After holding off as long as I could, I'm officially embracing all things Christmas! I'm talking, the holiday decorations are coming out from storage TODAY people... who's with me?If you'd like a fun find or two to help get you started, you're in luck because I've rounded up a bunch... #1 Peking Handicraft Pillow La La La Llama Printed Pillow $30 Now $18.97Happy Holidays Llama Printed Pillow $30 Now $18.97I'm all about bright and happy this season and these … [Read more...]
The 2018 Top Toy Awards are Here!!
How great would it be to get all of your Christmas shopping done ahead of time this year AND feel confident your kids are going to love their gifts and keep returning to play with them again and again?I've got some HUGE news today friends! Drum roll please...The 2018 Top Toy Awards are Here! The Toy Awards Parents In-the-Know Have Already Viewed Over 7,000,000 Times! I am such a fan of your website and emails! Thanks for working so hard, especially at Christmas … [Read more...]
Mom Hack: I May Never Buy Retail Again!
I know, never say never. But I'm not kidding, I found a new way to shop that is not only SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE than shopping in stores, but also makes me feel a lot better as a citizen of the world.The site/app I'm talking about is called Poshmark and it takes consignment shopping to a whole new level.Psst- If you want to try it, use my code "MPMK" for a free $5 credit.UPDATE: I've also just dipped my toys into becoming a seller, so check out my closet too!So what makes … [Read more...]
MPMK Freebie: Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Planner
After getting our famous Christmas Gift Guides out at the beginning of October this year (woot!), I'm kinda on a "tackling the holidays early" roll. Next up- Thanksgiving. Get Your FREE Thanksgiving Menu Planner Here That's right, last year my partners in crime over at Relish! generously put together this FREE 24 page PDF with absolutely everything you need to pull of a fabulous Thanksgiving, including:A full Thanksgiving menu of mouth-watering recipes A complete … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guides: The 27 Toys Everyone Will Want This Year!
The gift guides are here, the gift guides are here!!How great would it be to feel confident your kids are not only going to love their Christmas gifts, they’ll keep returning to play with them again and again? These are the toys that are actually worth your hard-earned money.These are the Toy Awards that parents in-the-know have already viewed over 7,000,000 Times! Pin it to your favorite gift or toy board or bookmark it (and share it with your mom friends – they’ll … [Read more...]
4 Oatmeal Recipes that Will be Ready When You Wake Up
Oatmeal is a breakfast staple for so many families and it’s not hard to see why. It’s packed with nutrients, customizable and satisfying- perfect for kids and adults alike.Today, we're making it our mission to help you send the family off with a nutritious oatmeal breakfast each and every morning in the quickest ways possible. 1. Traditional Soaked Oatmeal Basic Ingredients:1 cup Quaker Steel Cut Oats 1-2T yogurt/whey/vinegar/lemon juice 1 cup milkMethod:Soak … [Read more...]
Handmade Halloween: Make Spider Sack Decor with the Kids
I'm so excited about this Halloween project, it turned out even better than I'd envisioned. It's the quintessential MPMK project - easy enough for kids of all ages to get in on the action and the finished product is a decidedly stylish take on traditional Halloween decor. And did I mention how inexpensive it is? … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: The Secret to Getting Your Kids to Love Brushing Their Teeth
*This post is sponsored by Colgate, all opinions are 100% our own.Isn’t bedtime the craziest part of a day as a parent?I think one of the things that makes it such a challenge is that there are so many parts of bedtime, from baths to pjs, teeth brushing to tucking in your child (possibly 7 times).There are some things you can skip at bedtime or re-arrange to make it easier and faster. Baths don’t have to be every single night and you could read to your children over breakfast … [Read more...]
Kids’ Responsibility & Money Management Printables Pack
Happy September guys! It's the first week of school for my kids and that means I've got our morning and afternoon routines on the brain.If you're in the same boat, I've got a great deal for you today! For two weeks only I'm offering our readers... 30% off our Kids Responsibility & Money Management Kit Just use the code: BackToSchool What would you say if I told you that my 4 and 5 year old get up, get dressed, and even make breakfast on their own every morning - … [Read more...]