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Simple Fun for Young Green Thumbs: Egg Carton Gardening with Your Kids

by Christen
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Spring is finally upon us after a long, cold winter!  Today at Simple Kids, we are celebrating with a fun,  educational project to inspire you and your little ones to get your hands dirty in the garden – Egg Carton Gardening! First, I have a confession to make. While I love fresh, homegrown vegetables as [...]

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food and nutrition

Cooking with Kids: Irish Flag Stew & Whole Wheat Soda Bread

by Christen
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The following post by contributor Christen Babb and originally appeared in March of 2010. Every parent intuitively knows that the more your child is personally invested in a project, the more likely he is to learn and apply the knowledge gained. One of our many jobs as parents is to foster fun learning experiences that [...]

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food and nutrition

5 Techniques to Inspire Healthy Food Choices in Your Child’s Diet

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The following post is by Christen Babb and originally appeared February 2010. Also, don’t forget about Nicole of Simple Organic’s From Pinterest to Real Life link up.  Have a great weekend, everyone! Many parents struggle to teach their children healthy eating habits, especially in today’s world laden with overly processed, heavily sweetened foods. It used [...]

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holidays & celebrations

New Years Resolutions Though the Eyes of a Child

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The following is by contributor Christen Babb of Nurture Baby. Every child is an artist.  The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.  ~Pablo Picasso Ever miss that childhood wonder, the longing to discover the world around you,  and the desire to just “play”?  I sure do. So, in 2012, I [...]

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food and nutrition

Kid Friendly Meal Using Pumpkin 3-Ways

by Christen
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The following is by contributor Christen Babb.   Pumpkins inspire me. They are truly one of nature’s blank canvasses. Pumpkins are best known for their ability to be carved into a myriad of artistic masterpieces, decorating the doorsteps of homes across America. However, this ever-versatile gourd can also play the starring role in both savory [...]

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