https://simplecast.com Make A Little Fun Life is a gift. It moves fast. We are here to encourage you to make the most of whatever your day throws at you - from the big to everyday moments. By letting go of what we can't control and leaning into the spontaneous, the crazy, the messes, the joy. And ultimately, memories made with friends and family. This is a place where we hope to encourage you to bring more fun into your everyday life. No matter what your circumstance, or how you are wired we believe everyone can learn to make a little more fun! All rights reserved en Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:32:52 +0000 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:38:26 +0000 https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Make A Little Fun https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/b0ce90f4-61d3-4553-ac40-f815bcc50157/6fc79232-db52-4994-937a-a5b3d44e6601/3000x3000/avatars-s7piuzm1fzrhyixd-b3ovmw-original.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun episodic Life is a gift. It moves fast. We are here to encourage you to make the most of whatever your day throws at you - from the big to everyday moments. By letting go of what we can't control and leaning into the spontaneous, the crazy, the messes, the joy. And ultimately, memories made with friends and family. This is a place where we hope to encourage you to bring more fun into your everyday life. No matter what your circumstance, or how you are wired we believe everyone can learn to make a little more fun! Paige and Julia false https://feeds.simplecast.com/gjNJolgH @paigekimball, @sweetkiddos, @makealittlefun @Makealittlefun makealittlefun@gmail.com 7e2600d5-ba62-4acb-93aa-9bbdfc9de094 [Ep 18]: Paternal Mojo + Summer FUNnies Part 1 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:32:52 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (@Makealittlefun) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun [Ep 18]: Paternal Mojo + Summer FUNnies Part 1 @Makealittlefun 00:56:23 Dads + summer means MORE fun for the whole family! Our husbands join us as special guests. They talk growing up with their dads, personal paternal mojo, dad bods, and the importance of having costumes on hand for all occasions (don't underestimate the power of a mask). The fun they are making these days might seem about just a laugh but it's about building relationships and memories with their kids. Kye takes it over the the top. Don't miss this one and his story about LADIES NIGHT! Dads + summer means MORE fun for the whole family! Our husbands join us as special guests. They talk growing up with their dads, personal paternal mojo, dad bods, and the importance of having costumes on hand for all occasions (don't underestimate the power of a mask). The fun they are making these days might seem about just a laugh but it's about building relationships and memories with their kids. Kye takes it over the the top. Don't miss this one and his story about LADIES NIGHT! false full 18 9ee4c0a8-65e5-4c68-a28b-2a29b82061ac [Ep 17]: Seize Your Summer! Homemade Focaccia Recipe (Julia made the 3 hour version if the overnight part feels too much!)

https://alexandracooks.com/2018/03/02/overnight-refrigerator-focaccia-best-focaccia

Delicious Ice Cream Sandwiches- kids devoured and loved! 

https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/06/chocolate-ice-cream-sandwiches/

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:20:02 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (@Makealittlefun) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Homemade Focaccia Recipe (Julia made the 3 hour version if the overnight part feels too much!)

https://alexandracooks.com/2018/03/02/overnight-refrigerator-focaccia-best-focaccia

Delicious Ice Cream Sandwiches- kids devoured and loved! 

https://smittenkitchen.com/2021/06/chocolate-ice-cream-sandwiches/

]]> [Ep 17]: Seize Your Summer! @Makealittlefun 00:36:43 The 4th of July has come and gone and summer feels like it's slipping away. Forget Target with their Back to School aisles....RUN! It's time to seize your summer!! We talk summer fun we've been having (yay to sports and activities wrapping up!), what we hope to still do with our people, mischief making and savoring these summer days. But do yourself a favor and make sandwiches on this focaccia to take to your next beach day. Then stock your freezer with some of these ice cream sandwiches! The 4th of July has come and gone and summer feels like it's slipping away. Forget Target with their Back to School aisles....RUN! It's time to seize your summer!! We talk summer fun we've been having (yay to sports and activities wrapping up!), what we hope to still do with our people, mischief making and savoring these summer days. But do yourself a favor and make sandwiches on this focaccia to take to your next beach day. Then stock your freezer with some of these ice cream sandwiches! false full 17 b05e309b-303e-4eb6-ad34-507c706a1b1a [Ep 16]: Back in Time for Summer! (And a story about a dog named Jordy) Sun, 8 Jun 2025 05:38:53 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (@Makealittlefun) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun [Ep 16]: Back in Time for Summer! (And a story about a dog named Jordy) @Makealittlefun 00:48:41 SUMMER!! We are here for it. We took some unexpected time off but we are back just in time for our favorite season! Summer is full of fun but it can bring added chaos- it helps to have a little pregame setup before the days of summer take over. Join us as we chat some thoughts on our own ideas for setting our families up for success in the midst of the chaos. We also get a surprise call from Emma, Julia’s cousin, with the saga about her dog Jordy that is sure to make you laugh (or at least glad you don’t have a Brittney)! SUMMER!! We are here for it. We took some unexpected time off but we are back just in time for our favorite season! Summer is full of fun but it can bring added chaos- it helps to have a little pregame setup before the days of summer take over. Join us as we chat some thoughts on our own ideas for setting our families up for success in the midst of the chaos. We also get a surprise call from Emma, Julia’s cousin, with the saga about her dog Jordy that is sure to make you laugh (or at least glad you don’t have a Brittney)! dog trauma, summer chores, brittany, kids chores, oklahoma false full 16 66ca2c38-c1b9-44ed-87f8-d67496317926 [Ep 15]: Hubby interview #1 - Kye (the mascot of all that is fun) Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:54:58 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (@Makealittlefun) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun [Ep 15]: Hubby interview #1 - Kye (the mascot of all that is fun) @Makealittlefun 00:53:47 "Hello, my name is Kye - what's your name?" Meet Kye. Husband of Julia, dad of four, definition of fun. Game instigator, magic trick do-er, prankster and costume connoisseur are all the reasons you should listen to this episode. We pick his brain on how to bring playfulness and FUN into the lives of others - and not just friends mind you......everyday interactions with strangers or people who if you pay attention you will notice multiple times throughout your weekly rhythm. I think we will make him our new "Make a Little Fun" mascot. Feels right. "Hello, my name is Kye - what's your name?" Meet Kye. Husband of Julia, dad of four, definition of fun. Game instigator, magic trick do-er, prankster and costume connoisseur are all the reasons you should listen to this episode. We pick his brain on how to bring playfulness and FUN into the lives of others - and not just friends mind you......everyday interactions with strangers or people who if you pay attention you will notice multiple times throughout your weekly rhythm. I think we will make him our new "Make a Little Fun" mascot. Feels right. false full 15 126c4c18-37d2-4e3f-aeda-1573f2ed01ce [Ep 14]: Fun times (....are they though?) Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:25:00 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Vailresorts, Paige & Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun [Ep 14]: Fun times (....are they though?) Vailresorts, Paige & Julia 00:43:56 Not every day are there unicorns and rainbows. Shocking, we know. I mean, some days you simply need to call in back up - like the ski patrol - (literally). Oooooorrr the powers that be who run summer sports sign-ups because you missed the deadline (again)(......literally). Either way, we are here for you. We are here to help you choose fun in the armpit of all seasons. Embrace the stagnant, throw in a dose of anticipation, and you'll be laughing your head off before you know it. Bring it. Not every day are there unicorns and rainbows. Shocking, we know. I mean, some days you simply need to call in back up - like the ski patrol - (literally). Oooooorrr the powers that be who run summer sports sign-ups because you missed the deadline (again)(......literally). Either way, we are here for you. We are here to help you choose fun in the armpit of all seasons. Embrace the stagnant, throw in a dose of anticipation, and you'll be laughing your head off before you know it. Bring it. false full 14 4ddc2e95-617c-420d-b615-843ba804c179 [Ep 13]: Marriage is FUN (no, but seriously) Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:49:13 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige & Julia, @eaglebrookchurch) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun [Ep 13]: Marriage is FUN (no, but seriously) Paige & Julia, @eaglebrookchurch 01:08:58 JON and KARLA, high school sweethearts, musicians, pastors at Eagle Brook Church, friends, neighbors - in sum, some of our FAVORITES. Seriously. Not only do you want to listen in because Jon was an exact replica of Screech (Saved by the Bell, anyone??) in high school when he met and wooed Karla, but you are going to leave with a sore stomach (from laughing!) and some thought provoking moments I promise you'll be chewing on for the next month. They crush this area of intentionally making and keeping their marriage fun. Boom. JON and KARLA, high school sweethearts, musicians, pastors at Eagle Brook Church, friends, neighbors - in sum, some of our FAVORITES. Seriously. Not only do you want to listen in because Jon was an exact replica of Screech (Saved by the Bell, anyone??) in high school when he met and wooed Karla, but you are going to leave with a sore stomach (from laughing!) and some thought provoking moments I promise you'll be chewing on for the next month. They crush this area of intentionally making and keeping their marriage fun. Boom. @paigekimball, @makealittlefun, @eaglebrookchurch, @karla8947 false full 13 14b25017-1961-4539-bf7a-c16fc56ba17d [Ep 12]: UNSCRIPTED - Fat pants, broom-ball and sheets The best best and worst book: 

100 Afternoon Sweets by Sarah Kieffer

The best sheets...really!

The Company Store

 

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 20:32:43 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige & Julia, @sarah_kieffer, @traderjoes) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun The best best and worst book: 

100 Afternoon Sweets by Sarah Kieffer

The best sheets...really!

The Company Store

 

]]> [Ep 12]: UNSCRIPTED - Fat pants, broom-ball and sheets Paige & Julia, @sarah_kieffer, @traderjoes 00:39:09 We took a hiatus. We slept, we got cozy, we donned our snow-pants, we ate and ate and ate.....in a word: January (and yeah, yeah, we all know its February). ARE YOU OVER IT YET?! Listen in as we discuss super important things like cookies you should avoid at Trader Joe's (like, run away now), breaking out your fat-pants, skiing woes and how to sleep in sheets. We hope you can keep up. We took a hiatus. We slept, we got cozy, we donned our snow-pants, we ate and ate and ate.....in a word: January (and yeah, yeah, we all know its February). ARE YOU OVER IT YET?! Listen in as we discuss super important things like cookies you should avoid at Trader Joe's (like, run away now), breaking out your fat-pants, skiing woes and how to sleep in sheets. We hope you can keep up. false full 12 a4c93fc8-a0cf-4915-a306-125bd0c684f1 [Ep 11]: Christmas Spontaneity and the saran wrap ball game Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:50:40 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (@Makealittlefun) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun [Ep 11]: Christmas Spontaneity and the saran wrap ball game @Makealittlefun 00:46:39 MERRY CHRISTMAS (almost!) Last episode we talked about a few staple things we ALWAYS do this time of year. BUT - shouldn't we all leave a little space to say yes to the last minute, maybe-stay-up-too-late, memory makers that show themselves in the final hour? Maybe....Let us be clear, the older we get, the busier things seem and "no" at times feels like it might be our favorite word. However, embracing the unknown and leaning into the chaos (even just a little!) is what we are here to encourage you in today. We will give you some tips of how to do this and also tell you about the SARAN WRAP BALL game which will change your life. Merry Christmas! MERRY CHRISTMAS (almost!) Last episode we talked about a few staple things we ALWAYS do this time of year. BUT - shouldn't we all leave a little space to say yes to the last minute, maybe-stay-up-too-late, memory makers that show themselves in the final hour? Maybe....Let us be clear, the older we get, the busier things seem and "no" at times feels like it might be our favorite word. However, embracing the unknown and leaning into the chaos (even just a little!) is what we are here to encourage you in today. We will give you some tips of how to do this and also tell you about the SARAN WRAP BALL game which will change your life. Merry Christmas! false full 11 643f30e5-613a-4cf1-849a-224721f6cb84 [Ep 10]: Happy Thanksgiving and FUN December rhythms Similar Advent calendar Julia uses:

https://www.amazon.com/Toy-Shop-Wooden-Advent-Calendar/dp/B07VBGC3Y3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A13P4VPUQ8NH5

Julia's Dad's book:

https://www.amazon.com/If-He-Had-Not-Come/dp/1490818103

December Children's booklist:

https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/december-picture-books/

Secret Santa Generator:

https://www.drawnames.com/secret-santa-generator/?RF=G-D&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxqC6BhBcEiwAlXp45zBg31D8hoQ3YWtHj7L9r1DwdnTohcQZgCTuqwDkrV29muK89yuWuhoCEsoQAvD_BwE

 

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:20:08 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (@readaloudrevival) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Similar Advent calendar Julia uses:

https://www.amazon.com/Toy-Shop-Wooden-Advent-Calendar/dp/B07VBGC3Y3?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A13P4VPUQ8NH5

Julia's Dad's book:

https://www.amazon.com/If-He-Had-Not-Come/dp/1490818103

December Children's booklist:

https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/december-picture-books/

Secret Santa Generator:

https://www.drawnames.com/secret-santa-generator/?RF=G-D&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxqC6BhBcEiwAlXp45zBg31D8hoQ3YWtHj7L9r1DwdnTohcQZgCTuqwDkrV29muK89yuWuhoCEsoQAvD_BwE

 

]]> [Ep 10]: Happy Thanksgiving and FUN December rhythms @readaloudrevival 00:53:14 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We are talking about the many ways you could (and we have) celebrated Thanksgiving – burger bar in Florida?? Maybe someday! Cozy cabin with skating? Done. But be sure to take a tip from Julia and close your door while changing if traveling during this holiday….not pretty, folks. We also chat about how to intentionally make December FUN by putting a few things in your calendar now. Advent ideas, gingerbread house wars, pre-planted Christmas books and family Secret Santa. These family rhythms have created such nostalgia for our kids and help us make the most of this special season. Lastly, we share a special announcement at the end you won’t want to miss! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We are talking about the many ways you could (and we have) celebrated Thanksgiving – burger bar in Florida?? Maybe someday! Cozy cabin with skating? Done. But be sure to take a tip from Julia and close your door while changing if traveling during this holiday….not pretty, folks. We also chat about how to intentionally make December FUN by putting a few things in your calendar now. Advent ideas, gingerbread house wars, pre-planted Christmas books and family Secret Santa. These family rhythms have created such nostalgia for our kids and help us make the most of this special season. Lastly, we share a special announcement at the end you won’t want to miss! false full 10 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1958633339 [Ep 9]: "Favorite Things" and Julefest dinners Today we chat with some of our closet friends! Meet Dana and Christie, friends from college that we talk with about one of our favorite holiday traditions "Favorite Things". We also discuss "Julefest" - (Scandinavian, yes...we're from Minnesota, remember?!) which is basically a fancy way of describing a holiday dinner we do every year with friends. Both of these traditions can be done many different ways but we walk through what it looks like for us and and encourage you to plan something like this with your circle! It's never to late to begin a tradition....enjoy!!

Links:
Ina Garten's Beef Bourguinon

Half Baked Harvest's Creamy Lasagna Soup

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Today we chat with some of our closet friends! Meet Dana and Christie, friends from college that we talk with about one of our favorite holiday traditions "Favorite Things". We also discuss "Julefest" - (Scandinavian, yes...we're from Minnesota, remember?!) which is basically a fancy way of describing a holiday dinner we do every year with friends. Both of these traditions can be done many different ways but we walk through what it looks like for us and and encourage you to plan something like this with your circle! It's never to late to begin a tradition....enjoy!!

Links:
Ina Garten's Beef Bourguinon

Half Baked Harvest's Creamy Lasagna Soup

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

]]> [Ep 9]: "Favorite Things" and Julefest dinners Paige and Julia 00:54:05 Today we chat with some of our closet friends! Meet Dana and Christie, friends from college that we talk with about one of our favorite holiday traditions "Favorite Things". We also discuss "Julefest" - (Scandinavian, yes...we're from Minnesota, remember?!) which is basically a fancy way of describing a holiday dinner we do every year with friends. Both of these traditions can be done many different ways but we walk through what it looks like for us and and encourage you to plan something like this with your circle! It's never to late to begin a tradition....enjoy!! Today we chat with some of our closet friends! Meet Dana and Christie, friends from college that we talk with about one of our favorite holiday traditions "Favorite Things". We also discuss "Julefest" - (Scandinavian, yes...we're from Minnesota, remember?!) which is basically a fancy way of describing a holiday dinner we do every year with friends. Both of these traditions can be done many different ways but we walk through what it looks like for us and and encourage you to plan something like this with your circle! It's never to late to begin a tradition....enjoy!! false full 9 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1946729375 [Ep 8]: Halloween! Halloween is here! Join us as we dive into making this holiday one for the books. We reminisce about our shared halloween adventures in college, adult costume party ideas and and chat about neighborhood gatherings that bring everyone together. Happy halloween!!

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:01:13 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Halloween is here! Join us as we dive into making this holiday one for the books. We reminisce about our shared halloween adventures in college, adult costume party ideas and and chat about neighborhood gatherings that bring everyone together. Happy halloween!!

]]> [Ep 8]: Halloween! Paige and Julia 00:50:25 Halloween is here! Join us as we dive into making this holiday one for the books. We reminisce about our shared halloween adventures in college, adult costume party ideas and and chat about neighborhood gatherings that bring everyone together. Happy halloween!! Halloween is here! Join us as we dive into making this holiday one for the books. We reminisce about our shared halloween adventures in college, adult costume party ideas and and chat about neighborhood gatherings that bring everyone together. Happy halloween!! false full 8 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1936600796 [Ep 7]: Fall baking, seasonal snacks and the funniest story ever told It's still fall ya'll. Time to bake! Listen in as we share not only our staple fall recipes but surprise each other with seasonal snacks that maybe you should buy too! And also - Julia shares maybe the funniest story ever told.

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun It's still fall ya'll. Time to bake! Listen in as we share not only our staple fall recipes but surprise each other with seasonal snacks that maybe you should buy too! And also - Julia shares maybe the funniest story ever told.

]]> [Ep 7]: Fall baking, seasonal snacks and the funniest story ever told Paige and Julia 00:48:06 It's still fall ya'll. Time to bake! Listen in as we share not only our staple fall recipes but surprise each other with seasonal snacks that maybe you should buy too! And also - Julia shares maybe the funniest story ever told. It's still fall ya'll. Time to bake! Listen in as we share not only our staple fall recipes but surprise each other with seasonal snacks that maybe you should buy too! And also - Julia shares maybe the funniest story ever told. false full 7 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1928281733 [Ep 6] - NEW Fun Fall ideas! We LOVE fall…….buuuuutttt is it time for some new fun fall ideas?? Don’t get us wrong, we love a good apple orchard or pumpkin patch but these mama’s need some new activities to keep in their back pocket. A Booyah, fall camping, seasonal-movie-series-watch-party (what??), local sports games…..let’s discuss.

]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 16:58:06 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun We LOVE fall…….buuuuutttt is it time for some new fun fall ideas?? Don’t get us wrong, we love a good apple orchard or pumpkin patch but these mama’s need some new activities to keep in their back pocket. A Booyah, fall camping, seasonal-movie-series-watch-party (what??), local sports games…..let’s discuss.

]]> [Ep 6] - NEW Fun Fall ideas! Paige and Julia 00:39:21 We LOVE fall…….buuuuutttt is it time for some new fun fall ideas?? Don’t get us wrong, we love a good apple orchard or pumpkin patch but these mama’s need some new activities to keep in their back pocket. A Booyah, fall camping, seasonal-movie-series-watch-party (what??), local sports games…..let’s discuss. We LOVE fall…….buuuuutttt is it time for some new fun fall ideas?? Don’t get us wrong, we love a good apple orchard or pumpkin patch but these mama’s need some new activities to keep in their back pocket. A Booyah, fall camping, seasonal-movie-series-watch-party (what??), local sports games…..let’s discuss. false full 6 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1919538107 [Ep 5] Fun ways to take care of yourself We all need it. Rest. A way to recharge. A moment of sanity. And everyone does it differently. But are you making sure that while it's restful it's also enjoyable? Are you making sure you're building this into your daily, weekly and monthly rhythms? Maybe we should give this a little thought.....and effort (don't worry - just a little effort). Let's take care of ourselves and have fun in the process!

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:32:37 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun We all need it. Rest. A way to recharge. A moment of sanity. And everyone does it differently. But are you making sure that while it's restful it's also enjoyable? Are you making sure you're building this into your daily, weekly and monthly rhythms? Maybe we should give this a little thought.....and effort (don't worry - just a little effort). Let's take care of ourselves and have fun in the process!

]]> [Ep 5] Fun ways to take care of yourself Paige and Julia 00:39:30 We all need it. Rest. A way to recharge. A moment of sanity. And everyone does it differently. But are you making sure that while it's restful it's also enjoyable? Are you making sure you're building this into your daily, weekly and monthly rhythms? Maybe we should give this a little thought.....and effort (don't worry - just a little effort). Let's take care of ourselves and have fun in the process! We all need it. Rest. A way to recharge. A moment of sanity. And everyone does it differently. But are you making sure that while it's restful it's also enjoyable? Are you making sure you're building this into your daily, weekly and monthly rhythms? Maybe we should give this a little thought.....and effort (don't worry - just a little effort). Let's take care of ourselves and have fun in the process! false full 5 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1913530652 [Ep 4]: Reading aloud to your kids and family book club Reading. We all know it's important. But did you know that reading aloud to your children - even through high school - has some major academic and long-term benefits? Listen in as we dive into discussing our family reading rhythms and ways in which we try to make reading aloud exciting and fresh (even for the tiniest of listeners). Or, jump in with us and put on your very own version of a Family Book Club! Whether you are short on time or want to go all out - you can bring a book to life and create memories your family will never forget. Happy reading!

]]> Sun, 8 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Reading. We all know it's important. But did you know that reading aloud to your children - even through high school - has some major academic and long-term benefits? Listen in as we dive into discussing our family reading rhythms and ways in which we try to make reading aloud exciting and fresh (even for the tiniest of listeners). Or, jump in with us and put on your very own version of a Family Book Club! Whether you are short on time or want to go all out - you can bring a book to life and create memories your family will never forget. Happy reading!

]]> [Ep 4]: Reading aloud to your kids and family book club Paige and Julia 00:43:26 Reading. We all know it's important. But did you know that reading aloud to your children - even through high school - has some major academic and long-term benefits? Listen in as we dive into discussing our family reading rhythms and ways in which we try to make reading aloud exciting and fresh (even for the tiniest of listeners). Or, jump in with us and put on your very own version of a Family Book Club! Whether you are short on time or want to go all out - you can bring a book to life and create memories your family will never forget. Happy reading! Reading. We all know it's important. But did you know that reading aloud to your children - even through high school - has some major academic and long-term benefits? Listen in as we dive into discussing our family reading rhythms and ways in which we try to make reading aloud exciting and fresh (even for the tiniest of listeners). Or, jump in with us and put on your very own version of a Family Book Club! Whether you are short on time or want to go all out - you can bring a book to life and create memories your family will never forget. Happy reading! false full 4 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1902332172 [Ep 3]: Let's talk about celebrating birthdays! It's birthday week over here - between the two of us we have 4 birthdays within a week! Listen in as we talk about birthdays from our growing up years, how we celebrate with our families today and ideas we have implemented over the years to make sure our kids have some solid birthday memories.....anyone can start the tradition of a birthday banner! And birthdays aren't just about celebrating - - as parents we use these annual times as a way to connect with our birthday kid - talk about the year to come as a year older, celebrate accomplishments and recognize their dreams with a pre-birthday dinner. Let's get celebrating!

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:37:27 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun It's birthday week over here - between the two of us we have 4 birthdays within a week! Listen in as we talk about birthdays from our growing up years, how we celebrate with our families today and ideas we have implemented over the years to make sure our kids have some solid birthday memories.....anyone can start the tradition of a birthday banner! And birthdays aren't just about celebrating - - as parents we use these annual times as a way to connect with our birthday kid - talk about the year to come as a year older, celebrate accomplishments and recognize their dreams with a pre-birthday dinner. Let's get celebrating!

]]> [Ep 3]: Let's talk about celebrating birthdays! Paige and Julia 00:48:03 It's birthday week over here - between the two of us we have 4 birthdays within a week! Listen in as we talk about birthdays from our growing up years, how we celebrate with our families today and ideas we have implemented over the years to make sure our kids have some solid birthday memories.....anyone can start the tradition of a birthday banner! And birthdays aren't just about celebrating - - as parents we use these annual times as a way to connect with our birthday kid - talk about the year to come as a year older, celebrate accomplishments and recognize their dreams with a pre-birthday dinner. Let's get celebrating! It's birthday week over here - between the two of us we have 4 birthdays within a week! Listen in as we talk about birthdays from our growing up years, how we celebrate with our families today and ideas we have implemented over the years to make sure our kids have some solid birthday memories.....anyone can start the tradition of a birthday banner! And birthdays aren't just about celebrating - - as parents we use these annual times as a way to connect with our birthday kid - talk about the year to come as a year older, celebrate accomplishments and recognize their dreams with a pre-birthday dinner. Let's get celebrating! false full 3 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1892727903 [Ep 2]: Olympic party break-down and summer is not over yet! We spend most of this episode breaking down our awesome 2024 Olympics party - what a success! (But remember - a party is only as good as the participants.....friends who came - you nailed it!) And if a party of this magnitude is simply too much - don't worry; just take an idea that spoke to you and run with it. You can do it! And let's not throw in the towel on summer just yet....there's still time to check off some simple 'bucket list' ideas for those end of summer memories.

]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun We spend most of this episode breaking down our awesome 2024 Olympics party - what a success! (But remember - a party is only as good as the participants.....friends who came - you nailed it!) And if a party of this magnitude is simply too much - don't worry; just take an idea that spoke to you and run with it. You can do it! And let's not throw in the towel on summer just yet....there's still time to check off some simple 'bucket list' ideas for those end of summer memories.

]]> [Ep 2]: Olympic party break-down and summer is not over yet! Paige and Julia 00:37:08 We spend most of this episode breaking down our awesome 2024 Olympics party - what a success! (But remember - a party is only as good as the participants.....friends who came - you nailed it!) And if a party of this magnitude is simply too much - don't worry; just take an idea that spoke to you and run with it. You can do it! And let's not throw in the towel on summer just yet....there's still time to check off some simple 'bucket list' ideas for those end of summer memories. We spend most of this episode breaking down our awesome 2024 Olympics party - what a success! (But remember - a party is only as good as the participants.....friends who came - you nailed it!) And if a party of this magnitude is simply too much - don't worry; just take an idea that spoke to you and run with it. You can do it! And let's not throw in the towel on summer just yet....there's still time to check off some simple 'bucket list' ideas for those end of summer memories. false full 2 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1880961996 [Ep 1]: Family Relays and Summer Olympics Welcome back for our first official podcast!!

We set the stage for what we're all about - finding something that is already fun and maximizing it to create life-long memories!

Join us as we discuss this further and dive into a past event that really started this all.....an Amazing Race type of fun at a family cabin and then dive into an event that we are currently in the midst of planning!

No matter who you are, what your circumstance is or how your family is wired, we believe everyone can make a little FUN!

]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:48:42 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Welcome back for our first official podcast!!

We set the stage for what we're all about - finding something that is already fun and maximizing it to create life-long memories!

Join us as we discuss this further and dive into a past event that really started this all.....an Amazing Race type of fun at a family cabin and then dive into an event that we are currently in the midst of planning!

No matter who you are, what your circumstance is or how your family is wired, we believe everyone can make a little FUN!

]]> [Ep 1]: Family Relays and Summer Olympics Paige and Julia 00:35:42 Welcome back for our first official podcast!! We set the stage for what we're all about - finding something that is already fun and maximizing it to create life-long memories! Join us as we discuss this further and dive into a past event that really started this all.....an Amazing Race type of fun at a family cabin and then dive into an event that we are currently in the midst of planning! No matter who you are, what your circumstance is or how your family is wired, we believe everyone can make a little FUN! Welcome back for our first official podcast!! We set the stage for what we're all about - finding something that is already fun and maximizing it to create life-long memories! Join us as we discuss this further and dive into a past event that really started this all.....an Amazing Race type of fun at a family cabin and then dive into an event that we are currently in the midst of planning! No matter who you are, what your circumstance is or how your family is wired, we believe everyone can make a little FUN! false full 1 tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1871017701 Make A Little Fun Introductions Life is a gift. It moves fast. We are here to encourage you to make the most of whatever your day throws at you - from the big to everyday moments. By letting go of what we can't control and leaning into the spontaneous, the crazy, the messes, the joy. And ultimately, memories made with friends and family. This is a place where we hope to encourage you to bring more fun into your everyday life. No matter what your circumstance, or how you are wired we believe everyone can learn to make a little more fun!

]]> Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:37:06 +0000 makealittlefun@gmail.com (Paige and Julia) https://soundcloud.com/makealittlefun Life is a gift. It moves fast. We are here to encourage you to make the most of whatever your day throws at you - from the big to everyday moments. By letting go of what we can't control and leaning into the spontaneous, the crazy, the messes, the joy. And ultimately, memories made with friends and family. This is a place where we hope to encourage you to bring more fun into your everyday life. No matter what your circumstance, or how you are wired we believe everyone can learn to make a little more fun!

]]> Make A Little Fun Introductions Paige and Julia 00:25:53 Life is a gift. It moves fast. We are here to encourage you to make the most of whatever your day throws at you - from the big to everyday moments. By letting go of what we can't control and leaning into the spontaneous, the crazy, the messes, the joy. And ultimately, memories made with friends and family. This is a place where we hope to encourage you to bring more fun into your everyday life. No matter what your circumstance, or how you are wired we believe everyone can learn to make a little more fun! Life is a gift. It moves fast. We are here to encourage you to make the most of whatever your day throws at you - from the big to everyday moments. By letting go of what we can't control and leaning into the spontaneous, the crazy, the messes, the joy. And ultimately, memories made with friends and family. This is a place where we hope to encourage you to bring more fun into your everyday life. No matter what your circumstance, or how you are wired we believe everyone can learn to make a little more fun! false full 0