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Creating Post-Vacation Peace for Your Children

by Megan on July 16, 2010
in kids · 17 Comments

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Kids contributor Megan Tietz of Sorta Crunchy, and it was originally published on July 8, 2009. The summer months offer families a time to get away, enjoy a change in scenery, and breathe some fresh air. Whether [...]

6 Military Mom Tips for Flying Solo

by Eren on July 15, 2010
in relationships · 26 Comments

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is written by Simple Organic contributor Eren Hays San Pedro of Vintage Chica. A few months ago a fellow Navy wife and her children were over for a playdate. While we sat on the patio and watched the kids play in the backyard, [...]

Creating a Kid-Friendly Yard to Promote Outdoor Play

by Mandi on July 14, 2010
in kids · 36 Comments

Written by organizing columnist Mandi Ehman of Organizing Your Way. One of my favorite parts about spring and summer is how much more time my kids are able to spend outside. They argue less, use their imaginations more and sleep better after a long day of playing hard outside. When it comes to our yard, [...]

5 Essential Make-from-Scratch Foods for your Health and Budget

by Katie on July 13, 2010
in food & drink · 68 Comments

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is written by Simple Organic contributor Katie Kimball of Kitchen Stewardship. I never thought I would bake my own bread. After my first passing attempt at homemade whole wheat bread years ago, I got reviews like, “Wow, that’s dense.” I happily submitted to [...]

10 Ideas to Make Money Matter Less

by Maya on July 12, 2010
in green & frugal living · 21 Comments

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is written by green and frugal living columnist Maya Bissineer of Memetales. I saw a lot of people grow up with very little money. Yet they were some of the happiest people I have ever seen. They were fiercely passionate about their careers [...]

3 Simple Outdoor Activities that Encourage Family Fitness

by Kara on July 9, 2010
in kids · 34 Comments

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Kids editor Kara Fleck. In an era where more and more families are getting their exercise from video gaming systems, it is more important than ever to encourage outdoor family fitness. Yes, any exercise – even “plugged [...]

The Family Meal: A Place for Common Ground

by Rae on July 8, 2010
in food & drink · 32 Comments

When I look back on my family memories as both a child and as a parent, some of my fondest recollections revolved around our traditions for the family meal. It was the daily ritual of our family meals that pulled us all into the same orbit at least once a day, all week long. It [...]