How to Make a Temperature Quilt Today I'm excited to finally share how to make a temperature quilt! I really enjoy making temperature quilts and both of these quilts were made 2 years ago....I even shared them at one of our Mod Bee Quilting Conferences....but I haven't shared them here at Simple Simon until today. Let's start at the beginning: What is a Temperature Quilt? A Temperature Quilt is a quilt that chronicles the everyday temperature of a certain location for an ... View the Post
How to Make a Group Quilt
How to Make a Group Quilt Making a quilt together with a group is just a down right good time. It is. I love it. I have no idea how many times I have put together a quilt with a group of women, youth, or family members. But what I do know is that by now I have it down to a science....one that makes it easy for anyone to participate in...and makes it simple for me to get the quilt finished up and off to the person who the group made it for. Here's what I do: First of all ... View the Post
How to Cook Brussel Sprouts
How to Cook Brussel Sprouts I feel like Brussel Sprouts have a bad reputation....but I LOVE them. A lot!!! I love them roasted, raw, grilled or fried. They are delicious. Today I am sharing the simple way I cook them most often....usually on Sunday nights with our family dinner. This method is fairly quick and simple but still super tasty. Using a bag 1lb bag of Brussel Sprouts, here's what I do: #1. Wash and cut each sprout in half (trimming any brown ends if ... View the Post
Easter Egg Hunt Printables
Easter Egg Printables Today we have a quick and easy last minute Easter Egg Hunt idea for you. Recently I have noticed that what my own kids want (and even what my students in my classroom want) is more one on one time and attention. And so while I love Easter candy (those tiny Cadbury chocolate eggs....they are MY FAVORITE) this year we are putting something in our Easter Eggs besides candy. We are adding printed coupons to the mix. Earlier this week I typed up some printable ... View the Post
How to Eat Beet Greens(A Soul Mending Society Post)
How to Eat Beet Greens: Beet Greens are delicious. When warmed and wilted they taste similar to spinach. And I love spinach. Here's how I prepare my beet greens: Top your beets...as in chop off the beautiful green leaves and stems growing on the top of your beets. Now, I love beets even more than beet greens. I love them roasted, steamed, or pickled. But, today we are talking about the greens so for now set the beets aside and let's focus on the task at hand. Alright. ... View the Post
What is Star Anise?
What is Star Anise? Star Anise is the fruit of a small, Chinese evergreen tree called Illicium Verum. Its name comes from the star shaped fruit, harvested when green, and then dried. Each dried fruit is about the size of a quarter, has 6 to 10 points, and holds a seed within each of those points. NOTE: Star Anise is NOT the same thing as Aniseed. Star Anise has a distinct licorice scent and flavor. It can be used whole or in a powder. However, when used whole it is only for ... View the Post
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