2010

parenting

Meet Jaimie Franchi: Our Single Parenting Contributor

by Jaimie
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The following is by contributor Jaimie Franchi of Two Chicks and a Hen. Two years ago, when I was a relatively new stay-at-home mom, I googled “stay at home mom routines.”  I had been working outside of the home since high school. For the first time, upon the birth of my second daughter, my work took [...]

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crafts

Let’s Talk: Homemade Holiday Progress

by Kara
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The following is by editor Kara Fleck. About a month ago, I shared with you guys some of my plans for homemade holidays gifts and what I hoped to get accomplished this year.  I said I would check in with all of you and we could compare notes on our progress. So, how are things [...]

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showcase

Weekend Links

by Kara
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DIY: Bleached Out Tees ::: Design Mom FREE Holiday Treats eBook + Printables ::: Food Your Way Christmas Around the World ::: Simple Homeschool 12 Holidays Tips to Avoid Accidental Poisoning ::: Life As Mom And don’t forget that you  can still enter to win Rae Grant’s books until midnight EST tonight!

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giveaways

Cristina Ashley Designs Gift Certificate Giveaway

by Kara
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Welcome to a Simple Kids weekend giveaway!  This weekend, our giveaway comes from Cristina Ashley Designs. This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you! Cristina’s shop offers personalized necklaces, designer necklaces, bracelets, and more. My favorite are the charm bracelets and the small word leather cuffs.  The “Joys of My Heart” necklaces that you can customize [...]

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books and music

Rae Grant Interview and Books Giveaway

by Kara
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Author Rae Grant is one of the writers I feel lucky to work with as part of the wonderful team of contributors who volunteer their time here at Simple Kids. This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you! Rae Grant also happens to be one of my nine year old daughter Jillian’s favorite authors.  We own [...]

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