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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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Host a Children’s Drive-In Night
Last fall, we invited some of the neighborhood children over for an indoor Drive-In Movie Night. It was relatively little work and big on fun. Each child was invited to bring their own ride-on toy inside. We had a fire truck, various cars, a...
The Royal Wedding – Part 2
Well, it was an early 4am morning, but what a beautiful wedding! Kate's dress was absolutely stunning and how fun that the sun came out just as she was arriving at Westminster Abbey. My kids woke up just as the ceremony was ending and Sweet Boy wanted to know if...
Flowers for May Day
Every year on May 1st, my door bell rings and there are two little baskets with flowers on the front porch. My kids run to the front door and find their special bouquet. What is special about May 1st? There is a tradition that on the 1st of May, you give flowers to...
The Royal Wedding – Will You Be Watching?
This Friday is the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. As a wedding planner, I have been following the story, like most of the world. In fact, I just heard that the "walk down the aisle" for Kate and her father is a four minute walk! I am...
Be Spontaneous!
To be completely honest, I am not so great at spontaneous. I am too much of a "planner." But there is a part of me that absolutely loves the last minute call or thought to go do something completely unplanned and completely fun. Late last summer on an very...
Operation Beautiful
I saw a TV segment awhile back about a woman who leaves post-it notes in public places to encourage other women in the way the see themselves. It is called Operation Beautiful founded by Caitlin Boyle. Her goal is to end negative self-talk. What a great idea! Here...
Scavenger Hunts for Young and Old
I love scavenger hunts! Following clues from one spot to another to find your prize is exciting. But while following the clues is great fun, creating them to be enjoyed by someone else can be as well. A scavenger hunt can be amusing for young and old alike. Young...
Take-Out on the China Dishes
This is a simple one. When was the last time you used your good dishes? I couldn't even remember the last time. I don't have traditional china, but I do have a couple special sets that sit in my cupboard far too much. Last week, that changed. I set the table and...
Well, here goes!
Well, here goes. I am blogging! (If you could only hear the laughter right now!) Really, who do I think I am? Why Blog? For quite awhile now, I have been feeling frustrated that I haven't been writing. It has been too long! I actually was published on a...
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