Nativity picture books play a big part in our December traditions. Every night leading up to Christmas, I read my kids a different Christmas themed bedtime story. Some are silly and goofy, but we always make sure to sprinkle our best nativity picture books as well. I am excited to share with you some nativity picture books that are my personal favorites, but also some of my sister's favorites. My sister, Amy, is an avid lover of children's books. Plus, she works as a story time coordinator at her public library. Talk about getting recommendations from an expert! There are no mentions of Santa in any of these recommend nativity picture … [Read more...]
8 Fun & Frugal DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids
Making your kids' costumes isn't always affordable. Sometimes you are better off picking up something at the store! But with these 8 frugal DIY Halloween costumes for kids, you are sure to make something fun and affordable. I have been making my own Halloween costumes for my kids for years. Here are some of our best that anyone could recreate. This post contains affiliate links. 8 Fun & Frugal DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids 1. Stick Figure Supplies: long sleeve white shirtwhite pantswhite or black shoesblack electrical tapewhite paper plateblack markerhandband or ribbontape Cut eye holes into the paper plate. … [Read more...]
10 Fun & Frugal Father’s Day Gifts
From DIY to Amazon Prime, here are 10 fun and frugal Father's Day gifts to help you celebrate the dad in your life. Plus, you don't want to miss the cute gift wrap idea at the end! 10 Fun and Frugal Father's Day Gifts This post contains affiliate links. "Daddy and Me" Interview (free printable!) - I have been helping my kids fill out this printable for a few years. It is funny, sweet, and extremely cute. I love that there is a space for kids to draw a picture of "daddy and me." (This link has a few options. The one I am recommending is at the bottom of the post.) "Pops you are one suh-weet dude!" Vintage Soda Pop Wrapper (free … [Read more...]
The Best Bachelor Podcasts, Books, and Follows!
In lieu of the finale of the most recent season of The Bachelor, I am indulging even more in my favorite guilty pleasure by sharing the best Bachelor podcasts, books, and Instagram follows. I have been obsessed with The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and the entire Bachelor Nation for years. I have seen every season with the exception of a few that aired during my international travels. Yet in the nearly 10 years of blogging here at Simply Rebekah, I have never once written anything about The Bachelor. All of that changes today, baby! This post contains affiliate links. The Best Bachelor Podcasts I have listened to hours and hours and … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life… 2019
Every year on January 18th I take one picture every hour from the moment I wake up until I go to bed that night. I end up taking pictures of the ordinary – supper prep, cranky kids, trips the library, a cup of coffee, my computer screen. These ordinary pictures are actually quite extraordinary. They are my everyday. They are my here and my now. They are a day in my life. I’ve given myself an amazing gift to be able to look back at a typical day from the past years and see the changes from year to year. The gift of being able to see the extraordinary in my everyday routine because the truth is simple: today’s routine will not be the same … [Read more...]
My Curly Hair Routine
In the last 7 years, I have transitioned from straightening my hair to leaving my hair naturally curly. It started mostly out of connivence since straightening my hair took so much time. However, as I got better at taking care of my curls and improved my curly hair routine, I started to truly apperciate my natural hair. Slowly I learned what types of products are best for curly hair, and how to make the most out of my curls while cutting down on frizz. I am not an expert, but I have come a long way. My Curly Hair Routine This is the shampoo and conditioner that I use. It is about $10 per bottle. All products will be linked at the end … [Read more...]
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