Summer stylin’ at it’s best. I have found some of the cutest shops now that I am shopping small. One that I just recently found is Colby Co. She hand makes adorable kids clothing. I just love her prints and style. One item that we have fallen in love with this summer is leotards. We…
diy art gallery :: a simple repurposing craft
I am a firm believer in second chances! That’s why I love thrifting and junking my little heart out. ❤ There is often a lot of life left in things that are donated or thrown away! So, if I happen to slam on the brakes while driving down the road, you can know without a doubt…
summer go bag :: always be prepared… for fun
Summer has officially arrived, which means that my kids and I are constantly on the go having fun and adventures. Park dates, beach days, pool parties, impromptu picnics, and last minute escapes to the lake keep us on the go between all the other activities we have scheduled. The thing is, you just never know…
meet maureen :: mama to three spunky kids
We would like to introduce a new mama to theSIMPLEmoms, Maureen! Maureen has been married to her best friend Josh for 8.5 years and is the blessed (and sometimes stressed) mama to three of the spunkiest kids that ever did walk this earth. She is a lover of words, life, people, and stories. You…
BBQ the summer away with cave tools
What are a few things you need to make a BBQ happen more smoothly? Summer time is the perfect time for a BBQ gathering. Whether is be with family or friends, or a work party. Be the one to share something different. I always look forward to family and friends coming over for BBQ’s at…
red’s all natural burritos :: spice up summertime lunches
The kids have been home for summer break for a few weeks now. They are so done with sandwiches after an entire school year of sack lunches. In the summer we can branch out a bit more with our lunches. We’ve been spicing up our routine with Red’s Burritos for lunch OR we will have…
top gifts for the new mom in your life
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Babywise.life. All opinions are my own. Anyone else’s life full of baby showers lately? I love celebrating new moms with showers. I remember feeling so ready for a baby once I had a shower. So I like to help new moms get ready for their babies by…
tips for trips :: traveling with little ones
I remember the days of traveling without kids! We would meet up with my family for a week by the beach and pool, and while the rest of my siblings were chasing around their little ones, I was sitting by the pool reading a book and working on my tan. I would always help out…
three ways to protect your mattress
Let’s talk about your bed for a minute. Now, your mattress is supposed to last you for a long time, right? I know my parents had theirs for over 25 years and it was still in great condition. With that being said, that’s my goal is to keep my mattress for a long period of…
#AmazonPrime for less? yes please! #IC
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Amazon. Period. It’s been an answer to prayer on SO many levels this summer! I love to s hop, but shopping with kids in tow just isn’t fun most days….
bring science to life this summer with basher science
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,…
fun summer activity :: fairy and gnome house building
A few weeks back my oldest two kids and I got to look at some wonderfully detailed fairy houses at our local nature center. After looking at the unique and intricate details on these thirty plus creations I gladly gave into the requests to create some fairy houses of our own. As a parent who…











