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Goodbye to the Summer Office!

August 17, 2015 By Beth Leave a Comment

Goodbye to the Summer Office!

  For the first time, I had the opportunity to spend the summer working from home. I have worked outside the home since before Grace was born. After each kid, I went right back to work. No long maternity leaves, just as long as I was given. I have had a few work … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family Tagged With: family. kids, Summer

Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Ribera y Rueda

May 8, 2015 By Brian Leave a Comment

Grillin’ and Chillin’ with Ribera y Rueda

With Spring upon us and Summer quickly approaching, it's not too soon to get thinking about how you're going to spend those beautiful evenings. For me, kicking back with a glass of wine and a few buddies is a great way to relax. After a Winter of saying no,  Ribera del Duero y … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Food Tagged With: cooking, drinking, food, grilling, ribera del duero, rueda, spanish, spanish wine, Summer, tapas, wine

Walgreens Paperless Coupons at the Beach

August 4, 2014 By Beth 20 Comments

Walgreens Paperless Coupons at the Beach

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias We love our summer beach trip. I make packing lists and everyone's excitement grows. OK, maybe Brian's excitement doesn't grow since he does the packing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family Tagged With: beach, family, Summer, Walgreens

4 Fun Activities that will Boost Your Child’s Math Skills

July 21, 2014 By Beth 2 Comments

Children learn in different ways, but all children learn by having fun! In fact, all people do. If you can turn education into something your child enjoys, studies have shown they have a better chance at excelling in school- and that includes in science and math. Here are a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: kids, learning, math, Summer

8 free activities to do with kids this summer

July 14, 2014 By Beth 3 Comments

8 free activities to do with kids this summer

Summer is here! Sunshine, ice cream, water parks- and lots of money spent entertaining the kids. It's all here and the routine doesn't exist any more, right? It is time for some summer fun! If you're hesitant about the spending money part, don't worry! There are lots of great and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family Tagged With: kids, Summer, summer activities

5 kid-friendly summer fun ideas that cost $100 or less

July 7, 2014 By Beth 14 Comments

5 kid-friendly summer fun ideas that cost $100 or less

Making sure your kids have a great break this summer is a bit overwhelming, is it not? Don't get bogged down with over thinking it, though. Kids are pretty easy to please, even if you aren't and even if you don't know what to do with them to make their vacations fun. Check out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Family, Simply Fun Tagged With: budget, family, fun, kids, Summer

5 ways to save money this summer while still enjoying yourself

June 30, 2014 By Beth 10 Comments

5 ways to save money this summer while still enjoying yourself

If you're on a limited budget, you may think you can't afford a summer vacation. That's not true, though, and you can have a great time while saving some money if you plan your trips and vacations just right. Here are five ways to save money while still enjoying your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Fun Tagged With: budgeting, fun, Summer

Top 10 Bug Repellents to Reclaim Your Backyard

June 18, 2014 By Beth 2 Comments

Top 10 Bug Repellents to Reclaim Your Backyard

I am excited to share this list with you because I am a magnet for bug bites in the summer. If I want to go spend 5 minutes in the side flower bed weeding (which I need to do today), I need to cover myself in bug spray unless I want about 20 bug bites before I come back inside. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Home Tagged With: bug repellant, bug spray, bugs, family, outside, Summer, yard

Lunch Tips for Summer Break

June 16, 2014 By Beth 21 Comments

Lunch Tips for Summer Break

Summer is here and the kids are home from school for a few weeks ... or months!Although I’m sure you’ll enjoy spending some extra time with your children, you might be stressing about what to do with them this summer. It is my lunch packing vacation time. Yay for the lunch … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Meal Plans, Simply Family, Simply Food Tagged With: kids, lunch, meals, planning, Summer

Southern Butter Pecan Ice Cream with International Delight

May 27, 2014 By Brian

Southern Butter Pecan Ice Cream with International Delight

For me, Memorial Day is a fairly somber holiday. I think of the brave men and women who have fallen in defense of freedom. Memorial Day has also become known as the official start of summer. Pools open up, people start lighting their grills, and kids start getting restless as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes, Simply Food Tagged With: coffee creamer, Ice Cream, International Delight, Memorial Day, Summer

Hodgson Mill Greek Pasta Salad

August 8, 2013 By Beth 109 Comments

Hodgson Mill Greek Pasta Salad

Thanks to Hodgson Mill for making this Greek pasta salad post possible.  I was provided with product samples and am using this post as a contest entry.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love pasta salad!  It is such a great foil for so many flavors.  I grew up in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Recipes, Reviews, Simply Food Tagged With: pasta salad, recipe, review, Summer

Life’s a Beach: Outer Banks

July 31, 2013 By Beth 1 Comment

Life’s a Beach: Outer Banks

We have been blessed with the opportunity to travel as a family to the Outer Banks of North Carolina this summer. This is the beach just steps away from where we are staying here in the Outer Banks... The first day out the kids weren't sure of the ocean water but the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Simply Travel, SimplyTravel, Travel, US Tagged With: family, family vacation, North Carolina, OBX, Outer Banks, Summer, travel, vacation

Summer Backyard S’mores

July 19, 2013 By Beth 1 Comment

Summer Backyard S’mores

Is it summer without s'mores? S'mores are often thought of a camping treat but around here they are often a "daddy-is-burning-brush" treat. I will add now that this happened a few weeks ago but I am just getting caught up on some of my posts to share our life on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kids, Simply Family, Simply Food Tagged With: family, s'mores, Summer

Tomato Salad: A Fresh Taste of Summer

July 8, 2013 By Brian 2 Comments

Tomato Salad:  A Fresh Taste of Summer

When we are doing our backyard summer barbecues, we usually think of the meat item first.  However, whether trying to eat healthier or just living a meatless lifestyle, more people are skipping the meat altogether.  It can be hard to put out a side dish that can not only stand on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes, Simply Food Tagged With: cooking, food, recipe, salad, Summer

Hellmann’s Grilled Chicken Parm Pizza

June 3, 2013 By Brian 9 Comments

Hellmann’s Grilled Chicken Parm Pizza

Yummly recently issued me a challenge in exchange for a place at the World's Longest Picnic Table.  Now, I am never one to back down from a challenge, but this one was particularly difficult.  "Brian," they said, "Mario Batali has made over a classic Hellmann's Mayonnaise recipe. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Promotional, Recipes, Simply Food Tagged With: grilling, recipe, Summer

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