Each year, I have only a couple of requests for Mother’s Day. I want to do a family hike at Arastradero Preserve I don’t want to referee any sibling issues I want a day off from the dishes Pretty simple requests don’t you think? This year I was 2 out of 3, not bad I […]
U-Pick Berry Farm – One of our favorite summer traditions opened this week. It’s the much anticipated arrival in our family for opening day of berry picking season. Our local U-pick announced the opening day at their farms this week. I can’t wait to head out their for a fun morning pick and sampling berries […]
Do you guys listen to audio books? I recently had the unique opportunity to hear Georgetown Physics professor, Francis Slakey speak in a a small group setting. He is working on an exciting competition enticing small cities around the country to explore innovative ways they can reduce their carbon emissions. He is also author of the […]
I have been thinking about summer camps for my kiddos lately. We don’t do very many since we aren’t home much during the summer months. I typically send my older two to a sleep away camp or trip while my youngest and I spend a week together somewhere. The other week of camp is often […]
Using Our Hands I recently went to a motherhood retreat. It was a beautiful day to spend discussing motherhood with some of the very best I know. A luxury to be honest. One of the most fulfilling parts of the day was when we were asked to examine our preceding day. Not simply in terms […]
That’s a Wrap! It’s been so much fun to share thoughts, ideas, and inspiration for a Simple Proof Christmas with you this season. I’m signing off for 2015 today, but first I’ll leave you with some of my very favorite and simple gift wrap inspiration. Gift wrapping, cooking, and baking while listening to my Christmas […]
10 Simple Ideas for your Elf on the Shelf When the Elf on the Shelf first made it’s appearance on the shelves of local stores several years ago, I thought, “NO WAY, am I adding that to our Christmas chaos!” We made it through the first season without an Elf making his/her way into our […]