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Archives for August 2012

Friday Favorites: A School Bus Wait Memory

August 31, 2012 By Beth 17 Comments

Friday Favorites: A School Bus Wait Memory

This isn't a typical Friday Favorite but I hope you can play along ... Grace rides the school bus. Sophie and Matthew love to wait for the bus with Grace. This morning I was coming up the driveway from dropping off the last of the trash at the street and Sophie says "look mom! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlottesville, Friday Favorites, Memes, Simply Local Tagged With: Friday Favorites, nature, red eft, red spotted newt, Virginia

Dandelion Handcrafted Rattles Giveaway #babygifts

August 31, 2012 By Beth 10 Comments

Dandelion Handcrafted Rattles Giveaway #babygifts

Once again no new babies at our house but we are excited to participate in another round of baby giveaway for our readers that are still in baby-land! This Baby Gift Guide Product is brought to you by Dandelion for Baby. The prize is a set of Handcrafted Pretend Play … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways, Kids, Promotional, Simply Family Tagged With: #babygifts, baby, Dandelion Handcrafted Rattles, gift ideas, giveaway

The Party Works – Hello Kitty Party Pack

August 30, 2012 By Brian 1 Comment

The Party Works – Hello Kitty Party Pack

If you haven't figured it out yet, Grace just celebrated her 6th birthday. She is so excited to be 6 and in 1st grade!! When she was asked to pick out a party pack for her birthday, I wasn't sure what she would pick. She has so many interests that is always hard for me to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: birthday party, children's birthday party, Hello Kitty, Hello Kitty Party Pack, party pack, review, The Party Works

HALO Safe Sleep Crib Set Giveaway #babygifts

August 30, 2012 By Beth 24 Comments

HALO Safe Sleep Crib Set Giveaway #babygifts

Once again no new babies at our house but we are excited to participate in another round of baby giveaway for our readers that are still in baby-land! This Baby Gift Guide Product is brought to you by HALO Sleep. The prize is a HALO Safe Sleep Crib Set (ARV $115) color … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways, Kids, Promotional, Simply Family Tagged With: #babygifts, baby, gift idea, giveaway, HALO Safe Sleep Crib Set, HALO Sleep

Company Kids: Backpacks and Customer Service

August 29, 2012 By Beth 1 Comment

Company Kids: Backpacks and Customer Service

Grace and Sophie both picked the Pink Zebra Explorer from Company Kids as their backpacks this year. My mom decided to give them to the girls as back to school gifts. Since the monograms didn't add cost, my mom put their names on the backpack so we could tell them apart. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: Backpacks, Company Kids, Customer Service, kids

Wordless Wednesday: 6th Birthday for Grace

August 29, 2012 By Beth 2 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: 6th Birthday for Grace

Grace's 6th Birthday was last Friday. She had a little family party the week before at my parent's house where she picked a Hello Kitty theme. Cake by Chamber's Cakery! We ordered her birthday cake from Sam's Club so we get a full sheet cake to share at a church dinner. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Memes, Simply Family, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: birthday, butterfly cake, Helloy Kitty cake, pictures, Sam's Club, Wordless Wednesday

A Cook’s Wish List from World Market

August 28, 2012 By Beth 6 Comments

A Cook’s Wish List from World Market

World Market lets you easily add to your kitchen while staying on budget!  // 1. Cast Iron Enamel Skillet // 2. Terracotta Chicken Baker // 3. 15-inch Paella Pan // // 4. Red Potluck Baker // 5. Dark Teal Glazed Tagine //   If given the opportunity, Brian could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Simply Food Tagged With: cook's wish list, cooking, cooking vessels, gift ideas, kitchen, shopping, World Market

Just Jen Birthday Shirt

August 28, 2012 By Beth 45 Comments

Just Jen Birthday Shirt

We had the opportunity to review a Just Jen Birthday Shirt. Knowing that Grace's birthday was coming up, I was really excited for this review. Last year, Grace's birthday was the first day of school. This year her birthday is the third day of school but still on a school day. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: birthday shirt, custom shirt, giveaway, review

Rock ‘N Learn – Ready for School

August 28, 2012 By Beth 32 Comments

Rock ‘N Learn – Ready for School

About ... Your preschooler will love learning the skills important for school. Includes counting, colors, tying shoes (bunny ear method), being neat and tidy, following directions, holding a pencil, printing letters, listening, and more. The fun, animated characters make it easy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: back to school, dvd, giveaway, kids, Ready for School, review, rock n learn

Bundles and Buzz – Super Baby Bundle Giveaway #babygifts

August 28, 2012 By Beth 18 Comments

Bundles and Buzz – Super Baby Bundle Giveaway #babygifts

Once again no new babies at our house but we are excited to participate in another round of baby giveaway for our readers that are still in baby-land! This Baby Gift Guide Product is brought to you by Bundles and Buzz! The prize is a Bundles and Buzz Super Baby Bundle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways, Kids, Promotional, Simply Family Tagged With: #babygifts, baby, Bundles and Buzz, gift ideas, giveaway

Shopping Banana Republic

August 27, 2012 By Brian 3 Comments

Shopping Banana Republic

Have you ever walked through the mall, passed by a Banana Republic, and wondered, "Why is it called that?" I remember shopping there with my father when I was growing up.  You didn't have to wonder as much back then.  I remember the jeeps in the front window, the colorful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestyle, Simply Life Tagged With: banana republic, clothing, shopping

Beyond Bedding Giveaway #babygifts

August 27, 2012 By Beth 13 Comments

Beyond Bedding Giveaway #babygifts

Once again no new babies at our house but we are excited to participate in another round of baby giveaway for our readers that are still in baby-land! This Baby Gift Guide Product is brought to you by Beyond Bedding! The pictured set is the Purple and Black Kaylee Girls … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Giveaways, Kids, Promotional, Simply Family Tagged With: #babygifts, baby, Beyond Bedding, crib set, giveaway

Del Monte Back To School #SmartSnack

August 26, 2012 By Beth 14 Comments

Del Monte Back To School #SmartSnack

It is back to school time here which means that when Grace gets off the bus, she is hungry. We try to make sure we have healthy snacks on hand instead of her eating whatever she can find when she gets home! We love snacks that have little to no prep since our days are so busy! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes, Simply Food Tagged With: back to school, Del Monte Back To School, Del Monte Fruit Cups, Diced Peaches, Diced Pears, Healthy lunch or snack options, Walmart

A Dreamy iComfort Serta Mattress from Sears

August 25, 2012 By Beth 41 Comments

A Dreamy iComfort Serta Mattress from Sears

A dreamy mattress ... that is a dream for us for sure. A dream so much that we are willing to blog for a chance to review a dreamy mattress! Here is our bed ... not bad, right? Look again ... Yes, that is a Brian dent and a Beth dent with a big lump in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Home & Garden, Simply Life Tagged With: bedroom, blog, entry, mattress, Sears, submission

Back to School Reclaim Your Home Event – Coming Soon

August 25, 2012 By Brian 1 Comment

Back to School Reclaim Your Home Event – Coming Soon

With kids returning to school and life returning to a routine, it is time to reclaim the clean and well ordered house we know is under the clutter and dirt of the summer! We are going to feature a series in September/October that features reviews and giveaways that focus on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: blog event, brands, Reclaim Your Home Event

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