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Megan spends her days with dirt under her nails, paint on her shirt, and laughter in her ears, and she wouldn't have it any other way. At Simple Kids, she encourages parents along the path of “uncomplicated parenting in a complex world," and she writes about faith, mothering, and natural living at SortaCrunchy. Read her full bio here.

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In just a few days, February 14th will turn on our calendars once again.  In many parts of the world, this means it’s time to think about celebrating Valentine’s Day.
I realize there are quite a few people staunchly opposed to this “Hallmark holiday.”  It seems to have been created exclusively by retailers looking to profit [...]

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I’m currently flying internationally with my family, so you’ll be treated to a few guest posts this next week, along with the usual Wednesday columnist. First up is my friend Megan from Sorta Crunchy. Enjoy!
There are days when this parenting gig is the best one on the planet. Giggles come easily, hugs are [...]

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As the last days of 2009 tick off of the calendar, many people are drawn to introspection and reflection. For parents, these last days of the year offer space to sit down and intentionally consider how you are working to become the parent you want to be for your children.
If you have a few [...]

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Those of you who have been following along with the 12 Weeks to a Peaceful Christmas series probably began your Christmas shopping weeks ago. For others, these final days of November (especially Black Friday here in the United States) are when the inertia and adrenaline of the holiday shopping season kick into high-gear.
As I planned [...]

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10 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas for Kids

by Megan on October 21, 2009

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This morning, our four year old daughter told me, “I don’t want a bunch of things for Christmas. I just want one thing: a pogo stick.”
I paused to reflect on how delightfully easy it is to choose Christmas presents for little ones. We are constantly cutting back on the number of toys and [...]

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photo by CharlotteSpeaks
September brings a birthday celebration in our home. Our younger daughter turned two this month, so I have had birthday parties on my mind. As I purged the toys in our playroom before her birthday arrived, I thought about how quickly we accumulate stuff.
Thinking about all that stuff reminded me of [...]

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The following is written by kids columnist Megan of Simple Kids.
Today is a big day for our family: my older daughter is starting school. This isn’t the first major life change we have weathered as a family. Nearly two years ago, we added a baby sister. Then, as now, [...]

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