books and music

Inspiring Readers in a Digital Age

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The following post is by contributor Emily Carter of The Pilot’s Wife. We live in a world that is changing constantly.  It seems I am just getting the hang of the latest technology when something newer and shinier comes along. Even my toddler has technology skills that astound me. I have trouble imagining the digital [...]

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food and nutrition

Your Local CSA: 3 Reasons You Should Join

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Simple Kids contributor Emily Carter is filling in today over at Simple Mom while Tsh is on maternity leave. This spring our family decided to try something we have never done, or even heard of before. We joined a local CSA. What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Basically, that means you [...]

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Stress Free Flying with Infants and Toddlers

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The following was written by contributor Emily Carter of The Pilot’s Wife. Just the thought of baggage checks, long security lines, TSA regulations, and cramped airplanes has the potential to leave a person in search of a Xanax.  And that’s when you brave the airport alone, much less with babies and small children in tow. [...]

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books and music

Book Review: Bean Appetit Hip and Healthy Ways to Have Fun With Food

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Some of my favorite memories as a child involve whipping up something in the kitchen with my grandmothers or mother.  And although I’m no chef, I look forward to spending quality time cooking with my son, as well.  So when I was asked to review Bean Appetit: hip and healthy ways to have fun with [...]

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Book Review: Hug by Jez Alborough

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Even though I usually share books for elementary age children, today I’m going to share a favorite around my house right now.  My son is 16 months old, and just adores the book Hug by Jez Alborough.  And I have to say, I adore it as well! Photo by Amazon

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