One of my husband’s favorite memories from childhood is assembling toy cars from those kits you’d find at the local hobby shops. I personally didn’t understand the draw to it until we had our own kids. Like with many kids’ toys, it’s the dreaming and creating parts that are the most fun when playing with…
getting good use out of color of life bibs + a giveaway
Not all bibs can be created equally. By this, I mean, some bibs absorb really well and some do not. Some wipe right off and some do not. I have never said, “I need more of these bibs.” before, until I used color of life bibs. I need a bib that’s going to hold up to the test…
don’t find yourself if the dark :: how to prepare for a power outage
Winter is coming. Which means, at least here in Michigan, it’s dark. Most of the time. And with the slipping and sliding and ice, it’s the perfect storm for power outages. Here are some tips for preparing for power outages. Keep in mind, if a power outage lasts for over a day, you may need…
HAPPY HALLOWEEN from theSIMPLEmoms
We hope you have a great and safe Halloween tonight!
family pizza night ideas :: simple mills
Traditions are something both my husband I want to keep going with our kids as they get older! We love to bring traditions from our own childhood homes and carry them on or change them to suit our new little growing family. One that we both had growing up was Family Pizza Night. For my…
creating in the kitchen with my little ladies, thanks to inspiration from #NanettesBaguette + a fun giveaway
“This blog post and all social shares were sponsored by Disney-Hyperion. Thank you for allowing me to share with you!” My girls love to play in the kitchen. I love to play in the kitchen. And every now and then, we create something amazing. Ha! I am not great at cooking/baking complicated things, but I can…
minted :: start thinking about those Christmas cards
I know, it’s still the fall and I’m talking about Christmas cards, but we all know how the holiday season comes up quickly and our calendars get very full. Did you read Gina’s post of tips to have a sane holiday season? It’s time to start the ball rolling if you plan to send a…
make diaper changes on the go a little easier with anna & eve #lifechanger
There are just some products that you never knew you needed until you had it. For city living, road trips, air-travel, camping, small homes, the park and more, the Life Changer from Anna & Eve was that product for me. The LifeChanger is a Portable Changing Station. When you are out and about and have to stop…
four tips to help your little one drift into dreamland
Getting your little one to go to sleep on their own can take some time for them to get used to. A few little tips to help get that little one to sleep on their own and in their bed. Have a consistent bedtime routine Routines are especially important for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Doing…
four candy alternatives for halloween
We all know Halloween is all about the candy. I get it. It’s super fun for kids to go around and collect tons of candy. But, for so many reasons (allergies, Type 1 Diabetes, food-dye sensitivities, etc.), I love to have candy alternatives to hand out to my favorite trick-or-treaters. Here are four ideas for…
what CAN the oster pro 1200 plus food processor create in the kitchen + $10 off!
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to kitchen appliances and gadgets, I’m 100% on board. I love me some gadgets! Not only are they fun to get and fiddle with, but I feel they make me try things I wouldn’t normally try! That is exactly what the Oster Pro 1200 Plus Food…
launched into feeding with marcus & marcus
Is it time to start those solid foods with your little one? Are you a smart shopper and pick out a spoon or do you just use any ‘ol spoon? I have a fun tool to use for you little one when they start those solids. Stop the baby jar petri dish germ experiment with Marcus &…







