow down and ENJOY our blessings together.

Recent Articles

5 Ideas To Make The Most Of Your Family Day Trip

(This post has been sponsored by Miller Ferry. All opinions are my own.)Are you in need of a little getaway? A day trip may be just the thing! With so many people cancelling their extended travel plans, taking a day trip is a great way to get out and create some...

Party Planning for Teens is HERE!

It is here! Party Planning, a curriculum that teaches teenagers how to throw a great party from beginning to end, launches today! Click here for all the information and to pick up a PDF copy for only $4.99! (Launch price valid 11/19/19-11/21/19.)

Hobby Lobby Scavenger Hunt for Kids

One day, we were on a historical field trip. I love field trips and the opportunity to see history come alive. Well, it just so happened that down the street from where our field trip was taking place, I knew of a new Hobby Lobby that had opened its doors. A new...

How to Make Tiles into Coasters for Party Favors

Whether you are looking for a handmade gift or unique party favors, today have a fantastic craft for you! I will be showing you how to make tiles into coasters. They are surprisingly inexpensive and can be suited to any theme (which is always a huge win in my book)....

Celebrate with this Springtime Scavenger Hunt (free printable)

Oh friends, how I wanted the above picture to be taken out among the daffodils to inspire you and your kids to dash outside and enjoy spring. However, the new construction mud pit that we live in and the fact that we got 4 inches of snow in the second week of April...

How to Make New Wood Look Worn for a Rustic Split Bouquet

This little project combines three things I love: rustic wood, mason jars and fresh flowers. It is simple in design and will look lovely on your dining table, window sill, nightstand or hearth. Believe me . . . I've moved it all over the place. My favorite spot,...

One Thing I Did for Simple and Easy Laundry Organization

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TryMembersMark #CollectiveBias As many of you know, we built a house last fall. And with building, you have the opportunity to rethink the ways in which...

How to Amaze Your Kids With Blooming Paper Flowers

It isn't quite warm enough in Northeast Ohio to be planting a garden, but we can grow these blooming paper flowers any time at all! And the best part? Your kids will be amazed how you can make these simple flowers out of paper and they will actually bloom. What...

How to Make a Beautiful Spring Centerpiece with Flowers and Candy

Today, I have a lovely spring centerpiece that will look gorgeous on your table. Instead of flowers arranged around a vase filled with stacked candies, this arrangement nestles the candy atop the flowers, inviting your friends and family to gather near to...

How to Make an Empty Tomb Cake

Today, I have a fun and easy way to celebrate the Risen Savior, and as so many things around here do, it involves cake! The most profound aspect of Christianity is that Jesus died for the penalty of our sins and conquered death when He rose from the grave. We don't...

9 Fun Ways to Spend your Time at Castaway Bay

Thank you to Castaway Bay for hosting my family in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Don't miss the giveaway below! After nearly two weeks of being cooped up with illness, my family needed a fun getaway. A chance to break out of the house,...

Inspire your Family to be Thankful with Spring Blessing Boards

Whether we're talking my own heart or those of my children, I constantly need to be in remembrance of the things for which I'm thankful. I find that for myself, it is so terribly easy to see everything there is to be done and to focus too much on that. And my kids ....