Category: holidays
back to school tips for divorced parents
Transitions are always difficult for divorced families. I know because we are in one. And the start of a new school year is no exception. There are many details to handle, and for parents, the stress and confusion is even greater. We always try to make things as smooth as possible for our son. Before…
townley girl :: despicable me 3 :: gift idea :: giveaway
We saw Despicable Me 3 this summer and it was a memorable way to spend a rainy afternoon. This post isn’t a movie review, but I’ll add that we enjoyed it. I read recently that it was one of the quietest box office hits that brought in over $900 million. Apparently others enjoyed it too….
children’s gifts shelf ideas from sleeping bear press
Does anyone else have a gift shelf/cupboard/box/etc. on hand at home? I grew up with my mom and grandma each having a random drawer of items for giving as gifts when they forgot a birthday or had an unexpected event come up. While I don’t have quite the same supply as either of them I…
fresh wave :: back to school teacher gift :: giveaway
The days of summer are dwindling and it won’t be long before we send our stinky kids off to school. I am quite thankful for the teachers that invest their lives and time into my mini me’s. It takes a special person to close themselves into a room with 20 children each day. I know…
back to school with minted :: first day of school photo tip
How does summer go so fast? We’ve enjoyed pool days, our summer vacation to my parent’s cottage, and lots of play dates with friends. While we do have a few more weeks left on our break, it is time to start planning ahead for school supplies. As a kid, my favorite part of going back…
back to school backpacks from eeBoo + coupon
If you haven’t already, it is time to think about Back-to-School season. Supply lists, new clothes & shoes, and backpacks all need to be purchased before they seemingly disappear and panicking the night before school starts. Some of you may be thinking, “Wait, doesn’t she homeschool?” And yes, we do homeschool our kiddos, but this…
Happy Independence Day!
We at The SIMPLE Moms wish all of you a wonderful 4th of July! Whether you celebrate with parades and fireworks or a simple family picnic, we hope you find thankfulness in the freedoms we are given here in the U.S.A. “May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please,…
we are going back to school with beckmann
School has just ended and we are already thinking about back to school. You know why? It will be here before we know it. And I love that the schools send the next years supply list in their backpack on the last day of school. Why not start now with all the supplies you…
happy memorial day
Thank you to all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country. We are truly blessed to live in this nation. I pray we as a nation never take for granted the sacrifices these brave men and women and their families have given so that we can live in a nation…
an easy way to celebrate #mothersday #momlife
Being a mom and thinking about how much I love my mom makes me stop and think how lucky I am. We celebrate Mother’s Day to cherish the moms in our lives. But while there’s no question that the woman who raised us deserves our utmost gratitude and affection, there are actually deeper reasons as…
personalized mother’s day gift ideas :: flagology
Mother’s Day is coming up soon, and I love the chance to show my mom how much she means to me! Living so far from my side of the family always feels a little more difficult on special days, but I am so thankful for the many ways we have to stay in contact and…