• 4th of July is Almost Here!

    With the 4th of July right around the corner I thought I’d take a look back into Kinda Sorta Simple’s 4th of July archives and see what ideas are there to use for this year’s festivities. Our family typically has a rib cook off, lots of food, and of course lounging in the back yard, and then finishing off the night with sparklers for the kids and the local fireworks show. I try to include at least a few activities and recipes the kids can help with to get them involved in celebrating Independence Day. Thanks to Pinterest the kids have a long laundry list of crafts and activities they want to work…

  • This Week’s Top 5

    Hello all! Can you believe it is already nearing the end of August? Where has the time gone?  On my mind this past week has been excitement for the activities associated with early fall: MN State Fair, bonfires, football, and of course school.  I put together a handful of things that I have been loving as we transition from summer craziness to the cooling fall season. 1. The Sweater. Zip Shoulder Crewneck Tunic Sweater I absolutely LOVE a comfy sweater during the fall season.  Simple, so soft, and easy to dress up or down depending on the occasion.  I particularly adore this one from Nordstrom because of the color and loose fit.  Imagine yourself curled…