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Five Lessons from a TV-Free Household

by Jaimie

The following is by contributor Jaimie Franchi of Two Chicks and a Hen. When Kara suggested I write about our experience as a TV-free household, I was hesitant. TV time for kids is one of those hot-button issues that can divide mothers or, at the very least, induce guilt in all of us–those with and [...]

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Queen for a Day: and the winner is …

by Kara

And now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for ….. the Queen for a Day 2012 gift basket winner for Simple Kids: The winner is ….. Kelly at Love Well, who described motherhood in six words as, “Why I need coffee and God. “ Congratulations, Kelly! Check your email soon for details from me [...]

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Television free for a whole week – can we do it?

by Kara

The following post is by editor Kara Fleck. This week is Screen-Free week. The purpose of the week is to encourage families to turn off the tv, unplug, and spend the week “free” of the screens in their lives. From the Screen-Free Week website: “Screen-Free Week is a national celebration where children, families, schools, and [...]

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Weekend links

by Kara

The Spring 2012 Bamboo magazine is up Fairy Garden Contest ::: The Magic Onions Lessons for Our Boys ::: Not Just Cute Making and Using Tot Trays with Your Little One ::: Motherhood Your Way Room to build ::: Simple Mom Understanding the Power of Our Words ::: Life As Mom Queen for a Day [...]

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Queen for a Day giveaway 2012

by Kara

Welcome to our second annual Queen for a Day giveaway! I’ve been bursting at the seams to share this with you for weeks now and I’m so glad the day is finally here! Today we’ve got six gift baskets full of treats to celebrate the mom in your life (or maybe the mom you’re going [...]

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