Challenges, Series & Workshops

Summer Declutter Workshop- Week 4 of 4

Jul

2011

Welcome to Week 4 of the Summer Declutter (if you're new here, it's not too late to start, grab a freebie printable checklist here) We've got one more week to clean a hot spot in our homes, so let's get started! This week my hot spot is my kitchen bill paying "center" - also known as where the paper gets stashed. I have created a system that works for us for organizing the paper clutter, but life has gotten busy, and a couple piles have emerged. So, I turned on a favorite show, poured … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenges, Series & Workshops, Cleaning & Organizing, Digital Designs & Printables, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: summer

Christmas in July with Free Printable

Jul

2011

by Todays Post 3 Comments

Hey there Somewhat Simple Readers! I'm Kristyn, and I blog over at Lil' Luna. I've tried to make it a place where anyone could come to find recipes, tutorials, printables, ideas and more for any and all occasions. Come check it out! I'm so happy to be here as part of Steph's "Summer of Service." What a great idea, right? I don't know about you but it's sometimes hard to think about service during this HOT and BUSY {more like CRAZY since the kiddos are home} time of year. But that's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenges, Series & Workshops, Charity & Service, Digital Designs & Printables, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: christmas, gift ideas, service, summer

Yard Work for a Neighbor in Need

Jul

2011

by Todays Post 2 Comments

Hello Everyone! I am Caley from HowDoesShe.com We are excited to be a part of Steph's "Summer of Service" this year! What a wonderful idea she's come up with! Service really is important. It's a selfless act to help others that eventually lifts our spirits too! Okay, a quick story before the photos: When I was a teenager I was asked to participate in a service project where we would be cleaning a widow's yard. Even though I knew it was the right thing to do, I really didn't want to go. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenges, Series & Workshops, Charity & Service, Outdoors · Tagged With: gardens, Summer of Service

Goodies for the Homeless

Jul

2011

by Todays Post 7 Comments

hey friends! i am lindsey of the pleated poppy. thank you steph for including me with this amazing bunch of bloggers for the summer of service! in our town we have a pretty good sized homeless community. most are asking for money, some food, and some work. i am grateful that my kids have developed a heart for those who are less fortunate and they desire to serve them. rather than just giving money, we like to serve them food. we have made burritos with friends and gone out in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baking, Challenges, Series & Workshops, Charity & Service · Tagged With: cookies

Summer DeClutter Workshop, week 1 of 4

Jul

2011

by Todays Post 6 Comments

This workshop was originally posted in 2010 on Crazy Domestic. I loved it so much that I want all of you to see it! I am publishing the entire series right here on Somewhat Simple each Wednesday in July. I am so excited to share a little Summer Declutter workshop with you all. My name is Becky and I am the mama behind Clean Mama. For the next four Wednesdays, I am going to be encouraging you to choose 4 "hot spots" in your home to declutter. Why a Summer Declutter? It's hot, kids are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenges, Series & Workshops, Cleaning & Organizing, Digital Designs & Printables · Tagged With: summer