Meet the Team

Hello My Name is Stephanie.... I created Somewhat Simple in July of 2009 as a place to document my love of being creative. I am just your average stay at home mom who loves to create in any spare time I find! I am married to my best friend and together we are raising 4 sweet kids. They keep us busy but make life fun! We are Orange County transplants who have been living in Phoenix since 2005 and we love it here!I love ice cream, autumn, Sunday naps, traveling, game nights and shopping. I am a bit obsessive compulsive and I love all things organized. I love reality TV, a new tube of toothpaste, a new jar of peanut butter, the scent of a new car and soft back scratches. I love to laugh til I cry and I love a good phone call from a great friend.I despise laundry more than anything else in the world! I'm also not a fan of unloading the dishwasher, Peeps marshmallow candies, mushrooms and Whoppers- those are disgusting.Thanks for taking the time to get to know me just a bit more!See you again soon!

Megan is a mom to 4 kids and use to blog a lot more before life handed her a set of twins! She enjoys being creative and can usually be found baking or making something fabulous in her kitchen for her family.

Tiffany is married to her amazing husband Josh and they have a little boy and twin girls. She graduated in Sports Broadcasting, but now stays home with her kids and loves to cook, budget and travel.

Mandy is a stay at home mom of 2 little girls and the creative blogger from Small Fine Print. She married her childhood neighbor and together they are enjoying their happily ever after.

Stats: One great husband, 3 little sidekicks, zero pets (lots of allergies), graduated in elementary education. Haven’t gotten around to being a teacher, but have been a darn good “room mom.”Things that make me happy: Date nights, crossing things off my list, cooking and baking, playing the guitar, seafood, organized drawers, lunching with friends, my iphone, picking up the kids from school and hearing about their day, the food network, blog-surfing, scrapbooking, new music, Sundays, Cadbury mini eggs, and projects!Things that make me grumpy: Messes, not enough sleep, and messes.

Natalia & Christie are just two normal moms living life in Southern California with a goal to encourage, motivate and inspire women of all walks of life to discover {or rediscover} their own fabulous panache. We want women to regain their sense of self, embrace their beauty and style, all the while still attending to life’s every day needs. Natalia has been married for 5 years and has 2 little boys making her life interesting! Christie has been married for 8 years and has a daughter and two sons keeping her on her toes!

Amy Latta is the author of One Artsy Mama, where she shares a variety of project types including home decor, kids' crafts, sewing, jewelry, and more. She is happiest when creating something and enjoys making all kinds of projects with her 4 year old "Little Crafter." In her spare time, Amy is a professional ballroom, latin, and swing dancer. When not on the dance floor or crafting, you can probably find her at Starbucks.

With kids in tow, Renae has created dozens of successful businesses for herself and others. The demand for her help eventually became so great that she could no longer help everyone she loved --and she loves everyone. Thus, Renae started a You Tube Channel where she can help others start and expand their businesses en masse.

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Jen Woodhouse is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter whose music has been heard on national TV shows, films, and commercials. When she's not writing, recording, or touring, she's enjoying all that life has to offer with her husband and growing family. She enjoys dabbling in DIY, home decor, and craft projects, and shares her (mis)adventures on her blog, The House of Wood.

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Ashley is married to her best friend and a mommy to a busy 5-year old "karate kid." She's just a normal gal who realized, after starting a family, that she needed to learn to cook. She also discovered that it doesn't have to be stressful or time-consuming to create meals that are not only good for you, but actually taste good. Must haves: coffee, Mexican food, college football, lip gloss, and lots of dangly bracelets. Can do without: spiders, plain milk, washing dishes, and anything outdoorsy (college football excluded).

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Sarah is a stay-at-home-mom of three beautiful children, wife to a pretty awesome guy, and lover of Dr. Pepper Jelly Bellies and cinnamon bears. She resides in Arizona and has recently added Laundry Procrastinator Extraordinaire to her resume. She dabbles in design as a late-night hobby, and can be found making Christmas cards or special invites for friends and family.

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Jennifer is a budget savvy mama and wife, health nut, wannabe interior decorator, business owner, and the creative mind behind the blog Blissfully Ever After. At her blog, she shares how to live a blissful & healthy life living on less!

Jessica is the owner of Shabby to Chic Designs, a small furniture repurposing business in Rochester, New York. She is also the author of an interior decor blog named after her business. When she's not painting, "junking," or ferociously pinning on Pinterest, she enjoys spending quality time with her fiance and their crazy pug Cooper.

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Cris McGrath is the owner/author of Crissy's Crafts. A wife and mother of three, who enjoys sharing eco-friendly craft ideas and budget friendly parties.

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If I had to label myself, I'd likely have the term Artistic Entrepreneur stamped to my head. I became a shutterbug at a young age and that hasn't changed.I currently design templates, textures, and branding materials for photographers in my home office. I am filled with gratitude each and every day. It's not a secret, "Dreams Do Come True"!Join in my creative process at www.lifenreflection.com

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Joan Saunders Orchard is the artist and owner of BitsyCreations. She lives in Maryland with her exceptional husband and two extraordinary kids. When she’s not illustrating or designing, she enjoys reading, being as silly as possible with her family, being a grammar and geography nerd, and watching too many BBC television shows.

Kayla is a professional graphic designer who loves to spend her time creating unique and affordable printables and DIY projects. She's married to her high school sweetheart and has 3 adorable cats. She's the face of Sweet Anne Designs [saynotsweetanne.com] and can be found tinkering in the kitchen, the garage, or crafting on the living room floor.

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Leslie is a wife, a mom, and a grandma living in Austin TX. She’s the designer behind Sugar Pie Chic Patterns and wants to spread the word that anyone can sew. Her designs, tutorials, and blog {www.seasonedhomemaker.com} are written with the beginner in mind. When she’s not hording fabric, she occasionally dabbles in her kitchen and garden.