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NJ Renie is a homemaker, beekeeper, and writer. He is a child of the back-to-the-land movement and lives in the Big City with his wife and daughter.

books and music

Book Review: It’s a Jungle Out There! 52 Nature Adventures for City Kids

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The following post is by contributor NJ Renie. As parents, we hope our children will be just like us. Or at least like the better parts of us. I’m a country guy, but I love parenting in the big city.  My daughter has opportunities that I couldn’t have imagined when I was a kid, they’re [...]

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holidays & celebrations

Your Free, Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts

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The following is by contributor NJ Renie. Once again Father’s Day has crept up on you. Sure, the father in your life deserves the best, but you have no money, no time to shop, and let’s face it the truth is that he’ll still be Dad whether you give him a tie or not! Have no [...]

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parenting

One-to-One Bonding in the Land of the Working Parents

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The following is by one of our new contributors, NJ Renie. Welcome to Simple Kids, NJ! Most of the best workers are also deft managers of their schedules. Employers love those of us capable of staying on task and committed to the priorities of the company. Of course, often those same work habits start to [...]

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play learn explore

Wild About Insects! The Care and Keeping of Junior Entomologists

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The following is a guest post by NJ Renie.   NJ is an entomologist, beekeeper, and a writer. He is also my brother.  I’m thrilled to be able to share his wisdom on insects and young entomologists with all of you. Enjoy! ~ Kara One area of the natural world which attracts almost universal interest [...]

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