June 2010

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Block Party Giveaway: Joovy Greenie Caboose Ultralight ($250 Value!)

by Tsh

This giveaway is now closed. Check back on July 4 for the winner! Welcome to the Simple Living Media Summer Block Party! We’ve got 20 giveaways across the entire network this week to give you plenty of chances to win! So we’re starting off the Block Party on Simple Mom with a bang, thanks to [...]

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Simplifying Babyhood: Top Items for Baby’s First Year and Beyond

by Stephanie

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Organic contributor Stephanie Langford of Keeper of the Home. Last summer I was blessed with my third baby. It was a truly beautiful time, as I found it so much easier to relax, follow my mothering instincts [...]

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10 Picture Books that Teach Important Life Lessons

by Jamie

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Homeschool editor Jamie Martin of Steady Mom. Often as parents we get consumed by the details of our days–life speeds past while we try to catch up and just keep everyone fed, clothed, and healthy. Sometimes the [...]

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Tips for Quick and Easy Family Meals to Maximize Summer

by Shaina

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Bites contributor Shaina Olmanson of Food for My Family. Summer is officially here, with its days spent building sandcastles at the beach and t-ball games in the evening. Summer has a way of starting out long and [...]

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20 Ways to Add Sweetness to Your Life

by Lisa

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is written by health columnist Lisa Byrne of The Well Grounded Life. Last month I wrote about noisy foods and the impact they have on your body and mind.  As I read through all the comments, I was struck by how many of [...]

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8 Tips for Stress-Free Camping

by Amy

I’m on maternity leave from June 9 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Organic contributor Amy Thompson of Progressive Pioneer. Family camping trips always seem blissful in hindsight, but when you’re piling the station wagon full of coolers, tents, first aid kits, life jackets, and extra water bottles, it can [...]

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How to Potty Train your Infant

by Maya

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Mom contributor Maya Bissineer of Memetales. Since this post is about potty training, I am forced to use the words poop and pee to differentiate between the kinds of body waste. So consider yourself warned before you [...]

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