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Christen Babb is founder of NurtureBaby, a website dedicated to inform, inspire, and encourage busy parents to make wholesome homemade baby food.

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

by Christen

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

by Christen

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

by Christen

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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New Years Resolutions Though the Eyes of a Child

by Christen

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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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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