5 Effective Ways to Say Sorry
"Sorry" has been a really popular word in our house lately. Our 2-yr-old learned how to say it, and uses it All. The. Time. She has got this practice down pat, and she's really, really good at it (and...
View Article9 Fall and Winter Fashion Trends {That aren't Going out of Style Anytime Soon}
If you are trying to build a simple, classic wardrobe, then the phrase "fall and winter trends" might not sound too appealing. I've decided to round-up the lasting trends that will survive several...
View ArticleDaily Nourishment
Each morning when my eyes blink open, there is something I immediately crave. It's not pancakes or coffee, a good stretch or even a hot shower.It is the most basic element of nourishment for my body.It...
View Article9 Happy Things
A lot of my posts lately are numbered lists... I do realize this. But I couldn't help making yet another list, a little personal list of happy things from last week. Sure, my toddler didn't sleep...
View ArticleGluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
I do not have health issues that would benefit from a gluten-free diet, but my mother and sister do. And, my mother happens to be one of the best cooks I know, which means she is not going to settle...
View ArticleMinimal Accessorizing {For the Home}
I never took "Accessorizing 101" in design school.There were classes for textiles, window treatments, hand-drafting, computer-drafting, color theory, space planning, commercial codes (not even close to...
View ArticleA Very Happy Brain
I came across this little video titled "A Very Happy Brain" a few weeks ago, and thought it was pretty creative, and TRUE! It was made by Dr. Amit Soot, Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.It...
View ArticleLong Cardigan + Boyfriend Jeans
My little photobomber...This long cardigan has pulled ahead as the favorite in my fall wardrobe. It is so cozy and comfortable; I wear it all the time. When my husband comes home from grad school, I'm...
View ArticleFreeing Ourselves {Advice from Albert Einstein}
"A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical...
View ArticleChicken and Cheese Tortellini Soup
If you are looking for a really nice, guest-pleasing meal that is simple to prepare, this Chicken Cheese Tortellini Soup is it. We have made this dozens upon dozens of times, given it to couples with...
View ArticleWe all Need the Creative Process {A Lesson from Iris Apfel}
Photo by Bryan Adams for VogueI recently watched the documentary "IRIS" about the life of Iris Apfel.It was fascinating to me.While her face, with trademark round glasses, was completely familiar, I...
View ArticleSimple Favorites {October Links}
FAVORITE PUMPKINS100 Layer CakeFAVORITE CASUAL STYLEFashion Gone RogueFAVORITE GARLANDGardenistaFAVORITE RECIPE TO TRYThe Forest FeastFAVORITE FALL ACTIVITYNesting PlaceFAVORITE PRINTABLE (which my mom...
View ArticleOne Tip for Dealing with Holiday Stress
Ahhh- holiday stress. I don't know anyone who really deals with holiday stress in a great way, except my mother. Every other woman I talk to this time of year is in...
View Article{Wardrobe Basics} Stone and Crystal Jewelry
via Remain SimpleStone jewelry, specifically crystal necklaces, have been quite the rage lately. I think many would associate them with the popular bohemian trend, and may dismiss them if bohemian is...
View Article5 Simple Recipes for All Those Fall Apples
Whether you've hand-picked some bushels at local orchards, or just taken advantage of the grocery store deals, I'm betting your refrigerator is stocked with apples. Here are some easy yet mouthwatering...
View ArticleRaising Cultured Children {and I'm not Talking Pop Culture}
My children have spent plenty of time contemplating what a fox says, launching Angry Birds, and and performing the "nae nae." I'm not sure exactly what nae nae means, but it has something to do with...
View Article{Easy} Rosemary Lemon Pork and Potatoes
In keeping with the theme of this blog (simplicity, casual lifestyle, etc.), I will probably never share a recipe that isn't easy enough for an amateur like me who tries to whip up dinner without a...
View ArticleHow to Make Crafting Less Frustrating and More Enjoyable
People often say that I am a "crafty" person, and honestly, every time I hear that I think, Really? It's just that I'm not completely sold on the whole "crafty" persona. Crafty people LOVE being crafty...
View ArticleTalking to Children about Tragedy
My husband and I were so disturbed by the terrorist attacks on Paris this past weekend. We are praying for the people affected, and hope that they can gain strength and comfort.We wanted to be cautious...
View ArticleOur Rustic, Natural Children's Christmas Tree
In the past, our tree has been a kind of hodge-podge of ornaments - - - fancy, shiny things and rustic, handmade things. Ornaments from preschool crafts, clearance and garage sales, gifted by friends,...
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