Author: Kristen the designer

As a kid I have to say Halloween had to be my favorite holiday. My mom was always so creative with helping me design and create the best Halloween costumes. Every little girl loves to dress up like a princess, and every little boy loves...

Keeping your kids organized can be quite a feat! Every toy, book, and stuffed animal has to have it's own special spot. Working with small spaces or limited resources can also make organization difficult. Well here to save the day are some helpful tips from...

Halloween has to be one of my absolute favorite holidays! Aside from the great costumes and decorations, I love the delicious treats. Halloween is the perfect excuse to make crazy, silly, over the top snacks and goodies that will put a smile on every little...

Fall is here! It's time to bust out those Pumpkin Spice candles, a few pine cone centerpieces, and maybe throw in a wreath or two! Fall would simply not be fall without some of these essential cool weather additions to your home. Who doesn't love...

Had a long day at work, or a stressful week at home? Ever just need a pick me up snack? This week's post is all about feel good foods! Nine delicious treats that will also help reduce stress and calm those restless nerves by providing...

So this week's post is all about ways to be environmentally friendly in your own home, and it's from one of our favorites: Oprah! Oprah did a segment on her show featuring these tips and how easy it is to implement them in your day...

So for the past week I've been scouring the internet for the best toys of 2010. Some have already been top sellers and some haven't even hit the shelves. I know it's only September, but it is never too early to be in that Christmas...

Don't we all love celebrating Labor Day with a delicious cookout? Of course we do! But all of that greasy food can certainly set you back if you are trying to eat healthy. Here to save the day are a couple tasty, but healthy, cookout...

Even though school is back in full swing, summer isn't quite over. There are still plenty of nice warm weekends to entertain and see friends and family! And with Labor Day right around the corner, I have assembled a list of quick and easy recipes...

Hello everyone! We are starting a new series of posts to end each week called Happy Fridays! I will be posting about new blogs, crafts, recipes, decorating, and much more! Just a fun way to kick off the weekend and share some cool goodies! This first...