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Elf on the Shelf: Day 2 – Laziness has set in

December 3, 2013 By Beth 1 Comment

Elf on the Shelf:  Day 2 – Laziness has set in

As I was posting last night's Elf on the Shelf status, I heard Brian say he moved Kingston to an easy spot. I was just thrilled the elf was moved at night time and not during breakfast time. Sure enough it was an easy spot ... the empty vase on the bar. It took Sophie about 30 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: Christmas, elf, Elf on the Shelf, family, kids, Kingston 2013, tradition

Elf on the Shelf: Welcome Back Whatever-Your-Name-Is

December 2, 2013 By Beth 4 Comments

Elf on the Shelf: Welcome Back Whatever-Your-Name-Is

YAY for the happiest ... most stressful part of our holiday season. Now that my sister is expecting her first kid, I can pay her back with an The Elf on the Shelf one day soon. The last two years (2011 and 2012), I have featured daily pictures of our Elf on the Shelf. It is time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: Christmas, elf, Elf on the Shelf, family, kids, Kingston 2013, tradition

Super Duper: Ask & Answer® “Wh” Bingo

November 22, 2013 By Brian 4 Comments

Super Duper: Ask & Answer® “Wh” Bingo

We are excited to have the opportunity to provide a sponsored review of the Ask & Answer® "Wh" Bingo from Super Duper Publications!   Details ... Wow! It's the Who, What, When, Where, and Why Bingo Game! Students will have many amusing times playing "Wh" Bingo as they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: Ask & Answer® "Wh" Bingo, game, kids, learning, learning game, review, Super Duper

Reading Moments with Travels with Gannon and Wyatt

November 21, 2013 By Brian 9 Comments

Reading Moments with Travels with Gannon and Wyatt

  Details ... The Travels with Gannon and Wyatt series is a middle-grade adventure series written by Patti Wheeler and Keith Hemstreet that includes: Botswana (released May 2013)  Great Bear Rainforest (released October 2013)  Egypt (to be released … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: books, chapter books, kids, reading, review

Holiday Gift Giving: Flashlight Friends

November 14, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Holiday Gift Giving: Flashlight Friends

We are excited to feature a sponsored review of the Flashlight Friends - Green Dragon as we approach the holiday season.  Details ... Flashlight Friend perfect for night games, sleepovers, story time and more Features:Shuts off automatically after 10 minutes Never gets … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: kids, review, toddler

Enjoying a Fall Afternoon Healthy Snack

November 7, 2013 By Beth 4 Comments

Enjoying a Fall Afternoon Healthy Snack

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. I am not always home when the kids get home from school. I either pick to be here to get them on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family, Simply Food Tagged With: healthy snacks, kids, snack

Play Like A Girl: Verizon FiOS Football Girl Videos

November 5, 2013 By Beth

Play Like A Girl: Verizon FiOS Football Girl Videos

You want to know makes this mommy smile? When Grace walked up to me and says "Mommy, girls can do anything that boys can do." I had a huge smile and said "Yes, they can!" I then held back my laughter as she stated "Girls can even do it better than boys." I did kindly tell her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: character, courage, encouragement, family, girls, kids, sports

Ghostly Halloween Lanterns Craft

October 25, 2013 By Beth Leave a Comment

Ghostly Halloween Lanterns Craft

I love crafts. Let me clarify that, I love my crafts. Kids crafts are another story as I really hate messes ... paint, glue, glitter, oh my. Yeah, I don't do well with kid craft messes. My kids LOVE crafts though. Brian kindly got my box of items empty containers down from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: crafts, fall, ghosts, Halloween, Halloween Lanterns, kids

TerraCycling with Capri Sun Big Pouch

October 24, 2013 By Brian 1 Comment

TerraCycling with Capri Sun Big Pouch

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This project has been sponsored by Capri Sun Big Pouch and Collective Bias.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I have a degree in education, so I know how important it is for parents to get involved in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family, Simply Green, Simply Local Tagged With: recycling, terracycle, upcycle

Super Duper: Auditory Memory for Short Stories

October 16, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Super Duper: Auditory Memory for Short Stories

We are excited to have the opportunity to provide a sponsored review of the Auditory Memory for Short Stories from Super Duper! Details ... Auditory Memory for Short Stories Fun Deck Listen to short, silly stories like "Aunt Pat's Hat," "Hannah's Bananas," or "Ollie the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: game, kids, learning, review

Trick-or-Treat or Trick-or-Trunk?

October 16, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Trick-or-Treat or Trick-or-Trunk?

Halloween is coming up very soon. Where I grew up, you had about 10 steps between houses and the streets were littered with kids just jonesing for that next candy hit.  Pillowcases, plastic pumpkins, and pails overflowing with sweets.  We dressed up as everything from Army men … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Charlottesville, Kids, Simply Family, Simply Local Tagged With: Halloween, trick or treat

Ben’s Beginners Contest – Lend a Vote

October 9, 2013 By Beth 106 Comments

Ben’s Beginners Contest – Lend a Vote

As you have figured out Brian loves to be in the kitchen. I am in the kitchen when Brian isn't around  ... or I can make a sweet treat. The kids though just being in the kitchen so we were excited to see the Uncle Ben's Rice "Ben's Beginners Contest". Grace and Sophie both wanted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: contest, cooking, family, kids

“I can’t wait to” with Girl Scouts

October 2, 2013 By Beth 2 Comments

“I can’t wait to” with Girl Scouts

You know when life and sponsored content combine, it is magical. Consider this post magical as I get share about my Girl Scout experiences and I can't wait to goal in a sponsored campaign with Girl Scouts and Mom It Forward! If you follow me on Instagram then you know there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Parenting, Simply Family Tagged With: family, Girl Scouts, kids, volunteering

A Lalaloopsy 7th Birthday Party

October 1, 2013 By Beth 1 Comment

A Lalaloopsy 7th Birthday Party

Let me start by saying that this post is way over due. Grace turned 7 back in August. Her birthday party was back in August but I am going to go ahead and share even over a month late. Here is our girl on her special day ... We did a dessert themed party. We had a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: birthday party, family, kids

Now Showing … Dino Dan DVDs 4-pack!

September 24, 2013 By Beth 6 Comments

Now Showing … Dino Dan DVDs 4-pack!

We are ... OK Matthew is beyond excited ... how about ecstatic to help provide a sponsored review of the Dino Dan DVDs! Details ... Dino Dan DVDs are now available in a special 4-pack through NCircle Entertainment beginning September 24, 2013.  With a suggested retail price … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Promotional, Reviews, Simply Family Tagged With: dvd, family, kids, review

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