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An Uncomplicated Holiday: Resisting the Rush

by Megan
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The following post is by Megan Tietz and originally appeared in December 2009. With just a little less than two weeks until Christmas, I thought her words would serve as a good, gentle reminder to keep the holidays simple for our kids and for ourselves. Enjoy! – Kara With just ten days left until Christmas [...]

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December 11th: Gift Guide Showcase

by Megan

Photo by Zecheriah Judy I am experiencing lots of technical difficulties this week – perhaps my internet connection finds it difficult to move quickly in the winter in the same way that I do? This week’s Showcase will be short and sweet.  Though the most organized amongst have surely completed gift shopping, I know there [...]

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parenting

An Uncomplicated Holiday: Mission Impossible?

by Megan

Photo by kevindooley I don’t know about you, but my mailbox and email inbox are both quickly filling up with sale ads, catalogs, and invitations to buy more! more! more! As you know, our mission at Simple Kids is to celebrate, promote, and encourage an uncomplicated approach to raising children.  Though I am a passionate [...]

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October 23rd: Weekend Links

by Megan

Photo by basykes There’s nothing quite like caring for both a sick child and a sick husband to completely derail productivity for the week!  There aren’t any new submissions for the SK Showcase (more details on how and what to submit can be found in the Showcase FAQ), and my reading this week has been [...]

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