Preschool Bundle of the Week

by on April 4, 2013
in books and music · 4 Comments

BundleoftheWeek.com, 5 eBooks for $7.40!
Hello, friends!  I apologize that the crickets have been chirping here at Simple Kids. We are in the middle of a super busy season of life at our house, so my online time is pretty limited.

Actually, the break from the computer has been kind of nice, I just wish the circumstances involved something like rest and relaxation on a beach somewhere sunny and not the fact that it is tax season and I’m doing quite a bit of solo parenting these days.

I did want to hop on the computer quickly though, and let you know about this week’s bundle of the week ebook sale, which includes 5 ebooks on preschool activities.

Note:  I am an affiliate for Bundle of the Week.

This week’s bundle includes a collection of ebooks jam packed full of activities for preschool and beyond!

You’ll discover books to read together, educational activities around your home and strategies for making the most of every learning opportunity. This week only, get all 5 ebooks for just $7.40 (a savings of more than 70%).

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Unplugged Play: sidewalk chalk

by on April 1, 2013
in play learn explore, Unplugged Play · 7 Comments

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After a long winter, the kids and I were thrilled that the Easter Bunny brought a glorious warm and sunny weekend with him.

Spring has been around for a few weeks, at least according to the calendar, but it certainly hasn’t felt like it at our house.  In fact, this time last week we were enduring a snowfall that made March one for the record books.

Hooray for changing seasons! Last weekend was gorgeous and sunny and we, of course, headed outdoors to celebrate!

Jackets were shed, sunglasses were donned, and one of our favorite sunny weather unplugged play toys came out:  the sidewalk chalk.

I bet it is one of your family’s favorite unplugged play toys, too.

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The Friday Five: 5 ways the bunny and I are keeping Easter simple

by on March 29, 2013
in holidays & celebrations · 19 Comments

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Easter is around the corner and, as you know, I’m trying to simplify things, including taking the holidays down a notch.

Easter is going to look a little different at our house this year as I make good on my promise to simplify things for my family.

So, for today’s Friday Five I bring you …

5 Simple and Sweet Easter Ideas

1. A Family Easter Basket – this year, instead of individual baskets, the bunny and I have decided to take a simpler path and have one family Easter basket for all to share.  The kids will have smaller baskets for hunting eggs, but instead of 4 baskets of presents, we’re keeping things simple with one larger basket with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, art supplies, and a few sweet treats for all to share.

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Stained glass inspired art project

by on March 25, 2013
in crafts · 10 Comments

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The calendar says that it is Spring, but the view outside my window tells a much different story.  It looks like winter had one more good-bye for us, after all.

The prospect of (yet another) winter storm when the kids and I are craving spring flowers and sunshine was as good of an excuse as any for a super colorful art project.

I have been wanting to try this stained glass inspired art I’ve seen all over Pinterest (I had a bit of trouble tracking down the original source, but I finally did!  You can see the original post here at the 2Me4Art blog – isn’t Sophie’s piece just lovely? Note in the comments that her project is NOT on wax paper, as so many Pinterest pins suggest, but regular old craft paper.)

I decided we would give faux stained glass art a try and put our own glittery spin on it.

So, on Sunday afternoon when the toddler was asleep, I brought the Sharpie markers and craft paper to the craft table and invited the kids to help me create some “faux” stained glass art for our kitchen door.

It might be snowing again, but that doesn’t mean I have to look at it, ha ha ha!  Here’s to controlling the view, friends!

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Weekend links

by on March 24, 2013
in showcase · 3 Comments

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I recently wrenched my back playing with my four and six year olds, a reminder of each of my 39 years.  I may be 25 at heart, but my spine most certainly is not.  This weekend was originally supposed to be about a mini-conference and some work on our house, but instead has found me in bed with a heating pad and moving very, very slowly.

As the snow is falling (again) here in the Hoosier state, I can’t help but think that maybe having to move slowly isn’t such a bad thing?

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

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