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Kara Fleck is the editor of Simple Kids. She lives in Indiana with her husband Christopher and their four children. You can also find her at Rockin' Granola, where things are "a little bit crunchy and a little bit rock'n'roll."

books and music

Sparkle Stories: And the Winners Are …

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The winners of last weekend’s Sparkle Stories giveaway are: Andrea H “We would love to win a 3 mo subscription. I keep trying to find new, interesting ways to entertain my kids.” Angela “Sparkle Stories are wonderful! We would LOVE to win a subscription!” Congratulations! Congratulations Andrea and Angela!  Check your email for further information [...]

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play learn explore

Shake, Rattle, and Roll (Ages and Stages: Babies)

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The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. Mia is six months old.  Can you believe it?  At this age she is starting to become a bit more self aware, especially as it relates to cause and effect and her own power in this regard.  This means rattles and shakers are a big hit right [...]

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showcase

Weekend Links

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6 Ways to Get a Workout WITH Your Kids ::: Inspired to Action 2012 Newbery, Caldecott Award Winners ::: Jump Into a Book Valentines 2012 ::: Playful Learning Free Valentine’s Day eBook and Printables ::: Motherhood Your Way How to Plan a Snow Picnic ::: Simple Bites My friend Katie’s family is selling Valentines for [...]

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giveaways

Weekend Giveaway: Sparkle Stories

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Today’s weekend giveaway is for one of our new family favorites: Sparkle Stories! If you’re looking for a unique gift for the kids in your life, may I suggest this site? The tales are engaging and fun. A subscription make a unique gift that  doesn’t take up any room in the toy box, kids can [...]

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holidays & celebrations

Simple Valentine’s Day Celebrations

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The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. It originally appeared February 2011. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  I’ve written before about how I believe we should always be telling our kids we love them, and showing them with more than our words, as well. However, I also enjoy that a day has [...]

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