Building a bird feeder and more Earth Day activities from PBS Kids

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Please note we were given a screener of Curious George Swings into Spring to review and some of the materials for the Earth Day crafts from PBS Kids.  I was not paid for this post and all opinions expressed are my own.  Thanks! To celebrate … [Continue reading]

Weekend links and some Earth Day activities from PBS Kids

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Parenting Four Kids:  What I've Learned So Far ::: Mama Smiles  I could relate to nearly every single one! Spring Audio Books for Kids ::: Let's Explore Parenting a Boy, Not a Herd ::: Shaun Groves for Simple Mom Signs of Mommy Burn Out and … [Continue reading]

The Importance of Downtime

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The following originally appeared in July of 2011.  It seems fitting during this busy season of life to post it again as a reminder to take downtime where we can get it.  Best wishes, Kara. The importance of downtime has been on my mind quite a … [Continue reading]

Living guilt free through the messy seasons of life by embracing the 80/20 rule

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A few years ago, when I shared here on the blog that I was feeling overwhelmed by pregnancy, life with small children, and trying to get through the solo parenting season at our house that is income tax time, a kind reader gently reminded me of the … [Continue reading]

Weekend Links

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Capturing Your Kids, a photography series ::: Angie Warren for Simple Mom Be Nice to Moms at the Grocery Store ::: Parenting Wild Things Can Children's Picture Books Be Effective Parenting Tools ::: Meme Tales The Joys of Watching Your Child … [Continue reading]