Winter has its own appeal - the chance of snow, the hibernation - but I don't know a single soul (save for my ski-crazy nephews) that longs for it to stick around after a few months. Once we get a hint of spring, people are all in. I bought primroses that then got covered in a few inches of snow, I'm eyeing my daffodil shoots daily, and I'm even getting an itch to start planning my garden...all signs that spring is near! We have a few wonderful picture books we like to mark … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Chia Seed Recipes Your Family Needs to Try
There's a day for everything and today is, you guessed it, National Chia Seed Day. I’m sure you know that chia seeds are all the rage amongst super foods, and for good reason. They are a great source of omega3s, fiber, and antioxidants. But the very best thing about chia seeds? They're one of the few superfoods that are actually really easy to get kids to eat! Just use one of the kid-tested recipes below... #1 - Happy Green Smoothie Ingredients: a handful of … [Read more...]
Save Your Spring Sale
It's officially spring and that can only mean two things. First, it's also officially spring cleaning time. Second (and decidedly more fun), Spring Break is coming! Whether the idea of cleaning, sprucing and organizing fills you with glee or with dread - I've got an awesome offering today to help you get it done quickly AND to enjoy all the extra free time with the kids. We're offering a limited time, "Save Your Spring" Bundle on our most popular PDF products. The deal will not … [Read more...]
#FridayFamilyFavs: Easter & Spring Finds
It's mid-March, which means Easter and spring are just around the corner! Here are some of our families favorite finds for both... For the Easter Basket I'm a sucker for anything rainbow and adding books to my kiddos' Easter basket is always a big YES in my book. I actually gave this Roald Dahl collection to my 8-year-old son for Christmas and he absolutely tore through it, having read almost all of the books already. My 6-year-old daughter also started with Matilda and has been … [Read more...]
Getting Ready for Spring: Make a Family Game Basket
When I think of spring I think of two things: spring cleaning and spring showers. So right now seems like a great time to do some organizing and pull together a family game basket for rainy afternoons. Said basket would also come in handy for Family Game Night - a tradition I'd love to get started around here now that the kids are getting old enough to enjoy the fun. We already have a few favorite games of our own but I'm always on the lookout for more to keep all the kids interested as they … [Read more...]
Read Across America Day in Honor of Dr. Seuss
*photo via love Taza. No one believed in this message more than the magical Dr. Seuss. In his honor, the National Education Association is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Read Across America Day, a reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. Visit the NEA website for details and resources. And for more great ideas on how to celebrate, check out the following sites: The official Dr. Seuss website. A round up of … [Read more...]
#FridayFamilyFavs: A Newbery Award Winner My 2nd Grader Loves
I've got a very short and sweet #FridayFamilyFavs for you today... Just two things we are currently loving around here. #1 Elementary Reading - From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler My son picked up a copy of the Newbery Medal winner, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, at our public library a few weeks ago and absolutely flew through it! From the Amazon Editorial Review... After reading this book, I guarantee that you will never visit the … [Read more...]
My Favorite Way to Teach My Kids to Give Back
The holiday season is always a time my friends and I start reflecting on ways we can get our kids involved in giving back. I'm not gonna lie, it's been a real struggle in the past to come up with ideas that even our kindergarten aged kids could get it on. This time, though, I think we nailed it. I wanted to share it with you today because, while giving is top of mind for a lot of us in December, it can often fall back to the bottom of the list again by February. But philanthropy is … [Read more...]
#FridayFamilyFinds: Valentine Picks
It's been a while since I've debuted a new feature here on MPMK, so I'm excited to announce #FridayFamilyFinds. I regularly find things I want to share with you guys while going about my daily life... a favorite shampoo, a really cool toy, and - always - a good book for you or your kids. A few Fridays a month I'm gonna shop my house, take some pretty pics, and share these favorites here and on instagram with the hashtag #FridayFamilyFinds. Today, I'm starting with a Valentine theme. Ready? … [Read more...]
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