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I like to keep this little site of mine a happy inspiring place. The foundation of everything I write about here is to share simple beautiful ways to live an intentional life with kids whether it be a recipe for a simple family dinner, an outing with kids, simple easy style for mom or a […]
D.L. Bliss State Park in Lake Tahoe may be my favorite of all the California State Parks. The D.L. Bliss family donated the 744 acres to the C.A. State Park system in 1929. Hiking trails and campgrounds are a great way to see this park in all its glory. The vistas are particularly stunning from […]
Light + Beachy | The Island by Elin Hilderbrand from Goodreads – Birdie Cousins has thrown herself into the details of her daughter Chess’s lavish wedding…Like any mother of a bride-to-be, she is weathering the storms of excitement and chaos, tears and joy…[until} a call from Chess, abruptly announcing that she’s cancelled her engagement…Enlisting help from […]
Summer style is so much easier than winter style. I mean, you put on one dress or jumper and bam, outfit complete. I always feel so much more put together in a dress too. And hey, I can even wear my flip flops, this is California after all. I’ve rounded up a few of my current […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]