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Simply Home

a lifestyle blog by Sharon E Hines

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Sharon Hines is a writer and author focusing on simple, intentional living. Her first writings took place perched on top of the metal slide in her backyard, where she expressed her innermost thoughts through poetry and short stories. This is where dreams of being a published author were born.

 

That young girl would eventually become an elementary school teacher. After eighteen years in education, Sharon left the classroom to focus on her home life and and return to her childhood dream of writing and publishing. She combined her passions into what is now the lifestyle blog, Simply Home.

 

 

the latest on the blog

Creating a Cozy Reading Nook That Feels Like a Private Getaway

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I put a photo of a woman relaxed in a cozy reading nook as if she didn't have a care in the world, despite it being the middle of the day. She was taking time out of her day to just be. To peacefully enjoy reading. While I haven't quite reached the point of stealing away in the middle of the day to escape in a good book, I have been delighting in reading again. If, like me, reading is a favorite pastime, creating space for yourself to enjoy it is the first step. It serves as an invitation to ... VIEW POST

Fall in a Bowl: Simple Soup Recipes to Savor the Season

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The first hint of cool air is my cue to pull out my favorite soup recipes. There's something so cozy about a pot of hot soup on the stove, from the therapeutic rhythm of chopping vegetables, to filling the dutch oven with hearty goodness to the comfort of ladling a bowl full of warm soup. Some of these recipes are family favorites that I grew up with, while others were shared with me years and years ago. All of them have become a cool weather tradition in my household. Today, I want to ... VIEW POST

Quick and Easy Taco Soup Recipe: A Family Favorite

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I was first introduced to this quick and easy taco soup recipe in the teachers' lounge over thirty years ago. Each teacher brought an ingredient and dumped it into the crockpot the taco soup simmered all morning. During our lunch break, we'd ladle some hot soup into a bowl, enjoying the savory soup. I've been making taco soup for family and friends ever since. Taco Soup Highlights It's perfect for busy nights, slow weekends or whenever you're craving comfort in a bowl. And it ... VIEW POST