Grounded: A Quilt Block Series That Will Sweep You Off Your Feet and Help You Find Your Footing I am so excited to announce a new series that we are kicking off here at Simple Simon and Company. We are calling it "Grounded" and claiming that it will both "sweep you off of your feet" and "help you find your footing". Sooooooo.....what is this quilt block series all about? It is about the amazing patterns, shapes, and colors that can often be found right under our feet. And, ... View the Post
New Year’s Resolutions That No One is Making (But Perhaps They Should) 10 Years Later
New Year’s Resolutions That No One is Making (But Perhaps They Should) 10 Years Later Ten years ago I wrote a post, 12 New Year's Resolutions That No One is Making (But Perhaps They Should). This post continues to live HERE on our website and I believe that the resolutions on that list have stood the test of time and are still relevant today. However, a lot can happen in a decade. Technological advances, the rise of social media, social and political unrest, phones ... View the Post
A Pocket Oreo Fudge Recipe
A Pocket Oreo Fudge Recipe Since returning to teaching I’ve been treated to a junior high delicacy, so scrumptious, that I don’t feel like I can keep the recipe all to myself.....I like to call this masterpiece of junior high ingenuity "Pocket Oreo Fudge". And you know, I've never seen...or tasted anything quite like it. Version 1.0.0 So without further ado….here’s how you too can make Pocket Oreo Fudge : Step 1: Pull some Oreos out of your backpack during lunch. ... View the Post
Top 10 Fun Family Card Games (that aren’t UNO)
Top 10 Fun Family Card Games UNO, Phase 10, and Apples to Apples are classic card games to be sure...but at our house we have a few other favorites...so today I put together a list of my family's top 10 favorite card games. *Note: My family consists of adult, teen, and tween age humans. :) So...without further ado and, in no particular order, here are our current favorite card games: Unstable Unicorns I would say we play this game about once a week. The goal is to ... View the Post
5 Questions to Ask a Teen or Young Adult at a Holiday Gathering
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
Maple Leaf Pillow
Maple Leaf Pillow This fall our newest fabric line with Riley Blake Designs was released. It is called Pumpkin Spice and I just LOVE it. I was lucky enough to receive some advanced yardage this summer before it hit the stores and opening up that box of fabric was like Christmas! Or…maybe Thanksgiving might be more accurate. At any rate I have been so excited to start sewing up quilt blocks. Unfortunately, life had other plans and I ... View the Post
