Striving For Simple | Simple Life = Quality Life

Posted by Christyn on Mar 27, 2012

Two More Months Until Bathing Suit Season!!!

Okay, usually I don’t freak out about this, but after being pregnant for two straight years in a row, I’m finally looking forward to a summer at a normal size…now if I can just find a way to get there! The convenience of living in an area where having every type of food delivered to your doorstep hasn’t helped the situation much. I need to move back to my previous address in the suburbs where...

Posted by Christyn on Mar 25, 2012

Survival For City Moms

I miss the slower pace and less crowding of the suburbs but I have to say, I do love some conveniences living in the city has to offer. For a mom, no matter where you live, the daily duties of life can be very time-consuming and exhausting. If you’re a mom in the city getting around and getting things done can be even more inconvenient and time-consuming. The following are some conveniences that are a...

Posted by Christyn on Mar 5, 2012

No More Excuses: Time To Get In Shape

Are you feeling the pressure?? It’s that time of year when Spring is right around the corner and you realize you need to get yourself in shape for the summer. I realized it myself recently. I’ve always been one to stay physically active all year round, but as of the past few years and two more kiddies later I’m left wondering what happened to my usually in shape self! Taking the stairs has become a...

Posted by Christyn on Feb 22, 2012

I Miss My Pillow

Yes, it feels like only yesterday that I had kids who slept well through the night. How quickly that changes. One day you are getting decent, uninterrupted sleep… Then you get a sick kid… Then you have two sick kids… Next thing you know, you have a kid sleeping on your head in your bed at night… Next thing you know, good sleep patterns have been broken, and you have children that...

Posted by Christyn on Feb 17, 2012

New Coupon Codes

We could all stand to save a buck or too!! If you shop online, Use the following codes for some great savings: Amazon- Join Amazon Student and get Amazon Prime Free Two day shipping benefits free for 6 months BANANA REPUBLIC- 20% order CODE: BREXPLORE Expires 4/1/2012 SEARS- $5.00 off orders over $50.00 CODE: SEARS2012 Expires: 12/21/2012 Kmart- Get $5.00 off orders over $45.00 CODE: KMARTMUST...

Posted by Christyn on Feb 17, 2012

Raising Your Daughter To Have Good Self-Esteem: Leading By Example

Raising daughters with great self-esteem is something that is definitely very important to me. I want them to be self-confident throughout their life and be leaders instead of followers. I’d like them to have the courage to go after whatever they want and never have to listen to the negative opinions of others who just want to hold them back. I also want them to never have to depend heavily on the...

Posted by Christyn on Feb 13, 2012

Last Minute, But Romantic, Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day is TOMORROW…just in case you forgot! These Holidays always have a way of sneaking up on us don’t they? Never fear, you don’t need to run to the corner store and buy the last Valentine’s crap that’s left on the store shelf. You can still pull Valentine’s day off last minute and make your partner think you’re Super Romantic at the same time! The following are a few Ideas...

Posted by Christyn on Feb 7, 2012

10 Ways To Spend Your Valentine’s Day When You’re Alone

Valentine’s Day is upon us again. For some of us it finds us without that special someone. Does that mean you should stay at home under the covers depressed, or wallow away the day in self-pity? Of course not! There are so many ways you can still enjoy your day, with or without a Valentine…or just totally distract yourself altogether, if you prefer. Here are a 10 good ways to spend your...