The Friday Five: 5 ways the bunny and I are keeping Easter simple

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Easter is around the corner and, as you know, I'm trying to simplify things, including taking the holidays down a notch. Easter is going to look a little different at our house this year as I make good on my promise to simplify things for my … [Continue reading]

8 Simple tickle games to play with your kids

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The following is a guest post written by Heather Gaither of The Incredible Infant "You know this ends, right?” That’s what an older friend said to me recently. I was giving my 2nd, Elena, a quick tickle at our homeschool group. That … [Continue reading]

Stained glass inspired art project

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The calendar says that it is Spring, but the view outside my window tells a much different story.  It looks like winter had one more good-bye for us, after all. The prospect of (yet another) winter storm when the kids and I are craving spring … [Continue reading]

Weekend links

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Pretend Play Vets Office with Free Printable ::: Mess for Less Little Free Libraries:  Using Books to Build Communities ::: Jump into a Book DIY Wetbag Tutorial ::: Simple Homemade I Never ... Parenting Version ::: Seasons of Joy Creating a … [Continue reading]

Rhythm in Action: Real Family Routines for Morning, Mealtime, and Evenings

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Tax Season is upon us here at the Simple Kids household, which means I don't have a lot of writing time on my hands these days. As Amelia was watching out the window at the garbage truck yesterday (Trash day is a favorite part of our weekly routine) … [Continue reading]