• Home
  • About
    • Our Journey
    • Popular Posts
  • Blog
    • Motherhood
    • Style
    • Home
      • Clarke Residence
    • Life
    • Verses
    • Faith
    • Travel
    • Blog Tips
  • Simply Clarke

  • Marriage
  • Shop
    • Shop My Style
    • Amazon Favorites
    • Clarke Residence
  • Contact
    • Collaborate

Simply Clarke

Life, Uncategorized
/
June 20, 2016

26.

IMG_5669 IMG_6271 IMG_6264

Ah, 26. Happy Birthday to me! I was thinking about just turning 25 again, but hey, I guess I will embrace it, I like even numbers better anyways. In light of today being my 26th Birthday, I thought I would share 26 random things about me. Here goes nothing…

 

  1. Carmel Macchiatos from Starbucks are my jam (if you haven’t noticed from my insta)
  2. I love donut dates with my hubby
  3. I love when Brooke gives me kisses, it is so stinkin cute
  4. I love routines
  5. Breakfast is my favorite meal
  6. I love crispy chicken ranch wraps
  7. Apollo 13 and Armageddon are two of my favorite movies
  8. Although I love Harry Potter and Star Wars as well
  9. I use my Emily Ley Planner daily
  10. Shopping at Nordstrom and Loft is my favorite
  11. I would rather be by the pool or at the lake
  12. Being a mom is the greatest joy
  13. My favorite children’s book is Pickle-Chiffon Pie
  14. I check the mail box everyday
  15. I’m a handbag person,  not a shoe person
  16. Sunshine is my favorite
  17. Family is extremely important to me
  18. Pink is my favorite color
  19. My birthday is my favorite holiday, then Christmas
  20.  Shopping is my cardio
  21. My tv shows are One Tree Hill, Grey’s Anatomy, 24, Blacklist, Pretty Little Liars, Big Brother, Gilmore Girls and Deadliest Catch
  22. Blue Bell Ice Cream can be in my fridge any day
  23. I drink a ton of water on the daily
  24. I always have my toe nails painted
  25. Blogging is my passion
  26. & I’m super thankful for all of the awesome friends I have met through here! Thank you for reading and following along out crazy, simple life!
Pin this Post
Share this Post
4 Comments
Leave a Comment

You May Also Like...

Girls Weekend Photos

August 4, 2014

8 Summer Girls Weekend Ideas

August 1, 2014

Encouraging Your Friends

July 28, 2014
4 Comments
  • brokenbutadored
    June 20, 2016

    Happy Birthday, girl! Thanks for everything you’ve done for me this year for my blog!!!

    Reply
  • brendashandmade
    June 20, 2016

    Happy Birthday! That’s a neat idea to share 26 random things about you. I also like to watch Grey’s Anatomy and I like ice cream.

    Reply
  • EdyeNicolesMakeup
    June 21, 2016

    Happy birthday!! I love reading your blog <3 Hope you had a great day!!

    God bless,
    Edye | Gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com

    Reply
  • Ashlee • Sparkles by Ashlee
    June 24, 2016

    I love this, and I have totally enjoyed reading your blog!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel Comment

Previous Post
Happy Father’s Day
Next Post
9 Verses for Parenting
Hi, I’m Marquis Clarke

Hi, I’m Marquis Clarke

I'm a modern mom of two, who strives to encourage women throughout marriage and motherhood. I embrace life as it comes with kid meltdowns, family dance parties, and snacks galore. I believe that laughter is the best medicine, simplicity is perfection, and that life is breathtakingly beautiful.

Join the Simply Clarke community and receive weekly updates via email

Motherhood

Faith

Fashion

Home

Shop My Latest Faves

product_title_1

Bible

product_title_2

Coffee

product_title_3

Planner

product_title_4

Shades

  • What’s a Great Family Getaway Near Houston? | Great Wolf Lodge Webster, Texas

    March 6, 2026
  • The Ultimate Guide to Great Wolf Lodge Webster, Texas Howl-O-Ween

    October 1, 2025
  • Tuscan Tortellini Salad

    September 6, 2024

Current Location

Current Location
Houston, Texas

  • #DoorDashPartner May’s schedule is absolutely crazy 😅🎓⚾️💐

Between baseball games, dance recitals, Mother’s Day plans, graduations, and all the end-of-school chaos… I’m barely keeping up.

So yes, I’m outsourcing dinner and errands where I can—and DashPass has been a game changer.

✨ $0 delivery fees on eligible orders
✨ savings across restaurants, groceries + retail
✨ 5% credits back on pickup
✨ and even Lyft discounts

New to DashPass customers use the LINK IN MY BIO to unlock a 3 month free trial of DashPass.  👀

With DashPass you can save with $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on all eligible DoorDash orders plus enjoy member exclusive perks. Offer is valid in the US only and for new DashPass customers.

SAVE this to help with your crazy month too 😉

@doordash #DeliveredWithDashPass #BusyMomLife #LifeHackFinds ConvenienceMadeEasy
  • Easy Graduation Gift Idea! 🎓 Simple gifts always end up being my favorite 🤍

COMMENT “shop” for the links.

I filled this lululemon dual pouch wristlet with a gift card and added a cute printable tag for the easiest graduation gift idea. Practical, pretty, and something they’ll actually use after graduation 🎓✨

SAVE this for grad party season!

#GraduationGiftIdeas #GradGift #LululemonGift #GiftIdeasForHer #GraduationSeason / https://liketk.it/6cSjl
  • These ✨ sparkler hot dogs 🧨✨might be my favorite easy summer food idea yet 🌭🇺🇸

I wrapped hot dogs in crescent roll dough, baked them until golden, then added skewers + star-shaped cheese to create the cutest little firework-inspired hot dogs for Memorial Day and the 4th of July❤️🤍💙

Perfect for:
✨4th of July party food
✨Memorial Day cookouts
✨summer BBQs
✨easy kid-friendly appetizers

SAVE this if you need an easy 4th of July food idea for your next cookout 🙌🏻

#4thofjulyfood #partyfoodideas #cookoutfood #patrioticfood #fourthofjulyrecipes
  • PSA: the sale we wait for all year is finally here☀️🧴We stock up on our favorite SPF every single summer because it’s the only sunscreen we use + trust for the whole family. No white residue, super hydrating, goes on sheer, and we’ve never burned using it🙌🏻

COMMENT “shop” for the link!

Here’s exactly what I get for the summer🏖️:
✨ Jumbo Beach Day Set
✨ Regular Beach Day Set
✨ Re-setting Powder (a MUST for reapplying over makeup + your hair part)
✨ Lip Balm SPF

Right now you can get:
☀️ 20% OFF
☀️ Free shipping
☀️ Free gifts with purchase

Perfect time to stock up before all the beach days, pool days, and summer travel✈️🏝️

#SuperGoop #SPFAllDay #MomFavorites #SummerEssentials BeachBagMustHaves / https://liketk.it/6cMHC
  • #ad #RubbermaidAmbassador Resetting my tween’s bathroom didn’t require a full makeover… just smarter swaps 👏🏻

I found these Rubbermaid bathroom essentials at @Walmart while doing a late-night scroll (because that’s when moms get things DONE 😅), and I love how they instantly made her space more organized and functional.

The Rubbermaid Mesh Pockets Shower Liner has been a game changer for keeping everything organized and the Rubbermaid Instamat™ Tub Mat gives me peace of mind with its non-slip design + easy hang-to-dry feature.

Both are BPA-free, kid-friendly, and designed to stay fresh longer—which means less work for me 💛

Small changes can make a BIG difference.

#WalmartFinds #MomLifeSimplified #BathroomReset
  • 🕶️Goodbye lesson plans, hello sun tans! End of the year teacher gift idea!

COMMENT “shop” for the links.💗

Such a cute and easy little gift idea for teachers heading into summer break 💛

I paired sunscreen with a beach towel and added the cutest printable tags for a fun end-of-year surprise!

Simple gifts always end up being my favorite🎀✨

#TeacherGiftIdea #TeacherAppreciation #EndOfSchoolYear #DIYGiftIdea #SummerGift / https://liketk.it/6cG5a
  • Being their mom is my greatest privilege 💕 — through the chaos, laughter, exhaustion and pure joy.

Watching these two grow 💐 while growing alongside them has been the sweetest gift.

So grateful for every little thing🤍

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. You are seen, appreciated, and doing better than you think 🌷

#MothersDay #BoyMom #GirlMom #MomLife #BlessedMama
@marquis_clarke
@marquis_clarke
•
Follow
#DoorDashPartner May’s schedule is absolutely crazy 😅🎓⚾️💐 Between baseball games, dance recitals, Mother’s Day plans, graduations, and all the end-of-school chaos… I’m barely keeping up. So yes, I’m outsourcing dinner and errands where I can—and DashPass has been a game changer. ✨ $0 delivery fees on eligible orders ✨ savings across restaurants, groceries + retail ✨ 5% credits back on pickup ✨ and even Lyft discounts New to DashPass customers use the LINK IN MY BIO to unlock a 3 month free trial of DashPass.  👀 With DashPass you can save with $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on all eligible DoorDash orders plus enjoy member exclusive perks. Offer is valid in the US only and for new DashPass customers. SAVE this to help with your crazy month too 😉 @doordash #DeliveredWithDashPass #BusyMomLife #LifeHackFinds ConvenienceMadeEasy
23 hours ago
1,6152
View on Instagram |
1/7
@marquis_clarke
@marquis_clarke
•
Follow
Easy Graduation Gift Idea! 🎓 Simple gifts always end up being my favorite 🤍 COMMENT “shop” for the links. I filled this lululemon dual pouch wristlet with a gift card and added a cute printable tag for the easiest graduation gift idea. Practical, pretty, and something they’ll actually use after graduation 🎓✨ SAVE this for grad party season! #GraduationGiftIdeas #GradGift #LululemonGift #GiftIdeasForHer #GraduationSeason / https://liketk.it/6cSjl
2 days ago
1,13913
View on Instagram |
2/7
@marquis_clarke
@marquis_clarke
•
Follow
These ✨ sparkler hot dogs 🧨✨might be my favorite easy summer food idea yet 🌭🇺🇸 I wrapped hot dogs in crescent roll dough, baked them until golden, then added skewers + star-shaped cheese to create the cutest little firework-inspired hot dogs for Memorial Day and the 4th of July❤️🤍💙 Perfect for: ✨4th of July party food ✨Memorial Day cookouts ✨summer BBQs ✨easy kid-friendly appetizers SAVE this if you need an easy 4th of July food idea for your next cookout 🙌🏻 #4thofjulyfood #partyfoodideas #cookoutfood #patrioticfood #fourthofjulyrecipes
3 days ago
1,35149
View on Instagram |
3/7
@marquis_clarke
@marquis_clarke
•
Follow
PSA: the sale we wait for all year is finally here☀️🧴We stock up on our favorite SPF every single summer because it’s the only sunscreen we use + trust for the whole family. No white residue, super hydrating, goes on sheer, and we’ve never burned using it🙌🏻 COMMENT “shop” for the link! Here’s exactly what I get for the summer🏖️: ✨ Jumbo Beach Day Set ✨ Regular Beach Day Set ✨ Re-setting Powder (a MUST for reapplying over makeup + your hair part) ✨ Lip Balm SPF Right now you can get: ☀️ 20% OFF ☀️ Free shipping ☀️ Free gifts with purchase Perfect time to stock up before all the beach days, pool days, and summer travel✈️🏝️ #SuperGoop #SPFAllDay #MomFavorites #SummerEssentials BeachBagMustHaves / https://liketk.it/6cMHC
4 days ago
1,24838
View on Instagram |
4/7
@marquis_clarke
@marquis_clarke
•
Follow
#ad #RubbermaidAmbassador Resetting my tween’s bathroom didn’t require a full makeover… just smarter swaps 👏🏻 I found these Rubbermaid bathroom essentials at @Walmart while doing a late-night scroll (because that’s when moms get things DONE 😅), and I love how they instantly made her space more organized and functional. The Rubbermaid Mesh Pockets Shower Liner has been a game changer for keeping everything organized and the Rubbermaid Instamat™ Tub Mat gives me peace of mind with its non-slip design + easy hang-to-dry feature. Both are BPA-free, kid-friendly, and designed to stay fresh longer—which means less work for me 💛 Small changes can make a BIG difference. #WalmartFinds #MomLifeSimplified #BathroomReset
4 days ago
1,34867
View on Instagram |
5/7
@marquis_clarke
@marquis_clarke
•
Follow
🕶️Goodbye lesson plans, hello sun tans! End of the year teacher gift idea! COMMENT “shop” for the links.💗 Such a cute and easy little gift idea for teachers heading into summer break 💛 I paired sunscreen with a beach towel and added the cutest printable tags for a fun end-of-year surprise! Simple gifts always end up being my favorite🎀✨ #TeacherGiftIdea #TeacherAppreciation #EndOfSchoolYear #DIYGiftIdea #SummerGift / https://liketk.it/6cG5a
5 days ago
1,26286
View on Instagram |
6/7
Being their mom is my greatest privilege 💕 — through the chaos, laughter, exhaustion and pure joy.

Watching these two grow 💐 while growing alongside them has been the sweetest gift.

So grateful for every little thing🤍

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. You are seen, appreciated, and doing better than you think 🌷

#MothersDay #BoyMom #GirlMom #MomLife #BlessedMama
Being their mom is my greatest privilege 💕 — through the chaos, laughter, exhaustion and pure joy.

Watching these two grow 💐 while growing alongside them has been the sweetest gift.

So grateful for every little thing🤍

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. You are seen, appreciated, and doing better than you think 🌷

#MothersDay #BoyMom #GirlMom #MomLife #BlessedMama
@marquis_clarke
@marquis_clarke
•
Follow
Being their mom is my greatest privilege 💕 — through the chaos, laughter, exhaustion and pure joy. Watching these two grow 💐 while growing alongside them has been the sweetest gift. So grateful for every little thing🤍 
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. You are seen, appreciated, and doing better than you think 🌷 #MothersDay #BoyMom #GirlMom #MomLife #BlessedMama
6 days ago
1,26643
View on Instagram |
7/7

  • About
  • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Collaborate

COPYRIGHT© 2020 Simply Clarke Site by Simply Clarke