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Eat Healthy while Traveling

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Jun 15, 2012 Category Helpful Hints, Recipe for Success, Things to Do
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    We found some tips on USA Today and Nutrition Diva on how to eat healthy while traveling!  Pack your own snacks for a plane ride- try nuts/ dried fruit, granola bar, or an apple Drink a lot of liquids! (Especially water) Stock up on bottled water and healthy snack upon arrival...

Mother's Day

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Apr 12, 2012 Category Helpful Hints, Things to Do Share Share
Mother's Day Gift Ideas It's almost Mother's Day and if you aren't counting down the days... we are! If you're a mother, forward this on to your significant other or children. If not, read on for some great gift ideas! Or you can follow us on Pinterest to see our board full of great...

Veggie Time

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Mar 15, 2012 Category Helpful Hints, Home Decor, Things to Do Share Share
  Since the April showers are soon to be here, it's time to get ready for our May flowers.. or Veggies and Fruit! A vegetable/fruit garden is a great way to save money and eat healthy. Head outside your back door and pick a tomato straight off the vine and some fresh basil leaves to...

Feed My Starving Children

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Feb 7, 2012 Category Recipe for Success, Story time with Simek's, Things to Do Share Share
Now that the holidays are over it is easy to forget the importance of giving, but the need is still there. Simek’s wrapped up our Feed My Starving Children campaign at the end of January and it was such a great experience. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a non-profit organization that sends...

New Years Eve Party Tips

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Dec 28, 2011 Category Helpful Hints, Home Decor Share Share
The holidays are almost over but we still have one left, 3…2…1… HAPPY NEW YEARS! Planning a New Years Eve party should be more fun than stressful. Here are some fun tips for a perfect party! For each of these tips, click on the image to learn where they came from and other details! A Lasting...

Holiday Gift Ideas!

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Dec 12, 2011 Category Helpful Hints, Recipe for Success, Things to Do
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Only a few weeks until Christmas and it seems like everyone is rushing to find some last minutes gifts! Are you out of ideas, yet? Here are some unique gift ideas: Creative Gift Giving Uncommongoods.com seems to have an abundance of creative gifts! Here’s one for the college student or the...

Holiday Help

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Oct 26, 2011 Category Helpful Hints, Recipe for Success
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We all know the holiday season can be stressful. This is why taking care of yourself is so important during these next few months. Unfortunately with the giving atmosphere around us, we often forget to give to ourselves. This topic came to me while getting a Simek’s monthly Monday massage in the...

Naturally Beautiful

Posted by Amanda E Posted on Sep 26, 2011 Category Home Decor Share Share
The Midwest is such a beautiful place to be in the fall. The colorful trees, the bright pumpkins and delicious apples all make for picture-perfect scenery! Why not use these natural resources to our advantage? By searching “Fall DIY Home Décor Ideas” I’ve come across multiple inspirational ideas...

A Meal to Remember

Posted by Simek's I Posted on Sep 9, 2011 Category Story time with Simek's, Things to Do
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In today’s fast-paced society it is easy to get wrapped up in our busy schedule, whether you are a busy mom-on-the-go, a student with a planner filled with assignments or anywhere in between. Just the other day I was walking through the mall and I noticed a poster for a September 11th Ten Year...

Simek’s Presents: How to Plan a High School Graduation Party

Posted by Amanda E Posted on May 4, 2011 Category Helpful Hints
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With May finally here and the end of another school year right around the corner, it is once again time to begin planning for graduation parties! For students this means party hopping and free food, but for parents it means a whole lot of work, effort and planning to celebrate the last four years...
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