November 20, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Gifts for Little Kids

November 20, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Since I’m right in the midst of parenting a toddler that is nearing the preschooler stage, these gift ideas are my whole world! These gifts were selected for toddlers and preschoolers from the ages of 1 to 5 years old. I hope this list gives you some great ideas for your little ones this year!I’ve rounded up over 90+ gift ideas for toddlers with a variety of types of accessories, books, games, arts & crafts, clothing, and more!

November 20, 2022

From Classic to Unique: The Best Gift Ideas for Men of All Ages

November 20, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

I’ve curated a list of unique and thoughtful Christmas gift ideas that any man will appreciate. From practical gadgets to stylish accessories, I’ve got you covered. Whether he's a tech enthusiast, a sports lover, or a fashion-forward gentleman, these gift ideas cater to a variety of interests and budgets. Get ready to surprise him with a present he'll love this holiday season.

November 13, 2022

A Construction Themed Birthday for our Three-Year-Old

November 13, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

I’m no Pinterest-mom, I promise. But I really wanted to make my son’s birthday party extra special for turning 3! Yesterday we threw a construction-themed birthday party for our now three-year-old, and I managed to take the dessert table and party decorations to the next level with just a few simple items!

November 10, 2022

Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Your Best Friend

November 10, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Best friends, besties, soul sisters… no matter what you call them, they are some of the most important people in your life! I love my besties and often call them my soul sisters - they were my inspiration for this gift guide roundup of thoughtful and unique gift ideas that you actually want to give to your best friends.

November 02, 2022

The Best Food & Drink Advent Calendars for 2024

November 02, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

I love having Advent Calendars around and while the true purpose of advent calendars is to prepare our hearts for the true meaning of Christmas, I think that other advent calendars can add a level of fun or excitement to the season. I’ve rounded up some of the best food and drink advent calendars that I could find for this year!

October 30, 2022

A Life Update from October 2022 - Week 4

October 30, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

It's Eric's birthday today! If you see him this week, make sure to wish him a happy birthday in person, or drop him a note or message online or by text! We've been busy this weekend enjoying some trick-or-treat events for Oliver and spending some time outdoors in the beautiful fall weather before it gets too cold again.

October 15, 2022

A Life Update from October 2022 - Week 2

October 15, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

We’ve had a busy week filled with some great family moments, but we also have been dealing with some sick kiddos who are fighting colds and having difficulty sleeping at night! This means that Eric and I have also been having difficulty sleeping at night. This past week was also Amazon Prime Early Access Deals and Walmart Deal Days, which are like early Black Friday deals, which kept me busy browsing through sales to share with you all! This weekend is also the fall “retreat” for Eric and his student ministry, which is a one-day extended night for youth group that they are calling a Fall Focus Night to look ahead at their ministry year.

October 08, 2022

The BEST Baked Oatmeal Recipe

October 08, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

We absolutely LOVE baked oatmeal in this house. After my second baby was born, a friend made us dinner and also offered to bring some baked oatmeal for breakfast the next day. When I tell you that this was the BEST baked oatmeal that I’ve ever had… 🤤

October 02, 2022

A Weekly Update from September 2022

October 02, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Lots has been happening over the past year, and I’m going to attempt to try and keep you all updated more regularly through these blog posts. We’ve had a lot happening just this past week, from getting plugged in with a women’s Bible Study for the fall, reconnecting with our community group, Ainsley reaching 6 months, and celebrating our 6-year anniversary! Keep reading to see everything that we did this past week or tap any of the links below to jump to a section.

September 23, 2022

Chill Autumn Playlist

September 23, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Yesterday was the first day of fall and it was rainy all day with a cool breeze following the rain that made it feel perfectly fall in all of the best ways! So I threw together this chill fall playlist throughout the day that seemed to be the perfect backdrop for the cool rainy day.

September 18, 2022

16+ Fall Wreaths Under $60

September 18, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Fall is my favorite time of year and I’m currently in the process of a few projects for my front porch to add some additional storage and fall decor for this season. Since fall decor is on my mind, I’ve rounded up some fabulous fall wreaths for shopping on a budget!

September 09, 2022

Celebrating Our Love Story + A Promptly Journals Giveaway!

September 09, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

I’m sharing how my husband and I celebrate our Love Story every year for our First Date Anniversary and our Wedding Anniversary in the month of September. Plus a giveaway to Promptly Journals!

September 06, 2022

How To Make Your Own Hydration Drinks for Breastfeeding Moms

September 06, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Looking for a natural way to stay hydrated while breastfeeding? Try making your own coconut water-based drinks with these easy recipes! I’m sharing my quick and easy recipe for DIY hydration drinks, plus some homemade hydration drink recipes and my favorite ready-to-drink hydration drink options!

August 05, 2022

How To Keep Track of Your Kids' Memories & Milestones

August 05, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

When I was younger, I used to journal all. of. the. time. - but now that I’m older, I find it is much harder to stay on top of writing things down or tracking fun memories and moments of not only my life, but also for my kids. I love all of the fun ideas for keeping track of your kids’ memories and milestones, but I often find it hard to know when or how often to write something down, or even what exactly to write or say. I often draw a blank. I’m sure our life is exciting and fun and worth sharing, but where do I begin?

I’m sharing with you several easy ways to keep track of your kids’ childhood memories & milestones, but also my FAVORITE product for tracking all of these memories that works best for me!

July 23, 2022

Sleep Essentials for My 3-Month-Old

July 23, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Sleep feels like such a precious commodity when you have a newborn… and even more so when you also have a toddler! Now that we are working through sleep training again with a 3-month old and longing for nights where we get a full 8 hours of sleep (or even 6 - I would be happy with 6!), I wanted to share some of my all-time favorite sleep essentials for our 3-month old baby.

July 11, 2022

Summer Deals with Amazon Prime Days & Target Deal Days

July 11, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

With Amazon’s Prime Day and Target’s Deal Days both landing in July this year, it’s kind of like having Black Friday in the summer! I’m not an advocate for spending money that you don’t have, but if you have been holding out for specific items to go on sale, or want to shop really early for birthdays or holidays this year, now would be a great time to buy! You’ve likely seen all over the news that major retail stores like Target are slashing prices to help move overstock items from their stores ahead of the fall and holiday seasons. So I think we’re going to see some pretty major discounts all over this summer.

There are clearly going to be TONS of deals across Amazon and Target during these days, so I’m going to try my best to help showcase some of the best deals from both places - items that we have and love in our house or things that we have on wishlists!

July 08, 2022

Travel Essentials for a Toddler & Newborn

July 08, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

When traveling with newborns and toddlers, it's essential to be well-prepared! Planning ahead and packing these essentials can help make traveling with young children a smoother experience for everyone involved. I hope that some of my favorite products find you some relief while you are planning and packing for your next trip with little kids!

July 03, 2022

My Summer Playlist + Summer Beach Styles

July 03, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

I’m sharing all of the best summer jams on my Summer Vibes playlist, plus a bunch of fun coordinated beach styles to help you look your best at the beach this summer!

June 12, 2022

8+ Toddler Rain Gear Styles

June 12, 2022/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom

Even rainy days don’t keep my toddler from wanting to be outside or take walks around our city blocks! It doesn’t matter the weather, my son loves to be outside. And with today being another rainy summer day, I thought it would be fun to share some cute finds for toddler rain gear! I styled a few looks that I think would be so fun for any toddler, but also shared a bunch of additional cute options at the bottom of this post. Hope it helps you find something for your own toddler!