*I am participating a program to share this new Shutterfly app with you. I will or have received a promotional item* I have a NEW favorite way to create photo books. And you guys…it took me TEN MINUTES to create!!! I am not exaggerating in order to sell you on this fabulous option from Shutterfly. …
a simple real food recipe :: quick pinto bean soup
Usually once a week I try to do a “bean” type dinner to help us save on our pastured meat budget. I have large batches of pinto, black, and white beans always sprouted, cooked, and frozen flat in bags in my freezer. This makes these kind of meals SO quick, in addition to nourishing, because…
protect your child with belly armor :: review
Let’s face it… when you bring your little bundle of joy home from the hospital, you never dream that you will be sitting on the couch for HOURS a day feeding that little one. You may even start to feel like you are losing touch with the outside world as you grow roots to your…
get mouthy with matthew van fleet’s munch :: review and giveaway
My kiddos love to read. Our bookshelf is ever expanding with new books and we read a (kid-chosen) story to each of our little ones each night as part of their bedtime routine. We also go to the library at least once a week to find new favorites and try to have a “quiet time”…
get healthy at whole foods :: review
When it comes to my kids health and getting the correct vitamins, I will trust Whole Foods. When it comes to vitamins, children need the ABCs – vitamin A, B and C. Packed with antioxidant power,these tasty strawberry chewables are formulated without artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives. Bonus: a portion of sales from this…
use yummigo from benbat on the go :: review and giveaway
I honestly hate the booster seats and high chairs in a restaurants. To me regardless if they have cleaned them in front of me, it is still dirty. I really dislike using them. I am so glad that I am able to carry my own clean portable feed and go booster seat . This is…
an apple-licious giveaway :: giveaway
Here is a fun opportunity for your SIMPLE readers! We have teamed up with some great blogs (all listed below with full links to their blogs if you would like to check them out). Here is how to enter this group giveaway :: a Rafflecopter giveaway Some details for your reading pleasure… The “Apple-licious” giveaway…
a fabulous book bundle that my little ones love :: review and giveaway
Reading is something we have always enjoyed doing together as a family. I’m so thankful that my girls love to read! Taking trips to the library to grab a few new reads happens quite frequently in our home. The best part of buying books however, is getting to keep them and not be on a…
back to school fashion ideas :: a vlog post! {#BackToSchool #Fashion @Kohls}
Many kids have started home-school, elementary and high school across the country. We have a few weeks left, here in Michigan, before we send our kids off. My niece just moved in to college this week for classes to begin next week! WOWEE, where did the summer go!!?? I have done a lot of our…
being transparent… {#smoothblogger}
July and most of August thus far have kicked my butt. When talking with friends, I just laugh and say, “Summer has taken advantage of me!” And it’s the truth! I was so excited for summer to begin, before it began, thinking my time would be freed up and I would be able to do…
a simple recipe :: mom’s baked ziti
A year ago, my baby brother moved back to Michigan from Nashville, Tennessee to take a job working for my husband. Until then, he had been living with my parents as he searched for a job in the music industry in Music City. Much easier said than done. So he packed up his little car…
strong god brings “new life” to worship :: review
My mom instilled a love for music in me at a young age, so when I became a mother, it was my desire to pass on this love to my son, but I don’t want him to like just “any” music. I want him to listen to music that is uplifting and God honoring. If…











