Most of you know I’m pretty picky about what I put on my body. Since our skin is our largest organ and absorbs the chemicals we put on it, I like to keep my skincare routine as green as I can. That means no parabens, no sulfates and no fragrance. But, don’t worry, it’s definitely…
a simple journal for the busy mom
One of the best things I’ve stumbled across lately is the “Mom’s One Line a Day” journal. I’ve always wanted to consistently keep a record of my daily thoughts and experiences, but I rarely have the time, energy, or desire to write a full diary entry every day. Since I found I wasn’t faithful in…
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…
meet emily :: military wife, nurse, and new mom
Emily is a new face on our blog. We are excited to welcome another writer to our team. Emily is a devoted Christian, military wife, and new mother to a baby boy. She is a registered nurse and family nurse practitioner who enjoys topics related to health, science, and medicine. As the daughter of two…
adorable accessories for your little ones :: rannie anne design
Little details are often the thing that ties everything together! Those people who plan out every little part of an event or photoshoot or outfit usually are the ones with amazing results! I love going into someone’s home who pays attention to the little details. Beautiful homes are often beautiful because of the little details…
more fashion from kaydee baby products
Several week back I shared with you a company that I have truly grown to love. Kaydee Baby products are truly one of a kind. They sent me many more of their products to try out and I just wanted to share them with you today. We are getting great use out of these little…
2017 walt disney studios *releases*, including information on cars 3 and beauty and the beast!
2017 looks like it’s going to be a GREAT year for visiting your local movie theater! I was given a great synopsis from the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures office and got so excited, that I had to share it with you! I am breaking it down with what I know for 2017, month by…
all things odd :: odd squad from pbs kids
Does anyone else remember when Odd Squad came out a couple years ago? This wacky show instantly became a favorite with my older kids (then ages 5 and 7) and they would expectantly wait for new episodes to be released. The kids loved all the weird story lines and kid-centric cast and I loved all…
luxury sun protection at shēdo lane
Sun protection is important when we are talking about the little ones. I know we have shared several posts about either sunscreen or other types of protection you can do while out in the sun. I wanted to share with you this company I have worked with called Shēdo Lane. Shēdo Lane is a luxury…
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….
crush those resolutions! three tips to get healthy and stay healthy :: #aHEALTHYnewyear
How many of you made some wellness resolutions this year? How many of you are still going strong with those? We’re not far into the month yet, but a lot of us have already broken our resolutions. I think the hard part about a resolution is the idea that we need to make huge, major…
take time for yourself and get nourished with tropical smoothie cafe and their power-packed smoothies + more!
I don’t know about you, but life hasn’t slowed down simply because it’s the new year. While my health and fitness goals continue to be at an all time high, since my labral tear injury, the busy schedule still persists. We are still running around, I’m still looking for healthy meal ideas….and yet, I’m still…











