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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...

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...

Involving Young Sports Fans in the Game with Free Scavenger Hunt Printable

Last Friday night, my family went to a minor league baseball game. We usually go to one or two games a year and we have a blast eating hot dogs, birthday cake ice cream, but the time actually sitting in the stands is . . . well, short. Young kids (at least my young...

A Camping Party {part 2}

Last Wednesday, we had the fun of peaking in at Lynnette's Camping Party for her son's 6th birthday. Today, we are going to finish up with the children's activities and s'more cupcakes. The Fishing Hole: Lynnette hot glued magnets to the fishing line and to these...

Rolling Back the Worry

I live in the rolling hills of Ohio . . . which basically means flat. And I have to say I like it that way. Beautiful farmland and only a few step hills scattered across the county. Rarely do you even find a stop light perched at the top of a hill around here. When...

A Camping Party

Welcome to Camp Jacob! You are about to explore the goodness that Lynnette put together for her son's 6th birthday party and you're sure to love it. Grab some grub, enjoy s'more cupcakes, finish your scavenger hunt and get a seat near the fire because we're going...

Save up to $20 with Kiwi Crate

Every month, a little green box appears on our front porch. My kids make me immediately grab the scissors to cut through the tape for a glance of what is inside. Secretly, I'm just as curious and excited. I know I'll find something fun, creative and...

How to Make a Fabric Banner in 3 Steps

There is so much to love about fabric banners! The lovely way they look behind a party table, the way they dance in a summer breeze and also how inexpensively they can be made. There is even a chance you have all you need in your house this very moment. Maybe it is...

Photo Friday ~ No. 6

Today is our final summertime Photo Friday and this picture is my own, taken from my back deck. We are treated to so many gorgeous summer sunsets. Billowing clouds, rich colors, each uniquely painted across the vastness of the sky. It is one of the things I...

Build-A-Bear Workshop Newly Imagined!

If you have been to Build-A-Bear Workshop, you know how fun and enchanting of an experience it can be. Well, the good news is that it just got better! This year, Build-A-Bear Workshop is re-imagining 25 of its stores across the country with "a bold new design that...