A Bowl Full of Simple

The Color Yellow

April 22, 2013

Happy Earth Day People! Loving this warm summer-like weather we’ve been having. Makes me think of my new favorite – yellow! My draw towards the color yellow has become stronger and stronger these past months. I’ve never really considered myself someone that particularly likes the color yellow. I suppose that is changing. The photo […]

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April In the Garden

April 17, 2013

April is busy month in the garden. The spring bulbs were blooming when we left for spring break and upon our return the bad windy weather we had blew off all of the petals. Sorry, no new photos of 2013 tulips this year sadly. I didn’t get around to taking some pics quickly enough! Here is […]

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Do You Impromptu?

April 16, 2013

I am a mother of consistency. I believe kids crave, expect, even yearn for it. Consistent parenting has routines and positive expectations. Consistent rules + guidelines help little ones know where they stand and model what they see. But the very best part about being a family of consistency is every so often, throwing caution […]

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Shrimp Ceviche

April 15, 2013

If you are like me and l.o.v.e. ceviche, this recipe is for you! Simple, fresh, and good for you. Have you all read up on the health benefits of Selenium? Besides enhancing immunity and increasing thyroid function, it can also help reduce risks of cancer. You guessed it, one easy way to get a healthy […]

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Meredith Pardue | An Artist

April 12, 2013

I always love when I come across something or someone new and exciting on the internet, typically through one of my favorite bloggers. Artists are of particular appeal to me especially up and coming artists. Thanks to websites like Etsy and Pinterest, encountering an artist you may not have ever found is becoming easier and […]

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Blogger Spotlight

April 9, 2013

I’ve been thinking about starting this segment for a while now since I’m frequently asked which blogs I love to read. There are millions out there in the blogsphere, but some seem to catch my eye more often than others. Here we go with the first in this new series of Blogger Spotlight. I hope […]

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Recharged

April 3, 2013

A week long resort vacation is fantastic on so many levels for our family. We enjoyed playing on the beach and in the pool. I loved watching my bigs share a bed together, happily for a change! Of course what mom wouldn’t love having a week off from meal planning, shopping and preparing for […]

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Just Us – March

March 31, 2013

Hi all. Back again in the nick of time for this month’s Just Us post. We’ve been having loads of fun while on vacation for Spring Break, but somehow haven’t been taking many photos. Staying committed to keeping mom in the picture has been more difficult than I thought. I’m the one who usually has […]

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Packing for Sunshine

March 26, 2013

Warm water, cool drinks, lots of sunshine and no agenda. Looking forward to a much needed vacation week. The lead up to packing for a famiy of 5 is no small task. Sorting through last summer’s clothes for the kids trying to be sure everyone has a warm weather clothing they currently fit in, pulling […]

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Party Idea :: Bagel Bar

March 25, 2013

Here’s a fun simple idea for a party. Try a Bagel Bar. I had the idea for my daughter’s birthday recently. The kids {and grown-ups} enjoyed to make your own aspect. I appreciated that there was something for everyone. This could also be fun for a brunch, luncheon, shower, or picnic. A favorite way to serve […]