October 16th: Simple Kids Showcase and Weekend Links

by Megan on October 16, 2009

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This week’s Showcase comes to us from Mary Beth of My Girls:

Our family’s helper jar is a fun way to engage our kids in the entire process of giving.

From saving to delivering–with shopping and packaging sandwiched in between–we gain much from giving in this small way. We never miss the amount of money that we collect (both times we’ve been surprised at just how much we’ve managed to save). Instead we gain the experience of helping people enjoy something that we often take for granted.


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Join us, won’t you?.  Read more about how to get started here!

Thank you, Mary Beth!  If you would like to see your family featured in the SK Showcase, send your submission via email to me at simplekidsblog at gmail dot com.

The month of October is just bursting with all kinds of inspiring reading!  Here are just a few of the treasures I have come across this week:

Simply Practical

fantastic, practical, real-life parenting advice at Parents Ask (via Mariah of Playful Learning, one of many contributors to this parenting community)

the Happiness Project: Seven Tips If You’re Chronically Late (via Parent Hacks)

Simply Delicious

More Than Burnt Toast: A Recipe for Orchard Apple Salad . . . a taste of autumn
Under the High Chair: Playing with Pumpkin: a worthy recap
Phe/MOM/enon: Homemade Chocolate Hazelnut Spread

Inspired Projects

This Vintage Chica: Make Your Own Spiderweb
ABC and 123: Bats and Spiders
The Crafty Crow: Where the Wild Things Are :: Crafts and Treats ::

Inspired Images

Holy Experience: Slow Down: looking for gold

Inspired Words

A Worthy Life: the very definition of insanity
Clover Lane: What NOT to Regret

May your weekend be full of happiness and health!

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Aimee

Great list of links! I’m happy to be back online after 2 days of computer malfunctions.

Thanks for including my pumpkin post!

Have a wonderful weekend.
.-= Aimee´s last blog ..Playing with Pumpkin: a worthy recap =-.

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Megan

Aimee, I have to restrain myself from linking to you EVERY WEEK – you always have some kind of delicious inspiration!

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Samantha @ Mama Notes

Great idea! And that first picture is so cute!
.-= Samantha @ Mama Notes´s last blog ..7 Fall Activities for Kids =-.

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Megan

It’s true – such a beautiful way to nurture giving and generosity in children.

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Mary Beth Williams

Thanks for the opportunity to be “Showcased” this week, Megan!!

Everyone check out My Girls for the chance to win!
.-= Mary Beth Williams´s last blog ..Look At Me!! =-.

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Megan

Thanks again for sending this, Mary Beth! Showcase is one of my favorite parts of SK!

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