fall - Somewhat Simple

General Conference Activity for Kids

Mar

2013

The LDS General Conference is coming up in the next couple weeks and I am so excited! General Conference weekends are some of my favorite weekends of the year. (Who doesn't love the chance to go to church in your PJs?) We started a small tradition for the Sunday sessions of conference where we invite our friends over and we watch the 1st session, have a yummy brunch with cinnamon rolls and a fruit platter, then watch the second session. This year I thought it would be fun to print some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Digital Designs & Printables, Family, LDS, Paper Crafts, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: fall, general conference, spring

Simple Thanksgiving Craft: Gratitude Garland // Free Download

Nov

2012

by Sarah 16 Comments

This past month has been a roller coaster of emotions for our family full of sorrow, joy, heartache, hope and everything in between. It's also put Life into perspective, making me think: What is really important in my life? This simple question is what inspired me to come up with the free download/printable for this month: The Gratitude Garland. This is a fantastic Thanksgiving project for the whole family, and VERY simple to create. All you need are a few supplies and you're ready … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Digital Designs & Printables, Paper Crafts, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: fall, free printable, Thanksgiving

Crow Monogram Sign

Oct

2012

by Stephanie 2 Comments

My sweet friend Lisa showed up at our husband's baseball game and handed me this darling Crow Monogram sign- She made it... JUST FOR ME!!!! How nice is that?! {I love having awesome friends!} It looks so cute on my front door! Lisa said she got the idea in the October 2008 Country Living Magazine, but here is how to make it if you'd like to try your hand at it: 1. Paint your board white. 2. If you are talented like Lisa, you can free-hand your images on contact paper, but if you're like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: fall, gift ideas, Halloween

Thankful Thanksgiving Tablecloth

Oct

2012

by Stephanie 2 Comments

This month Lowe's challenged their creative network to show off some fall decor that won't break the bank. Here is what I came up with: A Thankful Thanksgiving Tablecloth! This project was inspired by my SIL Becca's tablecloth she posted about last year- see her tutorial HERE. I put a little spin on Becca's idea- instead of me writing all the things we are grateful for, I decided to let the whole family get in on the fun! Here is how we made it: 1. Head on over to Lowes and pick up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Family, Furniture & Decor, Rooms of the House, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: Activities, dining room, fall, Lowes, Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Cheesecake Crepes

Oct

2012

by Todays Post 7 Comments

I have been totally and completely obsessed with pumpkin this fall! I mean, really obsessed. Like, in a bad-for-business kind of way. Every day for the past month, I've told myself, "Ok! Today's the day! You must make something with candy corn or Frankenstein or fake blood! Anything! Just make something for Halloween!" (Ah, the pressures of being a dessert blogger) ;) But I just can't bring myself to let go of the pumpkin. So I hope you won't begrudge me this one more pumpkin recipe, even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: breakfast, fall