Written by contributor Emily Walker of Remodeling This Life. I’ve spent a lot of time lately feeling frustrated with my home. I went back to working outside the home after six years, and as a r...
So friends? I just spent a week almost completely offline. Aside from the very occasional Instagram-turned-tweet, I was blissfully and fully among the three-dimensional world. And it was heavenly. It...
Easy recipes that kids can cook :: Simple Bites 5 ways to breathe in a breathless world :: Chatting at the Sky Cool kiddo wall art :: Simple Design How to work from home without losing your mind :: T...
Today’s giveaway comes from loyal monthly sponsor Plan to Eat, a genius little online program that pretty much does everything for you but actually cook your meals. This is a simple tool that a...
I’m on vacation this week, so I thought I’d republish one of our older and more popular posts. I’d love to hear your thoughts! Personally, our family has a television. We don’...
Photo by nannetteturner Last time I sat on the front porch and sipped tea with you here at Simple Mom, we talked about the importance of having a mentor. You nodded your head, eyes wide, eager to fin...
If you could do anything, what would it be? Is there something in you that stirs and taps your insides, asking if it can come out and play? In that deep, dark part of the day, when the lights are out...
Where is the mommy war for the motherless child? :: Rage Against the Minivan French school lunch menus :: Karen LeBillon On comparing yourself :: (in)courage Simple summer style :: Simple Design For ...
Today’s giveaway is from UPrinting, a company offering online printing services for all of your printing needs. UPrinting is a great company because they are “committed to social responsi...
Today I’m sharing my post from this week at Simple Homeschool, where I pull back the curtain on our school plan for next year: afterschooling. What the heck is it, anyway? From the post: “...
Written by DIY contributor Katie Clemons of Making This Home. There is a well-known walkers’ route in my hometown. As the weather gets warmer, dozens and dozens of women flock to these sidewalk...
Today on Babble I’m sharing a sneak peek in to our family’s plans next week—but really, I’m talking about why our plans are what they are. From the post: “Though we’ve travele...
I don’t quite know where to begin this post…. How do I adequately write about a weekend shared with someone I’ve long admired; a woman who, unbeknownst to her, has acted as a mentor-on-paper? A...
Photo by the incredibly gifted Keely Scott Decorating truths from a 15-year-old Tanzanian boy :: Nesting Place And so I told her she is strong (and I am, too) :: Sorta Crunchy 10 remarkable women in ...
Today’s weekend giveaway comes from sponsor Clean Mama Printables, a great source for homekeeping printables that really work for you and make your life easier. From Clean Mama Printables: R...
The following is a guest post written by my friend Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and creator of Steady Mom. With all the talk about simplicity these days, you’d think that the route...
Today I’m over at (in)courage, sharing about my need for beauty, and that I’m okay with that. I used to not be okay with that. But I am now. From the post: “This morning, I stepped ...
So this week I’ve started a new gig—a weekly column over at Babble. They’ve asked me to write for quite awhile, and I’ve turned them down for over a year, for one main reason: IR...
Written by contributor Shaun Groves. Just six of the zillion things adoption has taught me: 1. Generosity is simple. In 2007, I visited an Ethiopian orphanage, trying not to make eye contact with any...
This past weekend, I savored uninterrupted conversations with dear friends and shared life in the most delightful of ways. Together, five friends and I chatted with someone we greatly admire, snapped...
Today, I want to pick your brain. I’m currently writing my next book, and I don’t want to give too much away, but here’s the gist: it’s about living slowly. And whether itR...
The goal of a writer :: Goins. Writer Disneyland on a dime :: Life as MOM 8 simple ways to live more toxin-free this spring :: Simple Homemade Make your own quality mineral veil (translucent powder) ...
Today’s weekend giveaway comes from sponsor Againbags, the snack bags and lunch sacks that you can use again and again. From Againbags: “Over the years, my children have carried countless lunch...
Written by Jeannett Gibson of Life Rearranged. We’re working through Tsh’s ebook One Bite at a Time together, because accountability makes it funner (more fun?). Join in any time! You don...
Written by Charlie Park of Pear Budget. Last week, Tsh shared her story of how to get a mortgage without a credit score. I loved her post, and am impressed by how intentional she and Kyle are about p...
Seriously delighted to bless one of you with the whole kit and kaboodle gift basket from this past weekend’s Queen for a Day! And also seriously wishing I was Oprah so that I could give one to ...
The following guest post is written by my friend Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home. I‘ve read plenty of good advice on wardrobe management and how to purge your closet, but there’s...
Lotte time lapse: Birth to 12 years in 2 minutes :: Frans Hofmeester Steps to avoid Pinterest overwhelm :: The Tiny Twig Stick a fork in it :: Nesting Place How work-at-home moms can build a successf...
This giveaway is now closed. Welcome to our second annual Queen for a Day giveaway! Today we’ve got six gift baskets full of treats to celebrate the mom in your life (maybe that’s you!), just in time...
Well friends, I’ve wanted to spill the beans for awhile now, and today I finally can! Simple Living Media has added a new channel: Simple Design. And it’s going to be full of beautiful go...
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