It's been awhile since we've had a daily dose of Daryl here on Tuesday and I've been missing her. So from 1967....here are some words of wisdom from Mrs. Hoole: I love that....homemaking IS a great career. And I love even more the idea of becoming "a professional" in the field. But the whole"...letting her devotion and sense of duty, rather than her moods dominate her...." well, that is a greeted with a little less enthusiasm from me. That's a tall order! Some days I'm just plain grumpy ... View the Post
Off the Blog: What’s Going on Behind the Scenes in February
Today we are sharing a few things that are going on behind the scenes this month here at Simple Simon and Company: #1. Setting Up A Craft Room: I've been working on changing my preschool room into a craft room...it's been a long coming...over a year in fact. But because I posted about it here: "Just over a year ago I shut the door...." (and because it makes me cry) I won't retell the story. But I will say. #1. Thank you for all the sweet comments....I mean to respond to them, when I'm ... View the Post
Shot Through The Heart: My Valentine’s T-Shirt
Why yes, yes I did totally make myself this t-shirt to wear today. Well....actually it wasn't all me...it was a collaborative effort...with myself, Elizabeth, and some guy named Cameron who has a magic beard and embossed business cards. Here's the story: Elizabeth and I were invited to a party to a Cricut Explore party. (Which was lovely...they had all my favorite treats...soda, Hi-Chews, popcorn, candy, more soda....) But instead of circulating and hanging out like most normal people do at ... View the Post
Fashionably Late as Usual….
Like as to many other things (such as ...Facebook...Instagram...and Google +) we are arriving to another party fashionably late...this one is called Pinterest. We know, we know, we know...it's like the worlds biggest online party and we've chosen to stay home in our pajamas and read a good book. Not that there is anything wrong with that...I love staying home with a good book...but a month ago we took peek into the party and were hooked. So for the past month Elizabeth and I have been ... View the Post
A Heartfelt Gift: Diamonds (of the Neil variety)
With Valentines approaching I start to think about what gifts I can give to loved ones that they will not only like but will let them know how much I love them. So over the next few days I want to share some gifts that I both have given and received that are inexpensive, handmade, personal, and heartfelt. (And that you could personalize and give to your loved ones this Valentine's season.) The first gift that I want to share is one that I received for Christmas this year from my sister in law ... View the Post
Let’s Celebrate: February Holidays
It's the first Saturday of the month so that means it's time list all the days we have ahead of us to be celebrated in February! At our house we always celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day and Candlemas Day (one of our favorites). But this year I've also got something planned for White T-shirt Day and Random Act of Kindness Day. (And I'm thinking about Do A Grouch A Favor Day....) How about you? Any days that look like fun? February 2014 Holidays: 1: National Freedom Day, Change ... View the Post