Christmas Through the Years: Ages & Stages

The way we celebrate Christmas goes through many transformations, depending on what age, phase, and stage our family is currently in. The key is to...

SFM's 2019 Holiday Gift Guide

Simply Family Magazine proudly presents our 8th Annual Holiday Gift Guide, supporting the local businesses that are the heart of the community in which we live.

2019 Holiday Happenings

From here to there and there to here, there is Christmas fun EVERYWHERE! We’ve mapped out the holly jolly good times for you and yours to mark your calendars and make the most of this holiday season.

Christmas with Carrie: Styled Stockings

Get inspired to deck your halls with some creative cues from designer Carrie Klein.

Restore Your Holiday Comfort & Joy

Finding your joy this holiday season.

Christmas in Different Cultures

Journeying through Christmas traditions around the world!

Christmas: Non-Tradition Traditions

Sometimes taking the pressure off the holidays by embracing the non-tradition tradition, is just what the doctor ordered.

The Gift of Health: CrossFit Billings

Allow yourself to become, as the CrossFit Billings motto says, “better than yesterday.” Why wait until January to get healthy? Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season.

Woman to Watch: Emily Hannaman

No matter where you find Emily – at home raising her boys, in the yard collecting eggs, on the job supporting new moms – her passion is the same, and it’s contagious. She radiates a love of others and a drive to make a difference in her community.

Ask the Author: Q&A with Cathy Ringler

A Q&A with author Cathy Ringler, getting to know her and her must-read middle-grade book, 'Miya's Dream.'

Gifts Made Simple

3 DIY Christmas gifts that are not only quick and easy to make, but absolute delights!

Saving for College

It's always a good time to save for college, let's talk the 529 College Savings Plan.

Choosing the Magic City

Behind the scenes with Jarrett and Karen Smith, owners of Branding Iron Construction.

Issue Contributors:

Johanna Kennedy

Johanna Kennedy is a mom to four children, a wife to one man, a teacher, and a student. She loves adventure and is also the author of By the Waters (bythewaters.org) a lifestyle blog dedicated to encouraging women in the midst of a pressure-filled world.

Jamie Beeson

Jamie, the wife of her high school sweetheart and mom of 4 boys, has been in the fitness industry for 18 years. "Fuel the body, mobilize the soul" is her mission.

Jessica Robbins

Jessica Robbins has lived in Billings, MT for 15 years and is proud to call Montana home! She is married to her husband Zach and has two beautiful girls. She loves refurbishing furniture, crafting, and playing with her children.

Katie Jones Backer

Katie Jones Backer is an author and former History teacher, with a passion for travel, history, writing, music, and helping others. She is happiest though, when spending time with her husband, daughter, two adorable Pomeranians, and handsome new tortoise!