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October is Fire Safety Month

by Kara
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The following post was written by editor Kara Fleck. October is National Fire Safety Month.  This is the perfect time to start getting into the habit of a monthly home fire drill or to polish up your existing procedure, if your family already has one in place. On a regular basis, the kids and I [...]

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Staying Connected with Far Away Family

by Catherine
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The following post is by contributor Catherine Way. I live in Darwin in North Australia.  My in-laws live around the corner from us.  My parents live in Canberra, in the south of Australia. My sister lives in Singapore.  My sister- and brother-in-law live in California, USA.  In today’s society, this is a common arrangement. Many [...]

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A Personal Challenge: Savor Autumn

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The following is by editor Kara Fleck. It originally appeared October 2010.  I’d love to know: what are your personal challenges this Autumn?  How will you slow down and savor the season? Over the summer I gave myself a personal challenge:  to be like the sun.  Slowing down the pace changed the rest of our [...]

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The Simple Life (and a giveaway, too!)

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The following is a guest post by Donna Ashton of The Parenting Studio.  Be sure to read to the end for a special giveaway.  This giveaway is now closed and the winner will be announced soon.  Thank you! In this hustle bustle world of instant everything, is there any wonder we are craving a simpler, [...]

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I’m Back and a Few Thank You’s

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The following is by Simple Kids editor Kara Fleck. Hello friends! While I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment of life with baby Mia these early weeks, I have to say that it is nice to slowly be getting back to some normal activities, including blogging.  I have missed you guys! Thank You Thank you to [...]

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