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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.
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Exchanging Mother’s Day Compliments
Last year, my cousin Cherise asked a group of moms (12 of us who were all well acquainted with each other) if we'd be interested in exchanging Mother's Day Compliments. What are Mother's Day Compliments? Encouraging words about you as a mother and the job you're...
What to Do with Party Leftovers
What do you do with your party leftovers? If you're not planning on eating them in the next day or two, here are a couple quick thoughts to keep your hard work from ending up in the trash. Give it away. Do you have leftover desserts? Make up a plate for the...
Earning Money by Taking Surveys
photo credit As promised from last week's post, yes, you can actually make money by taking surveys. It isn't a ton of money and you won't get rich from it, but it can be a good source of "fun" money. As I mentioned in the post, I most recently used survey money to...
To Plan Big Children’s Parties or Not
I love parties. I love planning parties. I love the details, the organization, the creativity and ingenuity. I love taking a theme and tying it through the whole event with little touches. And I love trying to do it on a slim budget. For me, it is fun. But then...
Minnie Mouse Birthday Cake
Today, I am looking back to my Sweet Girl's 1st birthday. Being the Disney lover that I am, I used a Minnie Mouse theme, although without Minnie's face...simply the silhouette for the decorations and cake.The cake above is 3 tiers of 8, 10 and 12" rounds. I love my...
2D Cardboard Fun: Train Track and Doll House Project
Yes, I will admit it. I have a sort of cardboard obsession. I have trouble throwing out any box because I am constantly wondering what I can create with it. There was the simple little house, the village of houses (yep, even invited friends over for that one),...
My New Toy! A Silhouette Cameo vs. Cricut Discussion
Last week, a very exciting package arrived on my doorstep. The Silhouette Cameo Electronic Cutting Tool entered my life. Have you heard of the Cricut Expression? It is a very cool machine that will cut designs, shapes, letters, vinyl . . . you name it. It is a...
50 Things I Love About You *Gift*
How often do we tell the person we love most what it is we love about them? When was the last time you shared with your spouse the things that you appreciate? This past Valentine's Day, I made a banner of "50 Things I Love About You" for Dan. It was a fun project...
My One Year Blog Anniversary
photo credit Wow! I can hardly believe that a year has gone by since my first post. First, let me offer my heartfelt thanks to all of you who read, leave comments and follow this blog in one way or another. I am honored that you take time out of your busy day to...
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