Tag: summer

  • Free summer printables

    Hi, all! We took a few weeks off because we were struggling to produce new content due to the pandemic. We decided to take a break and that breather was just what we needed. If you have followed my blog for any length of time, you know I love to…

  • Make it Monday: an easy summer wreath

    Make it Monday: an easy summer wreath

    I found these beautiful hydrangea blooms at Hobby Lobby. I wasn’t going to buy them, but they were so pretty I had to have them. Hobby Lobby I knew I needed a new wreath for my back door, so I decided to buy an oval grapevine wreath. I also grabbed…

  • End of Summer 2019 Recap!

    It’s really hard to think about summer being over, but it is. I’ve gone back to work, Emorie is back in school and we are settling back into our routines. I’m not going to share every single thing that we did, but I’m definitely going to share the highlight reel.…

  • What to pack in your toddler’s pool bag

    What to pack in your toddler’s pool bag

    Summer is quickly approaching, and for most of us, summer means pool and beach trips. Those of us with more than one child have a pretty good idea about what your tiny tot will need for a trip to the pool, but if you aren’t sure, I decided to share…

  • In Memoriam

    Today, we remember our military who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live in a country where we are free to live, worship and speak as we choose. We hope your Memorial Day is peaceful, reflective and a day of observance and gratitude. God bless America and her…

  • Favorite things Friday: Ways to Observe Memorial Day

      For many people, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. While many of us use the three day weekend to go on vacation, have cookouts, and visit family members, this is not the true reason for the holiday. Memorial Day is a day to observe the fallen military…

  • Summer 2018: a recap

    Goodness gracious, what a short summer! While our summer wasn’t super busy, we did do a lot and we made some pretty awesome memories to show for it. Our summer got off to a late start, due to all the snow days and having to add teacher workdays to the…

  • Late summer home tour 2018

    Late summer home tour 2018

    I realized recently that I typically show you all my summer home tour in early June, and here it is mid-July and I’ve yet to share it. What? How did that happen? It’s either because of our super busy schedule this summer, or the searing heat we’ve had to endure…

  • Happy Birthday, America!

    Here at Organized and Simplified, we’re wishing you a happy, safe, and fun July 4th. Happy birthday, America. You’re looking pretty good for 242 years old. We will see you back on Friday. Have a wonderful Independence Day holiday.