September 27, 2021 - Simple Not Simple

Raising A Superhero: Lessons I Learned Raising My Son With Special Needs

Busy wife, marathon runner and mom of three, Malen, opens up about true-to-life lessons she’s learned bringing up a son with special needs — her very own “superhero” at home

“Can We Really Have Quality Time Without Quantity Time?”

To answer the age-old question that tugs at the heart and mind of many a parent, mom-of-three and longtime marriage and parenting counselor, Jennie, chimes in on what it takes to beat the clock with this seemingly eternal parenting dilemma.

Simple Not Simple

As a wife, mom, reluctant homeschool teacher, defacto interior designer, handywoman, “all-around maker of all things” (or so my 7-year-old daughter thinks), time is precious. I totally get it. As a mom of 3 kids, subconsciously stockpiling these precious time-saving tidbits along the way gave way to Simple Not Simple—a busy woman’s survival guide of useful shortcuts, inspiring Christian lessons, easy style how-to segments, wife/mom insights, DIY hacks, informative in-depth pieces with bits of the joyous nostalgic 80s sprinkled throughout (hey, why not?).

I hope you’ll stay awhile. Take a well-deserved breather on a comfy couch and browse, muse, hopefully take away a helpful nugget (or two) that will make your life a little bit easier as you dive right back into the world of kids, jobs, homeschool, household chores, laundry, and grocery-runs. (I know, I need to pick up a few things too!).

Let this be a shot of faith-filled, fun-filled caffeine for your soul. A quick pick-me-up. An escape (squeezed in between prepping the family’s next meal and doing the laundry) to get you through the repetitive, the complicated, the breakneck bullet train of the not-so-simple life we’re on.

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The art of art, the glory of expression, and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity
- Walt Whitman

“Self-care is not synonymous with self-indulgenc

Need ideas for your living/home/WFH set-up? 🙋🏠 It’s always refreshing to change it up once in a while especially since our homes are headquarters for most of our activities nowadays. 👩‍🏫👩‍🍳👩‍💻👩‍🎨

Say hello to“Very Peri” Pantone’s color of the year! 💜💜💜

Described as “daring and courageous,” it can be a bit tricky to use without some expert advice so we invited Interior designer Rachelle @rachelle.medina.design to share some simple tricks of the trade to show us how to introduce this fresh bold color into our homes.

Thanks for the tips, Rach! For design questions, check out "AskRach" #askrach at @rachelle.medina.design.

*For the complete list, check out "New Year, New Hue for 2022" in the link in our bio.☝

* What do you think? "Yay" or "Nay"...is this something you'd like to try out in your homes? 🙅🤷🙋

Room design by @tenstickers_decoration
Towels by @luziatowels
Ceramic pottery by @carysbee
Room design by @westwing.it

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Raising A Superhero: Lessons I Learned Raising My Son With Special Needs

“Can We Really Have Quality Time Without Quantity Time?”

Simple Not Simple

The art of art, the glory of expression, and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity
- Walt Whitman

A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.
Eleanor Roosevelt

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Raising A Superhero: Lessons I Learned Raising My Son With Special Needs

“Can We Really Have Quality Time Without Quantity Time?”

Simple Not Simple

The art of art, the glory of expression, and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity - Walt Whitman

A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think. Eleanor Roosevelt

We think so, too! Subscribe for a weekly go-to guide that takes these wise words to heart.

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The art of art, the glory of expression, and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity
- Walt Whitman

A little simplification would be the first step toward rational living, I think.
Eleanor Roosevelt