2012

A high chair for Amelia (my thrift haul)

by Kara

One of my Mother’s Day treats over the weekend was time by myself at the thrift store. Wonderful! (And, does my husband know me well, or what?) I picked up some more frames for my growing family gallery and I also came across a treasure: a high chair! We’ve been using a simple plastic travel [...]

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holidays & celebrations

Lucy’s fourth birthday (want, need, wear, read)

by Kara

My Lucy turned four years old over the weekend. Four! An age that seems to be so big and yet still so very little at the same time (which is probably one of those statements that only a parent or a grandparent can understand). I did it again. I blinked. I blinked and this teeny, [...]

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showcase

Weekend links and Happy Mother’s Day!

by Kara

When to Step Back, When to Step In ::: Mommy Coddle FREE Mother’s Day Story ::: Sparkle Stories The road to simplicity is marked by complexity. But it is still worth it. ::: Simple Mom 9 Essential Skills Kids Should Learn ::: Zen Habits (hat tip to Let’s Explore) Kids Sharing a Bedroom: Pros and [...]

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food and nutrition

Cooking with the kids: cinnamon rolls on a Saturday morning

by Kara

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. Last Saturday morning my daughter Jillian and I found ourselves awake before the rest of the family. Normally when I am awake early on a weekend morning it is because of the youngest member of our family, so it was nice for my oldest child and I [...]

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play learn explore

8 Ways to help your children respect other cultures

by Catherine

The following post is by contributor Catherine Way of Adventures With Kids. What is your child’s favourite food? One of my son’s favourite things to eat is Vegemite toast. What sports do your children like to play or watch on TV? My sons love to play footy in the backyard and watch the AFL (Australian [...]

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