Simply Kierste

{summer bucket list & free printables}

simply {kierste} — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:30:01 +0000

I love summertime. Summer is the time to really enjoy our freedom, be spontaneous, and do things we just don't have the time to do as much of during the school year. Having more time with my kids is such a great thing, but it can also be challenging to keep them busy as the summer goes on, once the excitement of being out of school has rubbed off. Summer boredom can definitely occur at our house, and every year I try to put different plans in place to help prevent it, including a summer bucket list!

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{pinterest love}

simply {kierste} — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:48 +0000

I {heart} pinterest. I really do. It's been the reason for WAY too many late nights!

I also love sharing all the fabulous ideas that I find, and I'm excited to to tell you that I'm going to dedicate one post a week to my pinterest love. I'm going to highlight my favorite pins, one in each of the following categories: Entertaining/Parties, Food, Sweet Treats, Healthy Life, Organization, Holiday, Craft, DIY, Family, Home Design, and Kids/Baby. (Who knows...I might even add a few more categories! ☺ )

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{a vacation in aruba? yes, please!}

simply {kierste} — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:51 +0000

This post brought to you by Aruba Tourism Authority. All opinions are 100% mine. ----- It's summertime, and who am I kidding? I always think it will be lessy busy and crazy when school gets out, but it never is. Somehow I'm running around just as much as I did when school was in session, [...]

{home & garden 101: getting rid of bugs} + a giveaway

simply {kierste} — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:01:39 +0000

This post is sponsored by Central Garden & Pet. All opinions are 100% mine. ----- You know, what they say about Texas is true. Everything IS bigger here, including the bugs! There is nothing more frustrating than spending so much time and effort to make your garden grow and then having it be chomped upon [...]

{measuring tape father’s day gift & printable}

simply {kierste} — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:00:47 +0000

Okay, one more Father's Day idea! This is really simple, but SO fun. Along with a couple of other girls that I work with at church, we wanted to give all the dads in our church a small gift. Enter in...the measuring tape! It's a staple in every workshop and toolbox, and we think they are going to love it!

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{huge washi tape giveaway!!!}

simply {kierste} — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:21 +0000

This amazing giveaway is sponsored by Downtown Tape!---------I have two words for you...WASHI TAPE!!! I am thrilled to tell you that some of my favorite bloggers and I have teamed up to bring you a FABULOUSLY HUGE washi tape giveaway...we are giving away 50 rolls of washi tape! Yes, you heard me right---5o rolls!!! Washi tape [...]

{mason jar table lanterns}

simply {kierste} — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:00:44 +0000

I adore mason jar lanterns, and I love using the hanging lanterns that I made. I like to use them for table decorations in addition to hanging them, but with so many littles at home, I needed something that wasn't a fire hazard--no lit candles! So...I made these incredibly simple lanterns that uses battery operated candles, and they are SO cute!! I'm going to be lining my tables with them this summer!!

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{it’s pillow time! linenspa review & GIVEAWAY!!!}

simply {kierste} — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:00:05 +0000

This post is sponsored by Linenspa. All opinions are 100% mine. --------I think all things are better when you can get a good night's sleep. It seriously makes so much difference in how much I can accomplish the next day, and how happy I am. I love anything that can help me sleep better!! (Including a [...]

{stars & stripes}

simply {kierste} — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:00:57 +0000

Hi, it's Michelle From Chalkboardblue! With 4th of July on its way I wanted to share with you some Stars & Stripes! Materials I used to make this: 1- Square wood plaque measuring 11 1/4 in. by 8 3/4 in. (I purchased mine at Michaels) 1- 1x6 pine board cut to 8 3/8 in. long. [...]

{d is for dad & g is for grandpa} paper sack cards & printable

simply {kierste} — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:30:40 +0000

I've had a bunch of requests for the Father's Day paper sack printables, and I'm happy to oblige. :) In case you didn't see the original post, these are based on my Paper Sack Mother's Day Cards, and you can find a complete tutorial HERE.
I love these just has much when they're made for dads and grandpas, because I'm in love with the questions kids are able to answer. When I did this with the kids at church for the moms, I laughed and cried (silently, of course) as I read some of their answers. SO sweet. SO funny.

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