Preparing for a Baby Break

by on July 22, 2011
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The following is by Simple Kids editor Kara Fleck.

Friends, we have reached that time:  Baby Fleck number four will be arriving any day.  So, the time is right for me to take a little blogging break.  I’m looking forward to the downtime, but more than that, I’m looking forward to very soon holding our little girl in my arms.

What You Can Expect

However, don’t worry, you will be left in good hands.  The Simple Kids contributors have some terrific content coming up and I have hand selected some guest posters to write for the site, as well.

There are articles and essays coming up on a variety of topics regarding parenting, kids, and family life that I am sure you will enjoy.

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From Farm to Table: A Summertime Fieldtrip (Plus a Recipe for Georgia Peach Sorbet)

by on July 20, 2011
in food and nutrition · 17 Comments

The following was written by contributor Christen Babb of NurtureBaby and originally appeared on Simple Kids in June of 2011.

It’s official:  Summer is finally upon us! Just as those long, lazy, sun-drenched days bring out the best in many of us, Summertime also gleans some of natures’ most delectable delights. Nothing says Summer like a generous sliver of ice-cold watermelon,  a peach so luscious its juices run down your chin, or a heaping handful of plump, juicy blueberries.

These delicious provisions, and many others currently in season, can be enjoyed beyond the typical grocery store experience.  In fact, Summer lends the perfect time to take your kids on a field trip to a local farm.

I happen to live in Georgia, world renowned for its exquisite peaches. However, each region specializes in a particular variety of fruits and vegetables. A great resource to find farms in your area is Pick Your Own.org. You can search local farms for a particular fruits and vegetables, or even specify locations exercising strict organic farming. Even those living smack-dab-in-the-middle-of-suburbia will find farms no more than a day trip away.

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iVillage PBS Kids Summer Reading Community Challenge: Wrapping Up

by on July 15, 2011
in books and music · 7 Comments

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck.

This Summer, my kids and I have been joining in with iVillage and PBS Kids for their reading program.  We’re wrapping up the Summer Reading Community Challenge.  We’ll be celebrating with a party at our library tomorrow.

However, our Summer reading experience is far from over.  We’ll be continuing the fun, and the book love, for the rest of the summer (and beyond).

Hopefully, the rest of you will be enjoying reading with your kids, too.

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Book Review: 15 Minutes Outside

by on July 13, 2011
in books and music · 7 Comments

The following post is by contributor Emily Carter of The Pilot’s Wife.

We are outdoor people, no question about it. The picture above is my 32 month old picking through a box of worms to help his Grandpa go fishing.

So far this summer we’ve enjoyed hiking, swimming, park playing, hitting up our local farmer’s market, and much more.  Summertime just begs you to get out of doors and revel in all that glorious sunshine, doesn’t it?

I have to admit, though, I sometimes struggle with finding creative ways to get our little family off the couch and into nature. Especially when the temperatures soar above 100 degrees or in the dead of winter when it seems so much more appealing to snuggle up under blankets and watch a movie.

When a friend recommended the book, 15 Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids, I thought that sounded like a book I needed to read.

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My Summer Reading List

by on July 11, 2011
in books and music · 16 Comments

The following post is by Simple Kids editor Kara Fleck.

This summer I’ve been sharing with you some of the children’s books that my kids are reading as part of the iVillage PBS Kids Community Summer Reading Challenge.  I have really liked hearing what books you are enjoying with your kids, too.

I’ve mentioned to you before that I feel like one of the best gifts we can give our children to encourage their literacy is to let them see the adults in their life reading and enjoying books. Today, I thought I would share with you the books that you would have been able to catch me reading so far this summer.
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