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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...

Winner of July 4th Party Pack

Congratulations to Amanda S. (amsle...@)! You won the 4th of July Party Pack. You'll be receiving an email from me. Thanks to all who entered!

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...

4th of July Party Pack Giveaway

I have to let you in on one of my long-time party dreams. For years, I have wanted to host a 4th of July Party barbeque or even a breakfast. But each year, for one reason or another, it doesn't happen. And this year is no different because of selling the...

Awesome Popcorn Cake

For the last year, my mother has been talking about this yummy popcorn cake that a friend of hers made. And for the last year, I have been wanting to give it a try. Finally, I made it for our Memorial Day picnic and it was a hit! What I loved: the...

Back To It

Hello friends! It is nice to be back with you. The last few weeks have been anything but slow and calm as I took a break from blogging. We gave the final push to get our house listed on the market. I am still wondering how you get anything else done when you are...

Taking a Break

Hi Friends, I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a some time off from blogging. With trying to prepare the house for sale and our other commitments, things have been a bit too busy. Something has gotta give and I know I don't want it to be my kids. One...

Lessons From Our Tables: The Heart of Conversation

Have you experienced it? The "oh dear, the guests are coming soon and I'm not ready" panic. For me, it usually sets in when I realize something is cooking too fast or too slow, or has completely flopped. Maybe it is that the kids have "re-arranged" the room...

Choosing What Lasts

The kids were filled with excitement. Sweet Boy could hardly keep his two feet on the ground. Skipping and a little hopping, we were almost inside . . . almost to the place that every child thinks is the best place ever (and no, I'm not talking Disney World). The...