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Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Kids (That Aren’t Food or Candy)

February 2, 2012 By Beth 1 Comment

Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Kids (That Aren’t Food or Candy)

Let's face it: your kids are probably going to get more than enough sugar at school this year when February 14th rolls around. But you, the loving parent, still want to give them something sweet for Valentine's Day. Here are some suggestions that will last longer than a sugary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: kid gift ideas, not Candy Valentine's gift ideas, Valentine's gift ideas, Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Kids

Wordless Wednesday: Down For the Count

February 1, 2012 By Beth 20 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Down For the Count

It isn't often we get two kids napping at the same time. (Three never happens these days!) Brian took this picture yesterday since Little Dude and Sophie decide to both give up at the same time!     Let us know where your Wordless Wednesday is so we can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Memes, Simply Family, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: kids, napping, pictures, Wordless Wednesday

Pin It Tuesday #Pinterest – Homemade Valentine’s Cards

January 31, 2012 By Beth 3 Comments

Pin It Tuesday #Pinterest – Homemade Valentine’s Cards

Are you addicted to Pinterest like I am? I have to pull myself away so I was excited to see this meme! Want more details? Find them here: These pins are from my Valentine's Day board! I love the idea of homemade Valentine's. I admit that Grace's Valentine's this year will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Memes, Pin It Tuesday #Pinterest, Simply Family Tagged With: homemade Valetine's cards, pin it tuesday, Pin It Tuesday #Pinterest, Pin It Tuesday #Pinterest – Homemade Valentine's Cards, pinterest, pinterest homemade Valentine's cards, pinterest Valentine's cards

Wordless Wednesday: 100 Flowers

January 25, 2012 By Beth 19 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: 100 Flowers

100 days of school is coming up for Grace. She had to take 100 of something to school. She made flowers with the Stampin' Up punch we reveiwed awhile ago. Sophie took the cut outs and made her own colored flowers! It was a great little activity for a Kindergartener and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Memes, Simply Family, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: flower punch, kindergarten counting, preschool coloring activity, stampin' up craft, stampin' up punch, Wordless Wednesday

Dora Loves Boots

January 24, 2012 By Beth Leave a Comment

Dora Loves Boots

Dora Loves Boots Details ... With a strawberry treat in tow, Dora makes plans to meet Boots for a Valentine's Day picnic. But not-so-sweet surprises keep popping up along the way! Will Swiper and a crowd of Rosy Red Crabs keep the friends from getting together? Our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: Dora DVD, Dora Loves Boots, Dora Loves Boots DVD, review

Where do you live?

January 23, 2012 By Beth 7 Comments

Where do you live?

Grace's Kindergarten class is doing a fun project to collect Valentine's cards from all of the states.  I have done pretty good finding family, friends, friends of family, blogger friends, and anyone who I can think of that lives in various states. But I still have a list of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: elementary school, kindergarten, Kindergarten class project, US State Kingergarten class project

Wordless Wednesday: Carousel

January 18, 2012 By Beth 11 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Carousel

Grace didn't have school on Monday so Brian took the kids to see his parents. They went to the mall since it was too cold to play outside. The mall had a carousel. I am not sure how Grandma was nominated to ride while Grandpa took picture but here are a few pictures he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Memes, Simply Family, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: carousel, picture, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday: Carousel

Friday Favorite: Hot Wheels Storage Case

January 6, 2012 By Brian 2 Comments

Friday Favorite: Hot Wheels Storage Case

Friday Favorites is another almost weekly feature here at Simply Budgeted. The whole point of this feature is to share some of our favorite finds. Anything is game. Food. Cleaning supplies. Kid stuff. Garden favorites. Recipes. Anything that I really like and want to randomly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friday Favorites, Kids, Memes, Simply Family Tagged With: Friday Favorite: Hot Wheels Storage Case, hot wheels, hot wheels storage, hot wheels storage case, review, toy car storage, toy storage

Wordless Wednesday: Calendar Art

January 4, 2012 By Beth 19 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Calendar Art

I was tossing out last year's calendar when I saw the pretty flowers. I knew Sophie would love it and I was right! The $1 calendar became a one hour craft time I had with Sophie and then another one hour that Sophie and Grace crafted together! For a preschooler, this was a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Memes, Simply Family, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: calendar, Calendar Art, glue practice for preschool, preschool, preschool craft, recycle calendar, recycle old calendar, reuse old calendar, scissor practice for preschool, Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas 2011

December 28, 2011 By Beth 22 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas 2011

We hope you had a Merry Christmas! We sure did and enjoyed the joy on our kids faces at both our house and at my parents' house. My brother-in-law described Christmas at my parents' house as "paper flying, trashing being gathered, and people yelling "Thanks Mom!" across the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Memes, Simply Family, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: Christmas, family, pictures, Wordless Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday: Christmas 2011

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

December 25, 2011 By Beth Leave a Comment

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

We wanted to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and take a minute to remember the Reason for the Season! This sign we put out in our yard when we put our lights and bells and bows. Grace loves reading it every time she walks by it which has made it extra special this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family Tagged With: birthday cake, Christmas, Christmas cake, Christmas day, Happy Birthday, Jesus!, Jesus' birthday cake, Reason for the Season

Elf on the Shelf: Day 18

December 24, 2011 By Beth Leave a Comment

Elf on the Shelf: Day 18

How did I miss Santa himself being here all of this time?! I hope the kids are good day. It is my last day here until next year!! Where is your elf hiding today?  We are going to try to continue posting daily pictures featuring Kingston’s whereabouts so watch for them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas tradition, elf, Elf on the Shelf, hiding, new, Santa, shelf, tradition

Elf on the Shelf: Day 17

December 23, 2011 By Beth 1 Comment

Elf on the Shelf: Day 17

There are some serious movie lovers here at this house ... Where is your elf hiding today?  We are going to try to continue posting daily pictures featuring Kingston’s whereabouts so watch for them through Christmas!  Have an idea where Kingston should hide next? Leave us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas tradition, elf, Elf on the Shelf, hiding, new, Santa, shelf, tradition

Elf on the Shelf: Day 16

December 22, 2011 By Beth Leave a Comment

Elf on the Shelf: Day 16

I finally found a shelf!! Too many hats and ties ... I wonder if they will find me in here today ... hmmm ... Where is your elf hiding today?  We are going to try to continue posting daily pictures featuring Kingston’s whereabouts so watch for them through Christmas!  Have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas tradition, elf, Elf on the Shelf, hiding, new, Santa, shelf, tradition

Elf on the Shelf: Day 15

December 21, 2011 By Brian 2 Comments

Elf on the Shelf: Day 15

I thought this basket was a little bigger when I crawled in here ... now I am stuck for the day. aye. Where is your elf hiding today?  We are going to try to continue posting daily pictures featuring Kingston’s whereabouts so watch for them through Christmas!  Have an idea … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas tradition, elf, Elf on the Shelf, hiding, new, Santa, shelf, tradition

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