Simple Simon and Company

Christmas· Giveaway

Strange Christmas Gifts, A Movie Collection, and A Series of Unfortunate Events….

Last Thursday, over on Facebook we realized that we had over 5,100 likes...and that made us happy...so we decided to do a giveaway!Pork Rinds anyone? Just kidding.But it has to do with the giveaway. To enter the giveaway we asked you to leave us a comment telling us about the weirdest gift you've ever received for Christmas.  Me?  I've gotten some seriously strange gifts...but my favorites come from my brothers...like my collection of horrifying meat products.  (I'm not a big fan of meat, never ... View the Post

Seasonal· Tutorials

Thanksgiving Tablescape

 liZ and I had the opportunity to come up with a fun #turkeytablescape for Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store's challenge to put together a Thanksgiving table for your family. And this challenge was a fun one for us.  Even from the beginning, we knew we wanted to do a kid's table---and make it simple and kid-friendly, which are two things we love. So, off we went with our gift card in hand (thanks to Jo-Ann!) to buy all the necessities for our table. And here's what started the whole ... View the Post

Seasonal· Tutorials

$5 Friday Thanksgiving Favors (I’m Thankful for You Because…)

Today's post is something I've been wanting to do for a long time now but never have. Back when I taught school there were several years where I wrote each of my students an individual letter telling them why I was thankful to have them in my class. It was always a good experience for me even though it was time consuming.  (I taught junior high full time and had more than just one classroom full of students) I don't like insincerity.  At all.  Not one little bit.  So when I wrote those ... View the Post

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Feather Napkin Rings and Upcycled Party Dresses—Here and There!

Today we are over at Whatever Dee-Dee Wants.....sharing in her "Give Thanks" series.  And our part is a kid-friendly craft that you can make Thanksgiving morning (or before) to keep little hands busy.  I cut out all the materials and let my crew go to town....and they loved it! See you there!!! And when you finish over there, we are also over at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar today participating in her 3rd annual Refashionista series.  Sooooo...head on over there to see what we made out of this:(I kind ... View the Post

Christmas

Advent Calendar Activities Ideas

A few years back my parents gave me this beautiful advent calendar:  I love it. They gave one to each of their children on Thanksgiving and filled each door with notes, candy, activities, pocket money, etc.  It was so fun to open the door every day and find what little goodie was in store for us. Every year since then I have planned on refilling that advent calendar and putting inside the doors some treats and notes but also an activity for our family to do every day for those 24 days ... View the Post