With Valentine’s Day falling right in the middle of winter I am a firm believer that flowers are a perfect gift for this holiday. What better way to show love for someone than bringing them a bouquet of cheer during the dreary grey winter days? Just having a bouquet of flowers to look over at…
Category: holidays
birthday week and birthday treats
Birthdays around our house are a big deal! I love celebrating life and spoiling the one who’s having a birthday! My husband’s birthday is this week, and I’ve started planning a fun week for our family to celebrate him and all he means to us. I’ve been talking to my son about it and he’s…
percyvites :: video invitations :: shopkins party ideas and more
Happy New Year! This is my first post of 2017. It’s a special time of year because it marks my 5th year as a writer on The Simple Moms. Speaking of celebrations and milestones, this post is all about parties and celebrations. Percyvites bring parties to life before they’ve even begun with personalized video invitations….
what’s in a POPSUGAR #MustHaveBox? an in depth look!
I don’t know about you, but I love getting surprises in the mail. I don’t necessarily love surprises in real life, but packages in the mail are RIGHT up my alley! I think that’s pretty true with a lot of people, given the amount of subscription boxes available in the marketplace. However, the one that…
now that you have an american girl doll, what’s next?
Now that your little one has her very own American Girl doll, did you know that there is so much more to this amazing world? Over the years we have shared so much, and my girls and I just LOVE this task that we have. So today, I wanted to share the top picks from my…
how to get your child a cuddly puppy this holiday season, really/not really {#aSIMPLEchristmas}
The title had you, didn’t it? I thought that would surely grab your attention as the thing I am sharing today is TOTALLY worth your attention. I can’t tell you the amount of friends that tell me their kids are wishing for a puppy under their tree this year. I laugh when I tell them I…
a new holiday movie and book :: stick man
I love holiday movies, and we have enjoyed introducing some of our favorite Christmas movies to our little ones! We have introduced a mix of old classics and newer movies, and have enjoyed hearing giggles and excitement over the Christmas season and the characters on the movies. We just watched a new one called Stick…
hover, flit, fly with the magic of zippi pets :: #aSIMPLEchristmas
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…
five tips to help you with holiday entertaining #BringComfortHome
Winter has arrived and it is time to stock up as cold season will be here before you know it! Thankfully you will be prepared as Scotties is available in-store and also online on Amazon.com. It’s the perfect combination of softness and strength that can provide comfort to you and your whole family. Scotties is…
the ultimate holiday gift guide for your wild kratts fan :: #aSIMPLEChristmas
You all know my kiddos love Wild Kratts. We’ve been fans for a long time and, even as they get older, it’s still the one show they all agree on. Both fun and educational, both animated and not! I’ve shared with you some of the things we love about Wild Kratts here, here and here,…
gift ideas under $60 (+ a couple higher) from vera bradley that would be perfect under the tree! {#aSIMPLEchristmas}
Sometimes shopping is easy, and other times not so much. This year, we have shared a TON of ideas to help with your Christmas list and filling up the area under your tree. Today isn’t any different! I am sharing a handful of items from Vera Bradley that anyone on your list would love to…
a birthday keepsake and new room décor :: a sweet life designs
“The days are long, but the years are short.” “Enjoy the little things for one day you will look back and realize they were the big things.” “No one tells you that the hardest part of motherhood is when your kids grow up.” There are so many quotes about how fast time really goes by,…











