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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...

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...

Single Pocket Napkin Fold for Summer Entertaining ~ EF #5

Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! We've stepped into July this week and are ready for more summer entertaining. Do you use linen or paper napkins when you entertain? My general rule is if all my guests are sitting at one table (meaning 8 or less), I opt for linen. I...

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...

Save at JoAnn’s Independence Sale

Hi Friends, If you are throwing any parties soon, be sure to stop by JoAnn's Indepence Sale this week. I use a lot of scrapbook paper with my Silhouette Cameo when I am getting ready for a party. The price of one 12x12 sheet is usually 59-69 cents. But when there is...

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...

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...

Patriotic Ice Cream Cones

Fourth of July treats are on the scene! I have been seeing similar sprinkle-covered cones on Pinterest. Originally, I ran across the cone effect in ColorCakes and the chocolate dipped cone was filled with cake. Yum. But with it being summertime and the fact that I...

Entertaining Fridays #3: Gardening Hack for Gorgeous Flower Pots

Welcome to Entertaining Fridays! I am so glad you are here. You may be wondering what gardening has to do with entertaining... Well, let me assure you that the two can be combined. When you are entertaining, have you ever put a beautiful bouquet of flowers on your...