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Summer is a wonderful time for playing outdoors, taking vacations, and heading to the park to enjoy the nice, warm weather. It can also be…

For the first time since its 2008 closure, Rimrock Elementary School is reopening its doors, this time as the Rimrock Learning Center. The building will…

It’s the day in which we come together as a country, unabashedly patriotic, and let freedom ring with celebrations of all kinds from parades…

People always have their bad days – sometimes, even bad weeks. But then there are moments where struggling becomes an every day occurrence, and what…

Dear Dads, You matter. Not just one day of the year in June, but all 365 days of every year, from birth through adulthood… you…

Peruse the greeting card section around Father’s Day, and you’ll find the shelves bursting with stereotypes about dads. While we may love to…

When the time comes to move your toddler to his or her own room, it’s normal for the whole family to feel a little…

Maybe you’re like me – your belly is getting larger and your due date is quickly approaching. Or maybe your friend or family member is…

Chips for dinner? Kids will love the sound of that, and so will adults after hearing about the world of potential toppings. Make a big…

It’s no secret that bonding with a new baby can often come more naturally for moms than dads. Carrying a child, delivery, and breastfeeding…

In Billings’ public schools, art is not introduced as a separate subject with a dedicated art teacher until fourth grade. At Rose Park Elementary, parents…

Father’s Day is right around the corner. What in the world do you get the guy who has everything? Sometimes, the best presents are…

“Thank you for booking.”  As discussed last month, once you determine where, when, and what type of international experience you want and book it…

As we pulled into the driveway of the mountainside Bed and Breakfast, a young man walked out the front door to greet us. Skinny, with…

We’re ten weeks in, and I am back to tell you about our au pair experience thus far. Our new au pair, Dohanis, arrived…

Blend. Commingle. Merge. Fuse. The list of words describing the process of mixing one thing with another until they combine could go on and on…

The burger, you can find it on just about any menu anywhere, but that doesn’t mean that all burgers are created equal. No, these…

As we dance a jig into the glorious days of summer, we tend to have high, albeit rose-colored, expectations about summer break. We envision…

We’ve made it through another school year, and as I sit here putting the finishing touches on this year’s trip down memory lane…

Simply Family Magazine has been publishing a family lifestyle magazine for our region since 2008. It was in 2010 when we began celebrating teens…

I love having fresh flowers in my home. But purchasing flowers can get pretty pricy, and the arrangements that I make with store-bought flowers…

Planning a family getaway with kids can seem daunting and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little patience, preparation, and creativity…

When middle school teacher, John Urbaska, accepted the Tech Ed and Engineering program position at Ben Steele Middle School, it was a no-brainer that…

Life with a toddler is a real adventure. I spend a lot of time laughing at the hysterical things my daughter says, observing her unique…

Car seat safety is one of the hottest topics among parents today. Advancements in car seat technology and vehicles have come a long way, and…

You want to go where? Why don’t you wait until you have a steady job? Have you ever been met with these responses when…

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mamas out there! Can you believe it is already May? Are you stressed out about what to…

Tucked away in the Heights is a magical space teeming with life, holding the potential to bring more life and growth into the world. It…

by Stephanie Hobby Lilly Murphy is a friendly and energetic junior at Billings West High School who took time out of her packed schedule to…

I admire people with green thumbs. I have had seasons of a valiant effort in trying to keep indoor plants alive. I currently have none…