A look back at the ten most popular posts on Simple and Seasonal, giving us the best of 2020! Every December, I take a look back to see what the most popular posts were for the year. 2020 was certainly a banner year, wasn't it? Parties and celebrations were cancelled or … [Read more...]
The Best of 2019: Reader Favorites
Every December, I look back and see what my most popular posts and recipes were for the year. I especially enjoy watching the numbers around holidays. I like to see what recipes other families are making for their own celebrations. This year for my "best of" post, I'm going to … [Read more...]
The Best of 2018
2018 has come to a close and it's time for my annual look back at the most popular posts of the year. One thing is obvious-I got a new Crockpot Express pressure cooker last year and it has definitely left its mark on the blog! Top 3 posts My actual Top 3 posts don't change very … [Read more...]
Celebrating Six Years
You know how you're really good about keeping up with the baby book for the first baby, but by the time the third one rolls around, you can't even find the baby book, let alone update it? Yeah, that's how I feel about blogging anniversaries now. :) It's actually been a week since … [Read more...]
What I did This Summer
Do you remember what it was like on the first day of school every year? Everyone arrived early with their new clothes on, carrying brand new backpacks stuffed full of school supplies. The bell would ring, and classrooms filled up with eager new students placing their clean … [Read more...]
What happened to 365(ish) Days of Pinterest?
The birth of 365ish Days of Pinterest Once upon a time, in 2012, a tired mom with a new baby discovered Pinterest. This magical portal opened up a new world full of beautiful food, clever life hacks and fantastic parties. Never in her life had she seen so many NEW things in one … [Read more...]
My Five Year Anniversary
Five years ago, I pushed "publish" on my first blog post and wandered into the unknown. I was not one of those people who researched things, deciding on branding and had a marketing plan in place before "launching" my product. I didn't even read blogs, except for one, and she was … [Read more...]
Top 10 Posts of 2016
I can't believe it's already time to write another one of these "best of" posts! The years are going by more quickly, I think. :) Every year I wonder what I should share in these highlights. My personal favorites? The top ten posts of all time? Just recipes? Favorites in each … [Read more...]
How we Saved Over $300 on a Southern California Vacation!
Thanks to Extended Stay America for hosting our family for a mini vacation in southern California! While they made it possible for us to stay, they didn't tell me what to say. :) All opinions are my own. This summer we didn't take a long family vacation. Instead, we scheduled … [Read more...]
4 Year Anniversary
I feel like a bad parent. A bad blog "parent," I guess. :) You know how you see the dramatic, over-the-top birthday parties complete with smash cakes, photo booths, build-your-own ice cream sundae bars and elaborate stages with live performers? When I reached day 365 and my blog … [Read more...]
7 Simple Rules to Follow for a Fit Lifestyle
No, you didn't take a wrong turn and end up on a fitness blog. But, it is January and that means it's time for setting goals, organizing and getting a fresh start. Today, I begin my 3rd challenge as a member of 8 Week FIT (a women's only weight loss group on Facebook) and I'm … [Read more...]
Best of 2015
Every year I struggle with what to highlight in my "best of" or "top 10" posts. Do I go strictly by the numbers and share what my most popular posts were? Or do I choose only posts that were written in 2015? Do I share the top posts in separate categories, like recipes and … [Read more...]
