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time to say goodbye

2016-09-29T18:48:00.000-07:00

I've loved this blog. It's brought so much good to my life. But the most incredible thing? It connected me to Somewhat Simple. One of the best things to ever happen in my life. I LOVE what I do. I love the people I work with. I love that it teaches and challenges me to learn how to do new things. It's made me better.

So come join me over at SomewhatSimple.com. It's my new "home". Drop in every now and then. Say hi. It's a fabulous place, so I'm sure it's a site you're gonna wanna bookmark. ;)

See you on the other side my sweet friends! -xoxo

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somewhat simple // fun in the sun baby shower gift tags

2016-05-10T10:27:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for a fun baby shower gift idea, then head over to SomewhatSimple.com to download these darling free printable tags, plus get some ideas for what to put in your Fun In The Sun baby gift!

graphic re-designs.

2016-04-13T16:58:00.002-07:00

I'm sure you're dying to know that I've been re-designing some of SomewhatSimple's old printables. ;)

Pillow Talk Printables // Bathroom Printables

Chore Charts for Kids // Family Time Capsule

How fun are these?!

Enjoy!! --xoxo

somewhat simple // easter bunny treat bag toppers

2016-03-11T10:25:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought Easter couldn't get any cuter… BAM! Download these FREE printables and see the super easy tutorial at Somewhat Simple, asap!

somewhat simple // st. patrick's day treat bag toppers

2016-03-03T09:52:00.000-07:00

These may be the cutest things ever. And you can get them for FREE over at Somewhat Simple!!

somewhat simple // easiest. valentines. ever.

2016-02-01T22:31:00.000-07:00

Your sanity + bank account will thank you.

Go over to Somewhat Simple to download these stress-free valentines! --xoxo

somewhat simple // star wars tic tac valentines

2016-01-26T12:43:00.000-07:00

These are the Star Wars Tic Tac Labels you've been looking for: SomewhatSimple.com

-xoxo

somewhat simple // 2016 journal jar

2016-01-12T15:08:00.001-07:00

Every year I'm blown away by the requests for these labels + journaling cards! You can see how I use these, and download them for free here! --xoxo

for the candy lovers

2015-08-08T18:38:00.002-07:00

I've added a few more items to my Etsy Shop!! I'm seriously so excited about these! Check them out:

M&M SURVIVAL KIT

STARBURST, SOUR PATCH KIDS, SWEETARTS, AND CINNAMON BEARS THANK YOU TAGS

Have a great weekend!! --xoxo

watercolor christ with quote

2015-06-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

Listed 2 new printables in my Etsy shop! Love this quote by Jeffrey R Holland, especially right now in my life. Check them out:

// blue //

// pink //

--xoxo

vintage flower thank you cards

2015-06-06T14:23:00.000-07:00

Fear is a funny thing. But it forces you to be brave.

Opening an Etsy shop isn't brave, but it took fear to get me to do it.

So here we go:

You can purchase these thank you cards by clicking here.

--xoxo

somewhat simple // owl teacher thank you notes

2015-05-21T14:17:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with these. Love that they're cute, but also love that they help my kids to really think, and to feel + show gratitude. You can download them for free over at SomewhatSimple.com! --xoxo

somewhat simple // mini lemon meringue pies

2015-05-20T14:11:00.000-07:00

Incase you missed it, head on over to SomewhatSimple.com to see how to make these super easy mini lemon meringue pies! And if homemade pie crust scares you, it won't anymore. ;) Come check it out! -xoxo

mint to be // my love for minted.com

2015-02-27T20:01:00.000-07:00

As you may know, I have a soft spot in my heart for graphic design. I love doing it, and I love looking at it. #TypographyMeltsMyHeart From being obsessed with fonts, to pairing colors, and developing an unhealthy crush on watercolor florals, I seriously love me some good design.

My friends. Have you even seen Minted.com's products???? I mean:

1. a more perfect union // 2. floral chalkboard // 3. watercolor wreath // 4. modern botanicals //

5. country florals // 6. garden frame // 7. watercolor floral // 8. aquarelle

Do these not make your heart so happy?! #obsessed

1. alabaster florals // 2. elegance illustrated // 3. vintage blush

These are just SOME of my favorites. Like, how could one even pick a favorite?! The quality of their products is amazing (don't even get me started on all the options! Paper shapes, background patterns, matching envelopes, etc - it's like a candy store!). I've designed wedding invites before, but seriously. Sometimes it's just better to buy than DIY. (Yes. I just wrote that. Me. Miss I'll-DIY-Till-I-Die.) And those are just the wedding invites!!

You know what else they have?

Two. Words.

1. milk glass // 2. large modern white

I cannot even begin to tell you how head-over-heals in love I am with that green milk glass. Can't. Even.

And their art prints? I've been eyeing several for a very. long. time.

1. tangerine // 2. mineral 03 // 3. pining for pineapple // 4. swing //

5. fleur // 6. cancer (this one made my heart skip a beat, reminding me how blessed I am to be cancer-free for 5 months now. *fist pump*)

But seriously. I could hang their art prints on every inch of wall space I have, and not include my entire favorites list. Drool worthy stuff, my friends.

So now I want to know. What's your favorite Minted.com products? Do you lust after the cake plates? Pine over the insanely gorgeous invites? Or do you have a deep crush on an art print? Or 500? Have you been a fan of them as long as I have? Do tell!! --xoxo

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I have been compensated with product, payment, or both for this post. However, all opinions and text are entirely my own and 100% genuine, based on my experience with the product/company. #KeepinItHonest

somewhat simple // 2015 journal jar

2015-01-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

I've loved doing this with my family for the past 2 years now! From the crazy moments like my son turning 12 (WHAT?!) and my daughter turning 8 and getting baptized (FOR REALS?!) to the awesome moments like finally being cancer free, and being a witness to all the little miracles that were associated with that journey.

I'm hoping that 2015 will be a little less dramatic, but I'm ready to document it all! Are you? ;) Grab your free label + journal cards here. --xoxo

somewhat simple // fruity friendship gift tags

2014-08-04T15:15:00.000-07:00

I love a good generic tag. Check out my post at Somewhat Simple to download these puppies for free!

xoxo

somewhat simple // father's day mason jar tags

2014-06-14T21:37:00.000-07:00

Real quick. Did you see my latest post for Somewhat Simple? Father's Day tags. Fill a jar, print off a tag and voila! Easiest gift ever.

Hop on over to read some ideas for what to put in your jar! --xoxo

salted caramel + toffee brownies recipe

2014-06-08T19:47:00.000-07:00

I won't even bother taking up this space to tell you how insanely yummy this is. I feel that any extra words, other than the recipe itself, would just be unnecessary fluff. So without further ado, I give you:

Salted caramel + toffee brownies:

And can someone explain to my why everything tastes better in a mason jar??? ;)

This recipe is so easy:

Salted Caramel + Toffee Brownies

1 box of brownie mix
1 lg box of instant chocolate pudding
1 container of Cool Whip
caramel ice-cream topping
Heath toffee bits (found in the baking isle, or you could crush the candy bar)
coarse sea salt

Make your brownies according to package directions. Make up your pudding according to package directions. When brownies have cooled and pudding is set, layer like so in your mason jars:

chunks of brownie

caramel topping

pinch of salt

Cool Whip

Heath toffee bits

Repeat if using a large mason jar (like seen here).

It's what Heaven in a Jar tastes like. Pinky promise. --xoxo

somewhat simple // mason jar teacher gift tags

2014-05-12T10:51:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love mason jars + teachers?? Grab these teacher appreciation tags over at Somewhat Simple!

What would you put in your mason jars? --xoxo

somewhat simple // easter milk carton boxes

2014-04-14T11:19:00.000-07:00

Remember my Easter placemats I designed a little while back? Well I decided to make some treat boxes to match!

Download yours for free by clicking here! --xoxo

insanely easy fish stick burritos.

2014-03-25T17:20:00.000-07:00

I was craving fish tacos last night. I googled recipes read reviews, but in the end, just wanted something crazily easy (read: I was feeling lazy). So I asked the Mr. to run to the store on his way home to grab just a few more items I'd need. It was an experiment. An experiment that actually resulted in success. Boo-yah.

The didn't end up being tacos. More like burritos. Angelic, heaven-in-your-mouth burritos. Here's the run-down:

Everything was from Walmart (no, not a plug, just the facts).

It only took as long as it takes to cook fish sticks.

My kids didn't appreciate the cole slaw, but they loved it without.

Ready for the, um, recipe? (It's more like a building tutorial)

1/2 package of Van De Kamps fish sticks
1/2 carton of Walmart deli cole slaw
Heinz tarter sauce
tortillas (I use Tortilla Land uncooked tortillas)
cheese

While fish sticks are cooking, cook your tortillas (if you're using uncorked tortillas).
When they're done, assemble: tarter sauce down the middle, row of fish sticks, cole slaw, cheese on top. Roll up and ENJOY!!

See? SO. Stinkin'. Easy. And I love that you can alter and cater it to your family's size + likes! #winning

Have a great week! --xoxo

somewhat simple // easter placemats

2014-03-17T10:18:00.000-07:00

Love me a good blog hop. Especially one where you can grab a bunch of cute free printables! I created these Easter placemats for the kids because I wanted something that would keep them occupied, and I wanted something cute (read: not something that looked like it came from Ihop). I LOVE how these turned out! Even the Mr. said he wanted one. ;)

Head on over to Somewhat Simple to download yours for free, and check out the other cute free printables while your there! --xoxo

luck

2014-03-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

Created this for Somewhat Simple's Facebook page. And I couldn't agree more.

--xoxo

somewhat simple // irish blessing

2014-03-12T09:55:00.000-07:00

Don't decorate for St. Patty's but wouldn't mind a little 'pop' of green for your entry? Then check out my Irish blessing printables over at Somewhat Simple! --xoxo

somewhat simple // valentine's day cootie cleaner

2014-02-10T17:17:00.000-07:00

I kinda love these. Is that ok, since I made them? I love that they're not candy. I love that they're small. Wanna make some? Head on over to Somewhat Simple and download these cootie cleaner labels now! And Happy Valentine's Day! --xoxo