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By now all of the schools in our area have closed the books on the 2016/2017 school year {quite literally} and kids are fully embracing their Summer break. And while some weeks of our Summer break are definitely busier than others, our whole family embraces these “lazy” Summer days of “sleeping-in”, reading in the hammocks,…
My kids are in full-on countdown mode! Every morning they check the calendar…”5 weeks and 2 days left, mom!” Don’t misunderstand, they actually love school and I know they’ll be sad when that last day does finally come. But they are also really excited about Summer Vacation, too. Of course, as the mom, I know…
I’m sure this is merely a coincidence but every year when Daylight Saving Time begins and we “spring” forward an hour, my family also “springs” forward into a very busy schedule. Now, I’m not going to necessarily blame Daylight Saving Time for that busyness…clearly DST has enough haters out there…but I will say it happens…
Disclosure: So happy to share this blog post I created as a Suave Kids partner. The Disney, Frozen and Star Wars trademarks are used by Unilever pursuant to a license agreement with The Walt Disney Company. All rights reserved. I count myself very fortunate because, for the most part, my kids actually enjoy bath time….
Confession time, ladies! What does your daily skin care regimen look like? If it’s anything like mine, it probably includes an assortment of lotions and a variety of make-up applied throughout the day; then a make-up remover or facial wash/scrub; and, of course, some night-time lotion to help do whatever it is promising it will…
Nearly 16 years later and I still adore my engagement ring and wedding ring as much as the day(s) they were slipped on my finger. I don’t really like to take it off. But I do. I actually don’t wear my rings as much as I would like to. But for good reason. And you…
Christmas is such a magical time. Seriously! I’m not trying to be all cheesy here. How else do you explain surviving family parties, work parties, classroom parties, kids’ Christmas programs, making endless amounts of cookies (and not eating them all the first day) and managing to shop for and wrap countless presents in just a…
I still remember my first experience with coding. I was getting started with blogging and, back then, blogs were only done in code. Yes, I’m that old! It was actually quite fun to learn. My analytical brain and my creative brain finally found a way to come together! I can only imagine the fun I…
Pet Owners :: Do your dogs make it on your Christmas Shopping List each year? Honestly, if it weren’t for my kids constantly reminding me, I’d probably forget to slip a little Christmas gift under the tree for our two dogs. Not that I don’t love the immensely…they just tend to be the quietest when…
I was in third grade when I first opened the Little House on the Prairie books. In a matter of two weeks I had read all nine books in the series. I was completely captivated by the stories of this pioneer family. Of course I’ve watched all the episodes of the TV show and probably…
It’s no secret that I love my essential oils. I’ve shared a few times here on the SIMPLE moms how I use essential oils to help freshen up my home, jazz up my water, or to just create a space of peace and relaxation. And there are probably a thousand other ways I’d love to…
One of my husband’s favorite memories from childhood is assembling toy cars from those kits you’d find at the local hobby shops. I personally didn’t understand the draw to it until we had our own kids. Like with many kids’ toys, it’s the dreaming and creating parts that are the most fun when playing with…