While the kids and I have been loving all this Summertime sun, as a true Michigander, I know we’ll be seeing less of that lovable sunshine in just a few short months. Sad, but true. So, while we can, we’re capturing the sun and all those Summer colors in these adorable Pony Bead Sun Catchers!…
fashion friday :: brenthaven has you covered for travel :: review and giveaway
It’s not all that often that my husband or I need to replace one of our messenger bags/brief cases, but when we do we’ve found a new solution. It’s a company called Brenthaven. Brenthaven has been manufacturing products for over 30 years and offers a 100% Lifetime Guarantee on their whole line of products! Amazing,…
the {NEW} moms on theSIMPLEmoms
If case you had NOT noticed we added three wonderful new moms to theSIMPLEmoms. If you haven’t seen their bio’s check them out below. You may have seen some of their post already, so please welcome them! Also want to mention we are starting our Fall Fashion Event mixed with a little Back to School…
fighting the itch of summer insect bites with tricalm :: review, giveaway, and coupon
There are a lot of great things about summer. Cookouts, swimming, ice cream cones, catching fireflies, boat rides, gardens, oh the list goes on and I could never pick just one thing to love about summer. I can however, pick the thing I hate the most about summer : biting insects. Mosquitoes, spiders, biting flies…
a simple DIY :: citrus cleaner
We go through lemons like crazy in our house! Probably a 2 pound bag every week. From lemon water or lemonade, to soaking grains for recipes we just love them! I usually just compost my lemon rinds or put them down the disposal to make my sink smell fresh, but a few months ago I…
singing our way through – songs for the world’s bravest kids :: review and giveaway
The “C” word. Cancer. We all know someone who has battled it. Just this week SIMPLE Mom Ginny shared her story with our wonderful readers. I think we can all agree that cancer sucks. It’s hard enough to wrap your mind around any adult friend or loved one dealing with and battling this horrible disease,…
nosilla organics :: summer sale {@nosillaorganics #kidfashion}
What more can you say than this adorable image below. Had to share this great sale as Nosilla Organics is a favorite shop of mine. Couldn’t pass up the opportunity to pass these savings on to you. Enjoy and happy shopping!! Hurry though, you have through August 3, 2013!
do you get bored? {#smoothblogger}
Sometimes I do long workouts on machines, whether its on a treadmill or an elliptical…depending on my mood of course. Sometimes, I need something to take my mind off of the task at hand. Here are 4 things to do while working out on treadmills or ellipticals :: Pop on a good movie. I have…
5 reasons i choose kohl’s for my shopping :: {#mc #sponsored @kohls}
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” Lately, Kohl’s has been my go-to store for almost all my shopping needs…whether it’s for myself or my children. My girls have been growing like weeds and I have had to…
retro-fun with vw camper van kids play tent :: review and giveaway
One of my favorite memories from childhood are these crazy indoor pop-up tents that my sister and I each got for Christmas one year. I’m not exactly sure what my parents were thinking because our living room definitely was not big enough for two of those tents, but we made it work! And they were…
wordless wedesday :: season of life
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a simple real food recipe :: chicken noodle soup :: gluten free
I know it is hardly soup season at the end of July…but I am in the midst of stocking up my freezer for my “babymoon” coming up next month! A big batch of chicken noodle soup was on my list to get done, and I thought I would share my method, and how I batch…











