Creative
Simply Sina: Operation Monkey Madness
I’m on a mission, y’all. Not just any mission. A monkey mission. Yes, you read that right. I want a monkey so bad I can practically hear one chattering in my ear right now. And guess what? Florida—the land of alligators, hurricanes, and Publix subs—actually lets you have one as a pet. Don’t threaten me with […]
Busy Before Breakfast: A Simply Sina Morning
Well folks, it’s 8:30 AM and I’ve already lived a whole lifetime. Downstairs? Clean. Kids? Fed. One shipped off to school. The other? About to be escorted to the gates of education by yours truly in just a few minutes. Meanwhile, my bathroom looks like a crime scene the cleaning crew forgot, but we don’t talk […]
First News on the Chopping Block: I Opened a TikTok Shop
Big announcement, friends—I have officially opened a TikTok Shop! That’s right, Simply Sina has gone retail, and I’m filling it with all my personally designed t-shirts. You’ll find goodies from: Oh, and because I love you (and because I’m just that extra), I’ve also added some holiday shirts that I designed myself. Cute, festive, and ready for […]
First Day of School… Florida Edition!
Today was a big day, y’all—the boys started school for the very first time here in sunny Florida! And get this… for the first time in their entire school careers, they don’t have to wear uniforms. Can I get a hallelujah? No more khaki and polo combos—it’s all about self-expression now. Carson officially started high […]
Coffee, Homework, and Health Insurance Headaches
Sometimes you just need to get out of the house. Not for anything glamorous—just for sanity, space, and maybe a refillable cup of caffeine. Today’s study session is brought to you by Starbucks lobby seating, where the coffee is endless (if you know the hack). Okay, I didn’t know either, but apparently if you hang […]
Simply Aging, Simply Colonoscopies, Simply… Help!
Well, folks, it’s official—your girl is getting old. How do I know? Let’s say my last weekend plans didn’t involve brunch or beach days… they involved a gallon of prep solution, a bathroom, and prayers for mercy. That’s right—I had my very first colonoscopy this week! (Cue the confetti made of saltine crackers and clear […]
Sunburns, Scream-Singing, and Convertible Chaos — A Miami Moment to Remember
Y’all. Let me tell you something — Carrley was in town for the week, and we were thriving. The vibes? Immaculate. The snacks? Stocked. The plans? Chaotic, unhinged, and exactly what we needed. She rolled in like a little hurricane of fun, instantly derailing any sense of routine I had (which, let’s be honest, wasn’t much […]
Happy 21st, Carrley… But Also, Can You Chill?
Okay, wait a minute.How dare my daughter turn 21 today… while I’m down here in Florida, being all sunshine and sandals, and she’s up there celebrating without me?! Rude. Disrespectful. Honestly, criminal. Carrley, sweetie, I love you—but you have to stop getting older. Every time you have a birthday, guess what? I age too. And I’m simply not emotionally prepared […]
Taco Tuesday, But Make It Lasagna… Kind Of
Listen, y’all. I found a recipe online that had the nerve—the audacity—to call itself Taco Lasagna. Cute, right? Well, your girl clicked on it thinking she was about to uncover the eighth wonder of the culinary world. Turns out, it was more like… Pinterest meets delusion with a sprinkle of “that’s not how my grandma would’ve […]
From Penny Rich to TikTok Famous (Kinda, Sorta, Almost)
Well HELLO there, internet fam! Grab your cold brew (or sweet tea, I don’t judge), because Mama’s got some big news—drumroll, please… I HIT 1,000 FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK!!Woo, woo, woo! Insert confetti cannon, jazz hands, and a cartwheel I definitely can’t do. You know what that means?That’s right, baby—we’re not just talking TikTok for fun anymore. We’re […]
