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

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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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food and nutrition

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

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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 [...]

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parenting

Work and Home: A Balancing Act for Parents Today

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The following post is by contributor Christen Babb of Nurture Baby. For many parents today, financial pressures continue to mount while the economy continues its  lethargic recovery.  Whether you’ve gone back to work full or part-time, away or at home, a paradigm change is created. We’re challenged to balance our families’ changing  schedules and demanding [...]

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