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...
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...
My Interview on the Roots & Wings Podcast
This was my first podcast interview and it was so much fun (even though I was very nervous)! Hosts Chip Richter and Brittany Estep couldn't have been nicer and I enjoyed getting to share about the journey the Lord has taken me on thus far, as well as my heart...
Get Ready for a Fun Game Night at Home with Escape the Room
(This post contains affiliate links.) Have you heard about all the "Escape the Room" locations opening up around the country? I have been aching to try one but we haven't made it yet. So I was thrilled when my friend handed me this game and said we must play it! It...
A Fun Way for Families to Break Up a Long Road Trip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias Are you heading out on a road trip this summer? Today, I have a great way for your family to break up the long drive, mark your...
Free Printable Cars 3 Activity Sheets
Earlier in the summer, the kids and I piled into the truck and went to the drive-in to see Cars 3. One thing we know how to do is go to the drive-in in style. Air mattress, air pump, sheets, blankets, pillows, snacks, drinks and games. It is one of our favorite...
How to Be Purposeful About a Slow Summer
If there is one thing I've been looking forward to as we wrapped up the school year, it is a SLOW SUMMER. The last month has been crazy. Not only have we been over-scheduled and over-committed, we went and threw a puppy into it. And friends, let me tell you if you...
What to Expect at NINJAGO World LEGOLAND Florida
Calling all NINJAGO lovers: If you have kids who like Kai, Cole, Nya, Jay, Lloyd or Zane, get your keys and hop in the car. This Orlando area destination will thrill your kids as they train to become a ninja with their favorite NINJAGO friends. LEGOLAND Florida has...
Spring Placemat Printable: Seasonal Fun for your Table
Happy Spring! We may have had 12" inches of snow just two weeks ago in Ohio, but it is officially spring time. Let's celebrate! This month, I have a fun spring placemat printable for your kitchen table. Print it, invite your child to draw, color and fill it out,...
5 Reasons to Make Family Getaways a Priority
Thank you to Castaway Bay for hosting my family in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Don’t miss the giveaway below! Do you make family getaways a priority? . . . I am completely bad at this. However, each time we make the effort to do so, I...
5 Unplugged Ways to Have Fun with Your Kids Tonight!
It's so easy in these technology-driven days to hand your kids a tablet and let them get lost in a game while you catch up on your phone or knock something off your list. And while tech does have its place, it's not going to help you build your relationship with your...
Fun at LEGO KidsFest: 5 Things Not to Miss
The biggest pile of LEGO® bricks you've ever seen. . . Numerous building stations and places to test your creations. . . Life-size LEGO structures of Friends, Star Wars characters, Superheroes and more. What else could a LEGO-lover want in the course of one evening?...
Win LEGO KidsFest Tickets in Cleveland!!
Calling all LEGO® lovers!! The award-winning LEGO KidsFest is returning to Cleveland on November 4-6, 2016 at the IX Center! Would you like two tickets for the Friday night event? If so, read on! Next month, we are so excited to be heading to the LEGO KidsFest, a...
7 Things We Did to Make Our Simple Treehouse Awesome
Adventure in the woods. Treetop games. Climbing and swinging. Imaginative play. Active fun. All things I wanted in a treehouse. Now if you have watched Treehouse Masters, you know the possibilities are endless when it comes to treehouses. And I think one of...
A Fun Family Quest to Get Your Kids to Watch & Learn About the Summer Olympics
On August 5th, millions of people around the world will tune in to the watch the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Will your family be among them? As my kids get older, they are becoming more interested in the Olympic games. They are learning that...
How to Make a Giant Decoding Disk
Do your kids like secret codes? A couple months ago, my son started making paper decoding disks to write secret messages. The idea was inspired by this cool book for boys (affiliate links included in post). Since then, we have been writing messages for each other...
How to Get my New eBook for FREE
Did you know that there are hundreds of holidays that don’t make it onto the calendar each year? I’m talking crazy, bizarre and just plain silly. And while I’m not mentally nor physically prepared to start celebrating Marooned Without A Compass day, there are many...
How to Make Simple, Yet Gorgeous Dollar Tree Luminaries
(This post contains my affiliate links.) Oh friends, when my eyes caught a glance of these decorative glass bottles, I knew I had to do something fun! And with a quick little addition, for a whopping total of 2 bucks, I made Dollar Tree Luminaries. Not only are the...
19 Ways to Savor Summer
I was sitting down with a couple of moms the other day, talking about all the excitement of summer. One of them mentioned that as quickly as summer will soon start, it will fade just as fast. I immediately knew what she meant. As summer begins, there is a twang of...
The One Thing We Do After Every Movie
There is something we do after every movie we see - whether we are at home or at the movie theater. It is a game we play and we do it all the time. It is something so utterly simple, you can do it too. Will it create fun with your kids? You bet. Will it annoy your...
Celebrate with this Springtime Scavenger Hunt (free printable)
Oh friends, how I wanted the above picture to be taken out among the daffodils to inspire you and your kids to dash outside and enjoy spring. However, the new construction mud pit that we live in and the fact that we got 4 inches of snow in the second week of April...
How to Amaze Your Kids With Blooming Paper Flowers
It isn't quite warm enough in Northeast Ohio to be planting a garden, but we can grow these blooming paper flowers any time at all! And the best part? Your kids will be amazed how you can make these simple flowers out of paper and they will actually bloom. What...
9 Fun Ways to Spend your Time at Castaway Bay
Thank you to Castaway Bay for hosting my family in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Don't miss the giveaway below! After nearly two weeks of being cooped up with illness, my family needed a fun getaway. A chance to break out of the house,...
25 LEGOLAND Florida Tips to Make Your Trip Awesome!
A whole park devoted to LEGOS? Yes, please! As my son has become more and more interested in LEGOS over the last several years and now my daughter as well, we knew that our next trip to Florida would have to include a visit to LEGOLAND. And friends, let me tell you,...
Join the Rebellion with these Star Wars Snacks
Is your family jumping on the bandwagon as far as Star Wars is concerned? We are loving all things Star Wars but we're a little behind the rest of the world. My son just saw the original movies (Episodes 4-6) at the beginning of this year. We had our own movie...
Rhyming Riddle Scavenger Hunt for Your Kids {Free Printable}
I about fell over when my daughter asked me what a scavenger hunt was. You see, I love scavenger hunts and we used to do them ALL the time. But between selling our house for a year and living at my mom's for another year while we built the new house, I guess I got a...
7 Ways to Make Building a House Extra Fun for your Kids
When we started talking about building a house, I knew I wanted it to be a family affair. My desire was to involve the kids and make it fun because after all, it should be an exciting adventure. Here are 7 things we did to make building a house extra fun for our...
How to Make a Fun Maze For Your Kids
If you have never drawn a maze for your kids, you are about to find out how utterly simple it is. Throw some blank paper in your bag because this will be your go-to activity for occupying the kids' attention when you need them to be still and quiet. Over the...
3 Ideas for Creative Storytelling with Sandpaper
We love a good story. Whether we are sitting down with a book before bed or creating our own tales in the car, I love storytelling and imagination. Today, I have a fun way to get creative but not with the usual white piece of drawing paper. We'll be using sandpaper...
Save Summer Memories with this FREE Printable
Summer is ending. School is starting. I want to treasure all of our special moments from the summer . . . like the kids' first trip to Niagara Falls, our annual Ice Cream Day, raising caterpillars into monarchs and my daughter learning to ride a bike. Let's think...
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My name is Kristen. I'm a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging 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. 
