Author: Simply Happenstance

Our blog is about the simple happenings in life...a return to the old with a hint of the new. We are two mommies that love to cook and bake, while balancing the day-to-day activities of our households. We strive to keep a healthy balance in life and attempt to stay present, so we are able to soak up each moment with our husbands and children. We write about our personal experiences while highlighting the things in life that are simple, yet beautiful.
  • Creamy Corn Chowder

      :: Creamy Corn Chowder :: Have you ever had the corn chowder from Mimi’s Cafe? That soup was my inspiration behind this quick, easy, and flavorful autumn meal! {I actually haven’t been there in years… but I have fond memories of that warm, comforting dish!} This recipe is extremely easy using only a few ingredients….

  • {weekend} lovelies

    :: {Weekend} Lovelies :: It’s a beautiful weekend to enjoy our favorite {weekend} lovelies.  These darling finds are special to us, as like all of our picks. They are recipes we would love to try, places to go, and all-in-all just simply darling finds that we would love to have!  This picture above is the…

  • M&M Skillet Cookie

    :: M&M Skillet Cookie :: It’s fall and I am feeling inspired by all that I see.  Target really has a way of taking a hold of oneself with it’s lovely displays of Halloween and all its seasonal M&M’s.  I can’t help it….the kids want chocolate chip cookies, and I am thinking we need something…

  • {weekend} lovelies

        :: Weekend Lovelies :: Happy Saturday, Friends! We hope that you’ve all had a wonderful week! This weekend lovelies is another eclectic mix of the current things we love…. a beautiful poignant video, two perfectly comforting autumn recipes, something new to try in the area of fitness, affordable art for the kids, a classic…

  • Sensory Bags

    :: Sensory Bags :: School has been back in session for approximately a month now.   We are still working out the kinks and are preparing ourselves for the upcoming homework load that will start next week.  These sensory bags are a project that I sought out for Mason to help him prepare for doing homework…