2010

Organization & Productivity

The Hottest Posts of 2010

by Aimee
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It’s been an exciting eleven months of blogging in 2010; remember, Simple Bites has yet to celebrate a one year anniversary, as we only launched last February! I’ve really appreciated the warm response from readers and the enthusiastic feedback on everything from canning to menu planning. That you’ve embraced this newcomer has been a huge [...]

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Nourishment

Common Sense Seasonal Eating for the New Year (Winter Vegetable Soup)

by Shannon
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Written by Shannon of Nourishing Days So I wrote a big ol’ article about every nutrient you should eat during the winter to maintain optimum health. First I mentioned foods to cut out (like I did in the spring) and then I went on and on about enzymes and cod liver oil and fat-soluble vitamins. [...]

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Entertaining & Holidays

8 Fun & Simple Ways to Entertain on New Year’s Eve

by Aimee
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A New Year’s Eve celebration at home was always my preferred party mode and now that we have little ones, it’s an even more attractive way to ring in the New Year. No hefty babysitter fee, no cover charge, no late-night winter driving, just a good time in the comforts of our own home. Of [...]

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Holidays

Merry Christmas from Simple Bites (vlog)

by Aimee
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To all my wonderful readers, near and far, young and old — Happy Holidays! Today will be spent at mostly home, preparing for Christmas dinner tomorrow, playing in the snow, and wrapping up the last few presents. If we’re lucky, we’ll all get a nap in before we head to the evening service. Then it’s [...]

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Entertaining & Holidays

Three Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Brunch (Recipe: Cran-Raspberry Smoothie)

by Cheri
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Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity Brunch is one of my favorite meals. Why? Probably because most mornings we don’t have time to make a big fuss over breakfast.  The times we do make the effort and linger over breakfast or stretch it into brunch, it automatically feels special and the food somehow just tastes [...]

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