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every day.

Whether it is turning an ordinary moment with children into something special, heading off on a spontaneous adventure or planning for a party, we come alongside and help you remember that everyday life is worth celebrating.

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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...

#3 of 31 Simple Ways to Celebrate Today

Our third Simple Way is to encourage someone else today.  Call a friend and leave a kind message for them on their home answering machine or cell phone voice mail (wherever you think you'll have a better chance of leaving a message).   Share on the message how much...

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I’m Gonna Catch You! You Better Run!

As a mom, there are those special moments of the day that I treasure.  The moment when my kids are playing together nicely, when they run over to me for a hug . . . and THE LOOK they give me the moment they hear this song begin to play! The song is "I'm Gonna Catch...

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#2 of 31 Simple Ways to Celebrate Today

Today's Simple Way is to take 10 minutes out of your busy day to read a magazine or book for pure pleasure.  I'm going to snag my latest copy of Better Home & Gardens, curl up under a blanket enjoy 10 minutes just for me today.  How about you? P.S. Did you sing to...

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31 Simple Ways to Celebrate Today: #1

I have been looking forward to this series!  Over the next 31 days (M-F), we'll be talking about simple ways to celebrate and enjoy the day.  There won't be any elaborate parties to plan; no in depth projects to take on.  Most of the ideas will be quick and easy. If...

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My Luke 2:52 Goals for 2012

  Do you like writing out goals?  I most certainly do.  I think it goes right along with my love of making lists.  It causes me to focus and gives direction to my day, month and year.  But goals are only as good as the frequency with which you visit them. This...

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The Baby Born at 24 Weeks

When I first thought about this post, it was going to be about the year in review.  But truth be told, there is one single event that stands out in my mind more than any other.  And that is the story I have to tell you today.  It won't start with "Once upon a time"...

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My Favorite "Mom" Items – Part Two

Last week, I shared several of my favorite "mom" items  . . . the kinds of things that make life as a mom easier and more fun or memorable (go here if you missed it).  Here are the rest of my favorite things in no particular order.7.  Fun Photo Books for Keeping...

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Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh!

Today, I wanted to share a great picture from my cousin.  This is how she found her son while she was working on dinner one night.  I love it!  Can you relate? Having little kids can be crazy.  Messes will be made.  Walls will be painted.  Tears shed (by the kids and...

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Top Ten 2011 Posts (by the stats)

Thank you to all my readers who made my first eight months of blogging so much fun and quite successful!  According to Google Analytics, here are the top 10 most viewed posts.  Did you miss any of them? 1.  First Day of Snow Tradition 2.  Host a Children's Indoor...

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