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Be Flexible: You will be Blessed!

by Sandy

Today’s guest post comes from my friend, Sandy Coughlin of Reluctant Entertainer. I met this fun mama awhile back at a Blissdom conference (can’t remember which one), and I thought she was all kinds of fun. She’s a treasure. And! Her book, The Reluctant Entertainer, released not too long ago, and today she wants to [...]

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How To Get Your Whole Family On The Same Plate

by Lisa

The following is written by health columnist Lisa Byrne of The Well Grounded Life. Before I became a mom, I swore I wouldn’t become a short order cook at dinnertime. I had memories of my own experience growing up — we simply ate what my mom made for dinner, and I was never consulted as [...]

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

by Katie

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 [...]

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The Family Meal: A Place for Common Ground

by Rae

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 [...]

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Five Steps Toward a Greener Kitchen (Recipe: Happy Planet Cookies)

by Aimee

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Bites editor Aimée Wimbush-Bourque. Environmentally friendly practices are a dime a dozen, but implementing them in the home doesn’t happen overnight. Like any lifestyle change, they are best put into practice gradually; little actions that can be [...]

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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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Real Food on a Real Budget: How to Eat Healthy for Less

by Tsh

This giveaway is now closed. Check back soon for the winners! With farmer’s markets underway, backyard gardens planted, and the warmer weather getting families outside, many of us have clean and healthy eating on our minds. We began discussing In Defense of Food in the Book Club yesterday, and Simple Organic has had some great [...]

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