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SYS Blog Link Party with Features of Treats

Feb

2012

Happy Thursday! Are you ready for another round of strutting your stuff? First, I thought I'd share some yummy treats that I've had bookmarked from link parties of the past as well as some that I found on Pinterest. If you are dieting, close this screen now. Actually I would be sad if you left, so maybe just scroll really fast and try not to look for a second. {Click on the links below the images to be taken to the creator's site} 1. Snicker Brownies from How Sweet It Is. 'Cause if it is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baking, Link Parties · Tagged With: Cakes, cookies, features, pinterest, treats

Love your Laundry Room

Jan

2012

by Todays Post 4 Comments

I'm one of those crazy people who actually like doing laundry – to me, nothing beats the smell of clean clothes or freshly laundered sheets. That said, in my current home the space for our washer and dryer leaves a lot to be desired. Instead of a room dedicated to this necessary chore, we have a closet. And no, not a nice big closet with lots of space like this one: (image via The Redheaded Stepchild) Ours is a teeny tiny sliding door closet with exactly enough room to fit our stackable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Rooms of the House, Vinyl · Tagged With: features, Laundry Room, vinyl

One Word Resolutions with Less Cake {More Frosting}

Jan

2012

by Stephanie Leave a Comment

Of all the blog series I've been asked to be a part of, this One Word Resolution Series on Less Cake {More Frosting} has been my favorite. Lara has organized a series where some of my favorite bloggers are sharing their one-word goal for 2012. I've read every single post so far and have been so stinkin' inspired! My one-word goal publishes on her site tomorrow, and for those of you who saw my post when it published on my site, you'll notice it has changed!! ('Cause thats how I roll!) After … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Challenges, Series & Workshops, Seasons and Holidays · Tagged With: features, new years

Becoming a Simple Mom

Jan

2012

by Stephanie Leave a Comment

As I sat in the crowd of 3,000 women listening to the fabulous presenters at Time Out For Women, the theme of the conference posed a question in my mind, "What did I want to become?" I'd love to become a lot of things, actually, but as I sat and pondered what I wanted more than anything else, it was to be a good mom. I want my kids to remember me playing with them, laughing with them, helping them and loving them. I need to enjoy the simple things. I need to simplify. I need to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Life · Tagged With: features, simple mom

Spotlight on A Little Tipsy

Oct

2011

by Stephanie Leave a Comment

Hi There! I am so excited to be here. Somewhat Simple was one of the very first blogs I read and swapped with when I first started blogging. I was really excited to see her on the Dating Divas swap schedule for October! Michelle, from A Little Tipsy here, taking the wheel for the day! Nope not drunk (what a relief- you will not be taking your tour with a drunk driver), I may or may not be a bit clumsy though. I'm going to be giving you a quick tour of some of my favorite blog … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, Food, Rooms of the House, Sewing · Tagged With: clothing, features, preschool