Simple Simon and Company

Sew for Girls· Skirts· Tutorials

A Spring Skirt—and a tutorial on an easy gathered skirt!

I have been doing some Spring sewing lately and this is one skirt that I am glad to say that Hannie is excited about wearing.  I found the amazing water-colored cotton sateen (I know you know but I am a BIG cotton sateen fan!) at Jo-Ann Fabrics and knew it would make an amazing Vintagely Modern Skirt.  I have made one every single Spring because I love them so and you can see different fabrics here and here. So another gathered skirt was in order this Spring but I changed the original tutorial ... View the Post

Celebrations· Cooking

The Art of Homemaking: Bunny Tails or Coconut Truffles

Do you have an Spring traditions?  One recipe that is quickly becoming a family tradition are these 3 ingredient coconut truffles...or "bunny tail cookies" as my kiddos like to call them.  And since they are a simple, no bake recipe we make them often ;)  And they would be the perfect treat for an Easter or Spring party...because they really do look like Bunny Tails. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry right now so you can make them today!!! ... View the Post

General

A Friday Night Tradition

At our house we have a Friday night tradition...it happens every week...no matter what....rain, shine, sickness, health...whatever...and that is our Friday Night Family Camp Out. Actually the name may be a bit of a misnomer...we don't really camp out, with tents and sleeping bags in the great outdoors underneath the stars.  But, we do camp out in the family room next to the fireplace.  All of us, every Friday night.  Here's what happens: Around 8:00 p.m. we all gather our blankets, ... View the Post