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We’re Hiring – Could You Be Our Next Contributor?

January 23 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

MPMK turned 7-years-old this month guys, I can hardly believe it! And as the blog has grown, so too have my kids and the kids of my contributors... which means, I'm on the lookout for some new contributors to cover the baby beat. If you have a baby, or are expecting a baby, and have experience with writing and photography, I'd love to hear from you! We're looking for writers to cover the daily aspects of life with a baby, baby product reviews and, hey, if you can take a pretty picture … [Read more...]

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New Year’s Resolution: Better Meal Planning – Finally

January 2 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

When it comes to getting meals on the table, are you tired of: scrambling to make something decent out of what’s in your fridge resorting to compromise or convenience foods because you’re short on time battling weight gain and feeling discouraged that the family isn’t eating better wasting money on restaurants, food that goes bad, and too many last-minute grocery runs and feeling like cooking is a burden instead of a joy? I totally get it, because I’ve struggled with those … [Read more...]

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MPMK Gift Guide: 50+ Toys that are $20 or Less!

December 22 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

This could be one of the most useful pages you've come across on the internet for Christmas and the rest of the year in a long while! Once your kids are a certain age, you find yourself spending a good number of your weekends at other kids' birthday parties... and that can get expensive! Wouldn't it be great to have on hand a list of toys that the birthday boy or girl will truly love AND will cost you less than $20 a pop? Best Gifts for Babies Under $20 First 100 Words $4.99 (9 months – 3 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: MPMK gift guides, top toys under $20, toy gift guide, toys for less than $20

Winter Thriving: A Parent’s Guide to the Holiday Season

December 19 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Christmas is almost here guys, followed closely by New Year's Eve and all of the resolutions that come with it. Here today to help us out with the overwhelm that can often come with both are my favorite nutritionists from my favorite detox program,  They're going to be sharing their fail-proof 5-step plan to winter thriving for the whole family. Before we get to that though, make sure you take a second to check out their revolutionary Prescribe 20 program which is 20 days just for feeling … [Read more...]

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Mindful Diapering is a Thing – Here’s How to Do It Right

December 13 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Image Credit: © Kristin Sloan | December 07, 2016 at 07:13PM | CC by 2.0 Mindfulness is everywhere these days, so it's really no surprise that it's even made its way to the changing table. But this isn't just a fad. It's a real way to use an interaction that happens multiple times a day to bond with your baby and to learn how he is communicating with you; his moods movements, expressions and - most importantly - his cues. Because every parent knows the more tuned in you are to your baby's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: #huggiescouncil, mindful diapering

4 Christmas-Saving Drug Store Hacks You Gotta See

December 11 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

This time of year is capital B, busy! With class parties, teacher gifts, Santa, stockings, white elephant parties and more going on, something is almost bound to fall off your radar until the eleventh hour. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Whether you're scrambling to fill the stocking or find the perfect last-minute teacher gift on a budget, we've teamed up with our newest sponsor, CVS, to bring you 4 Christmas-saving drug store hacks. They're all cute, clever and look like you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: Playtime Tagged With: cheap stocking stuffers, stock stuffers on a budget, stocking stuff ideas

MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse: Top Games for Playing Alone

December 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Best single player logic games - Love these detailed gift guides! Especially this one that actually allows me to get stuff done!

Did you know that within each of the 15 MPMK 2017 Gift Guides, there are several mini-gift guides? Actually, let me back up a second and say how much I've enjoyed all the comments I've already been getting from all of you on this year's guides. For example: These are awesome! I've waited to make Christmas lists until they came out- and now I"ve shared with all my friends. The past two years I've used them and the gifts are ALWAYS a hit! -Ellen and this one's another … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: best learning toys, Best quiet time toys, best single player toys, Kids gift guides, kids toy gift guides, MPMK gift guides, single player games, top learning toys, top quiet time toys

Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life: 9 Ways to Spend Less Time Doing Laundry

November 29 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Doing laundry can seem like an endless chore, especially in large households with multiple kids. According to the most recent American Time Use Study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend two hours a week doing laundry. Here are 9 ways to get the chore done faster so you can spend more time with your family.   #1 - Delegate Make laundry a shared responsibility. Teach teens how to use the washer and dryer.   Get the free laundry cheat sheet here! Create a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cleaning House, Printables, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: How to get organized, kids and laundry, laundry symbol, POYEL

Found: The Best Black Friday Deals on Everything!

November 23 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

As promised, stayed up until the crack of dawn this morning (roughly 4:30am) to send you all the best Black Friday deals. Not gonna lie, I treated myself to a robot vacuum in the wee hours of the morning. But enough of me, let's get to the list... be sure you read all the way to the bottom- I've packed a ton of great deals in here for the whole family!   For Baby High-End Strollers & Car Seats - Up to 35% Off Included BOB, Britax and more! For the Home   Hot Gift … [Read more...]

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