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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...

BORDER BAGS: Traveling with Kids (Part Three)

If you read Traveling with Kids (Part Two), you now know that my family sings every time we cross a state border. Border Bags are the second part of this special (or silly, you may say) tradition. At every state border we cross, each of our kids received a bag filled...

THE STATE BORDER SONG: Traveling with Kids (Part Two)

If you and I are on the phone when I happen to be crossing a state border, yes, I will stop talking and yes, I will SING! I have been singing the state border song for as long as I can remember. My mother sang it with her family growing up. My friends and college...

3,2,1 COUNTDOWN: Traveling with Kids (Part One)

I am a planner! I love scheduling a trip and making all the arrangements early because part of my fun is simply looking forward to it. My husband is quite the opposite. He thought I was crazy for booking our trip to Disney World a year in advance. But in my fun, I...

Sweet Little Notes

Ah, a simple way to celebrate the special people in your life. Write a sweet little note for a friend, co-worker, your kids or spouse. Share what makes them special, what you appreciate, a note of thanks or how you feel about them. It can be plain like mine...

It’s A Boy…or Girl: Announcing the Gender of your Baby!

Today, many expecting couples find out whether they are having a boy or girl. Despite being an event planner, I was one who waited and really enjoyed the surprise. But if you're going to find out, why not have some fun with it? Some of you have seen this idea...

All About Attitude

Have you ever noticed that it is easier to be grumpy or impolite with those who are dearest to you as opposed to friends and acquaintances? Today is all about attitude...an attitude check on how you (and I) act, treat and live with those to whom we are...

Worms, Worms, Worms!

We recently attended a local park program for children and I wanted to share some of their great ideas with you. The topic was worms and 'Sweet Boy' really enjoyed the variety of hands-on fun. Here is what they did: The teacher, our Explorer, began by talking...

Lost Sock Memorial Day

Sniff - Sniff I like silly holidays...ones like Pack Rat Day, Do a Grouch a Favor Day or National PB & J Day. But I especially like when the bizarre holiday is motivation for organizing something. According to the experts (whoever they are), today is Lost Sock...

Inexpensive Table Linens

Table linens can be pricey. I have a gorgeous, square dining room table. It is great for conversation and entertaining up to eight, but I have always had trouble finding linens for this 55" square surface. That is, until I called party rental companies. ...