real moms {sharing} all things fabulous
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be one of the first to see “Moms’ Night Out,” a laugh out loud comedy about life in the hood….the mamahood, that is. And I am so excited that I get to tell you firsthand about how amazingly funny and honest it is. I am not…
As you all know, we love a good giveaway here at SIMPLE. So today I wanted to share with you a giveaway that is going on right now over at Sunstar GUM, cleverly named the Miles of SMILES sweepstakes! They are giving away tons of cool prizes, including a Vera Bradly duffel bag packed with…
Here in Michigan, it feels like winter lasts about 9 months of the year. That’s because here in Michigan, winter lasts about 9 months of the year. Seriously, though, the long winter (specifically THIS long winter) has really taken its toll not only on my skin, but on the naturally soft skin of my sweet babies….
I have never done a formal count but I am pretty sure we have about 73 princess books, movies, and CDs in our house (that’s not even counting the toys!). Each one tells the story of a beautiful lady who, through triumph and peril, emerges victorious with her prince. OK, they’re not all quite that…
Ah, spring. It is {finally} upon us! And for us Michiganders (Michiganians???) this means pulling out the flip flops and tees even if there is a snowbank or two still sprinkling the landscape. I have talked before about the joy of a comfy t-shirt. And it is so true. The feel of soft cotton on…
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Brancott Estate Wines. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Can we be honest here? OK, good. I LOVE WINE. Red, white, dry, sweet, sparkling….they’re all music to my…
Does it seem like Easter has become overly an overly commercial holiday? For weeks now, all of the grocery stores have their center aisles stocked with toys, sweet treats, and Easter baskets piled up to the ceiling. Now don’t get me wrong, we love a good Easter Egg Hunt and we totally do the Easter…
Do your kids love to build? Mine love anything that requires construction: MegaBloks, Legos, K’Nex….they just love putting things together and making something all their own. That’s why I jumped at the chance to check out the Canoodle Toy by Serranoventions, the all new toy that takes building to a whole new level. The Canoodle Toy…
One of my favorite days of the year is the day they bring out all of the Easter treats at the supermarket. So many wonderful confections in so many beautiful pastel colors. It’s like a magical candy rainbow. And what Easter basket would be complete without the household favorite many, many, MANY years running? You…
Have you ever been stuck in a confined space with small children? Maybe sitting in the car during an oil change? Or waiting patiently at the doctor’s office to hear your child’s name called? How about hanging out for 8+ hours in a car headed south for Spring Break? I thought so. Well, after playing…
I don’t know how it is at your house, but at mine, dinner can go one of two ways: quick and on-the-go (think hot dogs and cheese cubes, people!), or a family affair, complete with placemats and 5 sets of buns in chairs for the better part of an hour. As you may (or may…
A few weeks ago, I shared this fab little number from Tara Lynn’s Boutique. My 18 month old is runway-ready. Honestly, I could not resist that cute little zebra print skirt. But for my older two, I was thinking about how cute they would look on Easter Sunday in their pastel prints from Tara Lynn’s….