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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.

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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...

Our Disney Trip 2013

As I mentioned the other day, we got back this week from a magical stay at Disney World.  The weather was wonderful (low 80's in January).  But mainly, I love seeing how excited the kids get over things.  And to tell you the truth, I get just as excited. I know many...

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Impromptu Winter Tea Party

Impromptu Winter Tea Party

  We are back from Disney World and had everything gone as planned prior to our trip, this would have posted Monday.  However, I got pretty sick right before we left and some of my plans went awry.  (I'll be sharing some pictures from our trip on Friday.)  ...

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Create a Chalkboard Table

Create a Chalkboard Table

I am not sure who invented chalkboard paint for the everyday do-it-yourself'er, but I'd like to give that person a hug.  Chalkboard paint is a fun and creative medium that gives great play value in return.  I have used it to paint a road on the wall in the kids'...

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Are you Desperate to Breathe? (Book Review)

Have you felt exhausted as mother?  Are there times when you just need a little break? Reading this new book, Desperate:  Hope for the Mom Who Needs To Breathe, has been a breath of fresh air in my perspective on motherhood.  And I gotta tell you . . . this is a must...

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I Can Teach My Child to Read! eBook

Can I teach my child to read?  This may be a question thousands of moms and dads have asked themselves.  If you have an early education background, you are probably confident in your ability to guide your child through the process of learning to read.  But for many...

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A Simply Organized Life: Creating a Master Account List

A Simply Organized Life: Creating a Master Account List

As I get older (let the jokes fly) and as life changes happen, I am noticing that we no longer have the simplicity of just a couple accounts.  Before I was married, I had one bank account, one 401k and one easy to manage health insurance plan.  Suddenly I blinked and...

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Path to a Simply Organized Life (A 12 Month Journey)

Path to a Simply Organized Life (A 12 Month Journey)

I long for simplicity and organization.  I dream of it.  I love the thought of it.  But in light of the past six months, I realize I have less of it than hoped for.  So I am on a journey.  Over the next twelve months, I will be tackling areas of life that need to be...

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Baby Blizzard: A Winter Baby Shower

Baby Blizzard: A Winter Baby Shower

    One may think that winter isn't a great time for a baby shower, but with a fun theme like this, any mom-to-be and her guests will be comfy and cozy.  Today, Sarah from Taylor Design Studio is sharing a baby shower she threw in December.   The theme...

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Top Ten 2012 Posts (by the stats)

Thank you to all my readers who have made this year fun and rewarding.  According to Google Analytics, here are the top 10 most viewed posts of 2012.  Did you miss any of them? 1.  30 Ideas for Date Nights "At Home"  2.  The Ultimate Marshmallow Fight  3....

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