A Bowl Full of Simple

Berry Pickin’

July 9, 2012

One of my all time favorite desserts is a fruit crisp. They are super simple to make, showcase all the best fruit of a season, and are so yummy! That’s why last week when the kids and I decided to go berry picking at our local U-pick farm, I knew there would be a crisp […]

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Kids at Play

July 8, 2012

One of my truest pleasures of summer is watching my kids make up all sorts of activities for themselves. The time to play freely + warm weather + being barefoot (this part is crucial) = an imagination wide open. I’ve been reminded of this in little ways these past few weeks of summer. Yesterday a […]

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Pies and Pops

July 6, 2012

Isn’t Rhubarb incredibly beautiful? This pie making was perfect timing. My older kids just returned from a week at a summer camp on a farm in which they helped harvest rhubarb and even tried some plain and raw – and they still wanted to make this pie! Rhubarb is not one of those food that […]

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Fireworks

July 4, 2012

This year we celebrate the 236th Independence Day. The Declaration of Independence was signed a long time ago. The fireworks we’ll enjoy tonight are meant to be reminiscent of the ‘bombs bursting in air’ as The United States declared its independence from Britain and America was born. We may not spend a whole lot of […]

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4th of july – part II

July 1, 2012

For all you party planners, here are some simple ideas to get your party started! Burgers Such a crowd pleaser. and so simple! Here are links to Sunset and Martha Stewart Living with tons of ideas on burger variations. I am a classic burger gal myself. I like to make a huge platter with all […]

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4th of July

June 29, 2012

The 4th of July is one of my favorite days of the year. We are usually too busy having fun outside to fuss about making red, white, and blue jello molds or fancy patriotic bunting, but I do have some simple ideas to help celebrate the day! Children’s Books are a family tradition around here. […]

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Popsicles!

June 28, 2012

Super simple treat! Homemade popsicles are a treat you can say yes! to. They make for a fun activity in the kitchen together with the kids. You can virtually make them with anything in your kitchen too! No recipe needed. No sugar added. There are lots of cute popsicle molds on the market, but you […]

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Storing Kids Schoolwork

June 26, 2012

When I think about this topic, I find my heart starts to race and the anxiety sets in. I am typically a highly organized person with simple solutions to everyday issues that arise when raising 3 kids. This area though, makes me start to sweat! I always seem to fool myself into believing that I’ve […]

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Fruit by Design

June 25, 2012

We’ve all seen a big bowl of fruit displayed in a room, often the kitchen, to add a pop of color. It’s beautiful. Something about the color and the bounty of a large bowl bursting with fresh fruit that really livens up a space. These limes are the perfect color for this kitchen (click on […]

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Alligator Pie

June 23, 2012

Let me start by saying that I am not a pie maker! I love the idea of making pies, but am seriously challenged with rolling out a pie crust. Having said that, one of my favorite things to do every fall is bake an apple pie. Even if it looks weird, it’s always delicious and […]