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Beach Vacations In The Fall

Beach vacations in the fall are the perfect way to have some fun with less crowds and less cost! Who said summer has to end after Labor Day?!? There are still plenty of warm days left, so why not plan a beach vacation? With all the kids back in school, the crowds thin out and the rates go down. Here are some of our favorite ways to experience the beach in the fall. Beach Vacations During the Fall Go for a Swim & Search for Shells There are a lot of misconceptions about visiting the beach in the fall. One of the biggest is that you can’t swim. That is not true. The weather may have gotten a tad cooler but the water is still warm. So put on the bathing suit and jump in! It is also a great time to search for shells while the waves lap at your feet. With the crowds being ... [Read More]

Deer Prints – Free Printable Deer Decor

Say "Goodbye Summer" and "Hello Fall" with a fabulous Deer Prints Printable. I am breaking out my fall decor a little early this year! Why? Because I love fall more than any other season. AND I am hoping Mother Nature will take a hint and lower her temperatures for us Arizonians. ;) (Still in triple digits and flip flops here, folks.) One of the easiest ways to switch up your decor is to come up with several seasonal printables that fit in the same frame. Change out the prints for every holiday, but keep the frame on your entry way table all year long. Versatile and affordable. With this idea in mind, I designed something a little more retro/mid-century. I came up with this paint-by-number-style deer, and actually fell in love with it’s quirkiness. Totally different than what I ... [Read More]

Teacher Appreciation Ideas – Support and Maintenance Kit

Looking for some simple Teacher Appreciation Ideas? This darling + creative Teacher Support and Maintenance Kit is a great and clever way to thank those wonderful teachers! I'm always blown away over how much time and energy teachers put into their jobs. With friends who are teachers, it's incredible to see them continuing to work, even when the school day is over, or even on the weekends. I think it's safe to say that Somewhat Simple absolutely LOVES teachers! Because we love teachers so much, we created this clever Teacher Support and Maintenance Kit to help teachers laugh, and give them a little recharge when needed. ;) Teacher Appreciation Ideas - Support and Maintenance Kit supplies Teacher Support and Maintenance Kit Printables (download below) scissors tape ... [Read More]

30 Minute Homemade Dinner Rolls from Scratch

EASY homemade dinner rolls from SCRATCH that taste AMAZING and are ready in 30 minutes! Nothing is better than homemade bread, am I right? As much as I love cooking dinner for my family, I've never been great at baking. I do fine with recipes where measurements aren't important - a dash of this, a pinch of that - those are my jam. But baking? Those recipes have to be exact and I don't do well with those. Which is why making homemade bread has always been SUPER intimidating for me. Actually, all recipes with yeast intimidate me. (Too many failed attempts over the years or something.) But a few years ago, my friend mentioned a "fail-proof dinner roll recipe" that was not only delicious, it was also easy and fast." I was hesitant, but intrigued, and so I gave it a try. You ... [Read More]

Glittering Garden Party – Invites, Food + Party Details

Details + free invitations for a whimsical Glittering Garden Party, sponsored by Spin Master. To celebrate the end of a fun summer and the start of a new school year, my girls and I put together a Glittering Garden Party. The inspiration for this party came from the new Hatchimals Glittering Garden. Have you seen these yet? They are so much fun! Hatchimals are magical and interactive creatures that are "brought to life" by children's care and curiosity. The newest Hatchimals Glittering Garden are nestled inside speckled eggs that shimmer. While the hatch is one special moment in time, the fun continues as children raise their animals from baby to toddler to full- grown Hatchimal, teaching it to walk, talk, play games and more. Our mommy/daughter Glittering Garden Party made our new ... [Read More]

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