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3 Ways My Family Uses Books to Discuss Race with Our Kids

August 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Discussing race with children can feel overwhelming and even awkward. Yet, we need to have these discussions as we know no person or movement will end racism. We have to do that ourselves. The only real way is to hit it head on with frank and challenging conversations with ourselves and our children, as early even as two years of age. As a White mom of multiracial kids, I’ve learned that the “colorblind” approach, where we act as if we don’t notice race, is actually detrimental to ending … [Read more...]

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The Parenting Super Bundle (aka Your New Parenting Bible)

August 1 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Do you ever ask yourself why it's still such a daily struggle to be the connected and patient parent you want to be? ME TOO. That’s why I am so excited about the e-Course:   I’ve already had a sneak preview, so I’m trying to figure out my favorite part. Is it learning… How to effectively set limits and problem-solve with my children How to recognize, respond to, and validate what my child is feeling How to give my kids what they need while still maintaining … [Read more...]

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19 Incredible Christmas Gift Ideas at the Nordstrom Sale

July 31 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale isn't the first place you think of for shopping for Christmas gifts - being that it starts in July and all. But it's a well-kept secret is that it's a major money saver to shop the sale for Christmas gifts - there are so many great finds for everyone on your list! To help you find the best stuff fast (cause I know you need fast), I've rounded up all my favorite ideas below. Grab a few before the sale ends on August 6th - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mom Health, Beauty & Style, Uncategorized Tagged With: #Nsale, best gifts from the Nordstrom anniversary sale, nordstrom anniversary sale

5 Steps to Taking Your Kids to Do Fun Stuff (Without Losing Your Mind)

July 27 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

5 Things every parent should know before taking their kids on fun adventures.

You always knew you’d be the parents to take the kids on adventures, explore the world with them, and discover new and wonderful things together. But then life happened, and sometimes just getting out the door with kids can seem like an insurmountable task. Fear not, parents. Your kids can enjoy concerts, sporting events, and festivals with you—and it can even be fun. The only thing standing between you and a day of learning and memory-making is some creativity and a little planning. Let … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: parenting styles, taking kids to busy places, vacation with kids

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Photos from the Dressing Room

July 25 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

My favorite finds for modern, minimalist moms at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

You guys have had such an enthusiastic response to my Nordstrom Sale coverage this year that I decided to take it one step further and give you pics of some of the pieces as I try them on. Of course, at this point in the sale it's often notoriously difficult to find exactly what you're looking for in store but I did my best! For a full look at all of my favorites, don't forget to check out these three roundup posts: The Ultimate Minimalist Mom Capsule Wardrobe Back-to-School Deals … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mom Health, Beauty & Style Tagged With: #Nsale, Mom capsule wardrobe, mom wardrobe, nordstrom anniversary sale

#NSale: Workout Wear (aka The Pieces I Plan to Live In)

July 23 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

The best athleisure wear finds at the Nordstrom Sale!

#1 Socialite Ruched Sleeve Sweatshirt $49, Now $31.90 I absolutely love the ballerina cut of this sweatshirt and at this price, I just wish there were more colors to buy it in! LATE ADDITION: I just tried on this Caslon tie knot sweat shirt in the store and I love it so much guys! It looks equally great with yoga pants and skinny jeans alike!   #2 Nike Gym Zip Hoodie $60, Now $36.98 I bought this at last year's sale and wear it several times a week in the spring, summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mom Health, Beauty & Style Tagged With: #Nsale, athleisure wear, capsule wardrobe, fall capsule wardrobe, Mom capsule wardrobe, nordstrom anniversary ale, the best of the nordstrom anniversary sale, winter capsule wardrobe

Back-to-School Deals at the Nordstrom Sale You Don’t Want to Miss Out On!

July 21 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Best Nordstrom sale finds for back to school shopping - so many great deals!

I'm a little ashamed to admit that it didn't occur to me until last year that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a great time to shop for back to school! That's probably because I don't spend a lot of money on my kids' clothes, so I very rarely shop for them at Nordstrom. This sale is definitely the exception though. This is the one time of year that the deals are so good it makes sense for me to stock up on high quality essentials... For us that means two things: basic pieces where I need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: The Everyday Tagged With: #Nsale, back to school clothes, back to school shopping, back-to-school sales, kids nordstrom sale, nordstrom sale

Modern, Minimalist Mom Capsule Wardrobe – Year 3

July 18 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

The Modern Minimalist Mom Wardrobe - Year 3... Amazing picks for setting up your own fall or winter capsule wardrobe.

My minimalist mom capsule wardrobe was so popular the last two years (and made dressing each day so fun and easy) that I couldn’t help do it again this year. Only a little bigger and even better. Every piece here is a proven winner- that shirt, cardigan, hoodie, and pair of jeans that you'll reach for again and again. The ones that you love to wear and can be worn a millions different ways. These are the items that keep us comfortably chasing the kids all day- cotton, denim, and sneakers- … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Simplify Tagged With: #Nsale, capsule wardrobe, fall capsule wardrobe, Mom capsule wardrobe, nordstrom anniversary ale, the best of the nordstrom anniversary sale, winter capsule wardrobe

3 Simple Hacks for Freeing Up More Time for Summer Fun

July 17 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Summer is supposed to be all about relaxing and finally spending more family time together right? So why are the bags under my eyes bigger than ever and, for the life of me, can I not keep our schedule straight?! Why? Because summer is a bit of a pipe dream. Yes, the weather is great and you don’t have to worry about getting up for school in the morning. But usually you also have a lot less child care and a much less predictable schedule thanks to a different camp or family trip from one week … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: cottonelle #ad, how to save time in summer, summer hacks

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