As we step into the holiday season, many of us will find ourselves with extended family and friends at gatherings. And one thing that I try to remember is to talk to all of the teens and young adults in the room! But sometimes I have found that my well-meaning questions can completely miss the mark, leaving teens feeling misunderstood or even overwhelmed. Instead of asking the typical questions about grades, college plans, or their social media lives, let’s take a moment to consider some ... View the Post
How to Make a BRR Basket
How to Make a BRR Basket My girls are obsessed with Brr Baskets/Brr Boxes right now….making them, giving them, and wanting them. As of a month ago I didn’t even know what one was. And now I feel like we are Brrr Basket making machines. But before I get to how to make one let me explain what they are. (In case any of you are like me.) A Brr Basket is a box, basket, or bin filled with goodies that you give to someone to warm their heart (and their feet) during the cold ... View the Post
Normal or Not…A Game
Normal or Not...A Game Over the past year I have spent a lot of time in waiting rooms, in hospital rooms, and in vehicles with various family members. During this time I learned a lot about my family members....I mean I thought I already knew practically everything about them but I was wrong! For example I realized that one of my brothers eats just like me...meaning that at a meal he eats all of one item before eating any of another item. I do the same thing...and I don't like my ... View the Post
How to Make a Harry Potter Magic Wand
How to Make a Harry Potter Magic Wand Last year I got the awesome experience to, once again, teach several periods of Reading Enrichment at my middle school. I love teaching reading almost as much as I love teaching art....and this magic wand project let me combine both subjects! One of the books that we read together as a class was Harry Potter so after our daily fluency drills, comprehension work, and phonemic awareness practice we spent some time creating our own magic ... View the Post
Sneak Peek at a New Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern
Sneak Peek at a New Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern Today I am excited to share a sneak peek of a new PDF quilt pattern that will be coming soon: The Play on Plaid PDF Quilt Pattern: I made this pattern so that I could have a quilt to take with me to Scotland. Yes, I take quilts with me on vacation. And yes I packed this quilt in my backpack across 4 different countries so I could take a picture of it on the grounds of Edinburgh Castle. And yes, I looked like a crazy person ... View the Post
Prime Day Sewing Deals 2024 (that are actually worth it)
Hey friends! It's Elizabeth & liZ here at Simple Simon and Company, and we're beyond excited to share some deals we have scoured Amazon for. These are the tried and true ones that we actually own and for Amazon Prime Day. These are Prime Day Sewing Deals 2024 (that are actually worth it) that are well below retail and are perfect for your sewing and quilting needs. We're always on the lookout for top-notch products that will help you take your sewing game to the next level and that ... View the Post
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