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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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Do Something Fun
I'm not going to say a whole lot today. Just go do something fun. Take a Fall walk, play a game, go shopping, stop at Dairy Queen with the kids for yummy Pumpkin Pie Blizzards. Or if you're super adventurous, check the Wednesday cheap fares and visit the Magic...
A Circus Birthday Party (Part Two – Games & Activties)
Yep, that's me! Get your cotton candy! Planning kids' party games and activities can be a lot of fun. I look for activities that bring in the imagination, are hands-on or simply a fun opportunity to win a prize. In my mind, I had divided the activities into three...
A Handy Man or A Praying Man?
First, let me tell you that if you asked my husband how handy he is around the house, he'd probably hesitate, tilt his head a bit and tell you, "not so much." I think he doesn't give himself quite enough credit. But knowing this, will help you understand the story...
Celebrate the “Birthday” of a Favorite Teddy Bear or Baby Doll
This idea may sound silly, but it will completely thrill your little kids. Have you noticed how children love celebrating birthdays? My kids sing "Happy Birthday" to one of us at least a couple times a week. About a year and half ago (yes, this is an oldie, but a...
Creative Wedding Guest Book Ideas
photo from Sarajane Case Photography When I was a Wedding Planner, I was always on the look-out for creative touches to make my clients' weddings fun and unique. A traditional guest book was something I never really went for. I only imagined it sitting in a box...
A Circus Birthday Party (Part One ~ Decorations)
However, once I was committed to the idea and had made some early purchases, I discovered that to do a circus party well, it was going to become bigger than originally thought and a lot more work. Today, we'll talk about decorations. Next week, I'll touch on circus...
Little Touches for Gift Wrapping
My (new!) sister-in-law recently gave me this gift with adorable wrapping. So simple and so lovely! Accordian the paper edge and close the seam on the top of the gift. And since she was traveling and bows get crushed so easily, this little tri-circle bow is easily...
Confessions of a Busy Mom
Several years ago, I was sitting with a friend on a busy morning. I was five month pregnant with my second child and my son was about a year and a half. My friend had two young kids with one more on the way. Fighting the nausea and exhaustion, she expressed a very...
Mad Hatter Day ~ October 6th
Today is Mad Hatter Day! The Mad Hatter is a fun character from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. And in his honor, today is the day to celebrate silliness and act a little silly yourself. So grab your top hat, brew some tea and have a Mad Tea Party with your...
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