I’m always looking for hands on things my kids can do in their free time. A bonus is things my girls can do with each other. Activities that encourage imagination and role play together are high, high, high on my list! We’ve used Kinetic Sand before, but I was recently introduced to Kinetic Sand Build…
Category: holidays
what’s to love about the american girl bitty baby + bringing home bitty collection
I don’t know about you, but my daughters are CRAZY for baby dolls. Well, my oldest is kinda getting out of that stage, but every now and then she gets roped back in via her younger sisters, specifically the 1 and 4 year olds. So, I’m excited to share what we have added to our…
10 great stocking stuffers from american girl for #aSIMPLEchristmas
I don’t know about you, but sometimes filling the stockings are a bit of a challenge. I mean, we don’t want to fill them with meaningless things, do we? Or candy. Who needs more candy! I’m always looking for fun ideas of things that my children will play with. This year, there are some fabulous…
carry on this season with lily ryan — and gift ideas too! {#aSIMPLEchristmas}
Sometimes there are items you use daily, and people ask about them. I love it when that happens, because it means I picked a winner! That speaks highly upon the quality and visual appeal alone. So, with that preface, I wanted to share something with you all that I’ve been sporting for a while, and,…
amazon + Christmas shopping :: affordable ideas for everyone on your list
Christmas is coming quickly. Are you scrambling to buy gifts? I have some ideas to share and all these items are products I have purchased and can vouch for. They are all affordable ideas as well! I’m adding Amazon affiliate links and my comments throughout the post to help you as you do your last minute shopping….
#aSIMPLEChristmas :: roominate :: building sets {for girls} go beyond basic
Does your daughter love to build? While Lego sets are a hit at our house, my daughter has recently gotten more into Roominate. I introduced you to Roominate here and, since then, my kids have had a blast using Roominate to make larger structures than Lego allows for–and they can add moving parts! What’s not…
family pajamas :: cue the fun factor! {#asimplechristmas}
We have a family tradition each year where the girls get matching pajamas on Christmas Eve. It’s a simple thing we do that they LOVE. I love it too! It started when my Aunt and Uncle did this a few years back. Now, the girls eagerly anticipate the time. This year though, we got them…
getting into the holiday spirit with hickory farms :: #aSIMPLEchristmas #HickoryTradition
I will be honest, the lack of snow here in Michigan has made it somewhat difficult for me to get into the Christmas spirit. Growing up in the midwest, Christmases are almost always white. I can only think of one or two there times where we’ve had a “green” Christmas. But it shouldn’t matter, right?…
stand out in the cold with hatley :: #aSIMPLEchristmas giveaway
Are you ready for winter? The last few days here in Michigan we had our first snow fly through. We were so lucky to get some really great days here in November, up in the 60s. I couldn’t ask for better weather but I hope that doesn’t mean that we will have a crazy snowy…
fashionABLE jewelry empowers women :: giveaway
Every woman has a story. Some stories though are riddled with heart ache and pain. A journey not lined with roses. A journey that bends and threatens to break a woman. BUT women are strong and when given the opportunity to rise above circumstances, their stories can be turned to triumph and victory! FashionABLE is…
how to :: what we are doing to simplify christmas gift giving this year
“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat… please do put a penny in the old man’s hat.” Who am I kidding? I’m the goose that is getting fat! With the holiday season already upon us, the smell of baking and delicious treats are wafting through the air… and boy are they hard to resist!…
#aSIMPLEChristmas :: darby smart :: one stop DIY shopping
This time of year, I love a good DIY. Whether I’m trimming my tree with homemade ornaments, crafting some personalized wooden gift tags or getting my home Christmased-up with some fun DIY pillow cases and wall art, I’ve found the easiest way to shop for all of my do-it-yourself needs without leaving my house–Darby Smart….











