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Have you stopped to stare at the pool hanging from the ceiling of Costco and wondered if your family would enjoy it? I’m here to tell you that it was our favorite purchase for our family in 2022. I can’t say that viewing it in the rafters of Costco really sold me on it, but…
Everyone has different skills in the kitchen. Some have more experience, and some find that cooking is a chore that they do not enjoy. Cooking can be a pleasurable experience as well as beneficial to your budget and health. If it’s a struggle to make toast, let alone a proper evening meal, then it’s time…
Excuse me while I have a sentimental moment. It feels like yesterday that Jack was helping me with my first reviews on the blog. I blinked and a decade flew by. I’m also feeling humbled to still be writing on The Simple Moms for all these years. Jack just turned 15 and he’s over…
Getting a 9 year old boy excited about taking a shower is often a challenge. I have even lower expectations of the quality of that shower so a 3 in 1 formula is really the way to go. It’s easier to coach him to use one bottle of wash for all. I saw a funny…
I love to find products that make life easier, cleaner, or more organized. We recently moved our washer and dryer from a closet in our kitchen to our garage and it’s been a worthwhile investment. However, I haven’t figured out shelving yet in the new location. I was looking for a way to keep the…
What is your worst poison ivy story? Mine dates back to the early 2000’s. I was a bridesmaid in a wedding, and I woke up with poison ivy on my face. That was an uncomfortable day, but I lived to talk about it. There’s been many advances since then and I’m happy to introduce you…
We have a new favorite card game that Charlie received for his 9th birthday. It makes us laugh, each round goes quickly, and it’s super easy to learn. If you can memorize 5 words, you can play this game! Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza PLAY IT ANY TIME ANY PLACE- Convenient take anywhere size game….
I’ve been sticking pretty close to the same laundry system for nearly a decade. If something works, don’t change it. Here is my post from 2014 that explains how I use separate laundry hampers. Our boys are now 8 and 14 and their cute little Target hamper pictured above was filling up too quickly. As…
One of the great things about having writers on The Simple Moms from different parts of the country is being able to offer deals and GIVEAWAYS on Disney on Ice at different venues. Did you see that Disney on Ice is coming to Grand Rapids, MICHIGAN February 10-13? I’m here to tell you about Disney…
Merry Christmas! Our plaid cards on pearlescent paper got in the mail yesterday. This is the 10th year I have sent a Minted Christmas card and they get more fantastic every year. The quality is above and beyond and the designs are so unique and lovely. Minted really pulled through for me in the last…
When a loved one is ill, it can be challenging to know how best to support them through this challenging time. We want to make the situation better for them, but sometimes it’s hard to know the right thing to say. The fact that you care enough to worry about this shows you already care…
I don’t know about you, but we are back to busy. The universal acceptance to sit around and indulge during a pandemic is over. It is time to return to our healthy way of living and not use the excuse that we are now busy. Here are a few healthy habits you and the family…