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Muir Woods to Stinson Beach

  Hiking is one of my most favorite things to do and lucky for me living in California, there is always a trail to discover.  The hike from Muir Woods to Stinson Beach is especially spectacular.  I love the mix of terrain you traverse as you walk through Muir Woods up to the summit and […]

Camp Care Package

It’s unclear if sending my kids a camp care package is in their best interest or mine.  As I carefully thought about what they would most like in a care package they’ll receive while away for a week at camp, I wonder…Is this more for me or them?  This is the 4th year for my […]

The Simple Proof Shop

When I redesigned The Simple Proof, one of the key elements I wanted to include was a space where readers could come to browse some of my favorite brands and makers.  I like featuring these designers, small brands and local makers, but didn’t want the site itself to be overwhelmed with sponsored or product reviews. […]

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Father’s Day | A Gift Guide

The most important thing in the world is family and love  – John Wooden Father’s Day is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about ways to celebrate the dads in our lives.  How does your family mark the day?  We’ll likely head to the beach or out for a hike together brining along some […]

A Madewell Miracle

If you are anything like me, you are always in search of good white tees.  They are the perfect summer time basic for jeans, skirts, shorts and here in California, layering.  Well my friends, I have found a tee that I cannot stop wearing.  I bought the white one online and actually went into the […]

My Beloved California

My beloved California is in trouble.  We are facing our 4th straight year of extremely dry climates.  We are travelers here at The Simple Proof family.  There is no place we like to explore more than our home state of California.  But things are looking a bit different this year.  Grasses can be seen browning […]

Day Date | Runnymede Sculpture Farm

Our Day Date to Runnymede Sculpture Farm with picnic lunch on a Wednesday was an ideal respite in the middle of the week.  The best part was we didn’t even need to book a sitter! Recently we were invited to spend the afternoon touring a very unique property here on the San Francisco Peninsula.  The […]