I received the most gorgeous picture book in the mail the other day courtesy of Jumbo Minds' Science. It's called ABCs of Earth Science and is part of the larger ABCs of Science series. The thing I really loved about the book was that it appealed to all three of my kids, ages 7, 5 and nearly 2. The vibrant pictures drew in everybody, my youngest really liked the ABCs and my bigger kids were really into learning new science terms they'd never heard before. A little about the author- A.C. … [Read more...]
Friday Find: Pro Camera Lenses for Your Phone!
Have you guys seen the rad little lenses made from Photojojo for your smartphone? The company sent me a set around Christmas and they've been sitting on my desk beckoning me to come play with them ever since. Then I saw that the lenses are currently on sale and realized now was the time to get to using them and sharing with you, so you could grab your own at a discount. When I finally did pick them up, I couldn't put them down! Pictured up top is probably the most fun of the three in the … [Read more...]
10 Brilliant Indoor Play Ideas Using a Beach Ball
I was reading one of my favorite MPMK posts the other day, How to Maintain Your Zen When the Kids Have Lost Their Ever-Loving Minds, and I was reminded of how much we used to play with beach balls in the house when the kids were younger. It was such a simple way to keep the kids active and happy when we were stuck indoors - plus it was super inexpensive and easy to set up (two of my favorite qualities in a kids' activity). Back in the day, this one was right up there with our Life-Sized … [Read more...]
STEM at Home: A Food Science Activity
Who's up for a super simple STEM activity you can do at home with the kids this week? (I see all you moms with kids home for winter break like mine waving their hands!) The other day I walked into my mom friend's kitchen and found the top of a pineapple sitting in a jar of water. I thought it was odd so I immediately quizzed her about it and she politely told little-ol-woefully-uninformed-me that if you plant the top of a pineapple, it will sprout. What?! I was still digesting this info. a … [Read more...]
Friday Finds: Fleece & Flannel to Keep the Kiddos Warm
This time of year I love finding ways to keep my kids warm and cozy all day (and night) and recently there have been so many finds at great prices! Today's Friday Finds is a roundup of the extra warm leggings, dresses, and even sheets my friends and I are loving for our littles right now. Target has these footless fleece lined leggings that do a great job of keeping my 5-year-old warm in her dresses throughout winter. Our favorites include basics like heather grey and black plus the … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Favorites
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, are you ready? If, like me, you've just realized that you still haven't gotten together class valentines or the treat you're signed up to bring to the class party- don't fret. We're here to help with some of our best Valentine printables, recipes and DIYs. Ready? Here we go... Books Check out our post on LOVE-ly Valentine Reads. The two books pictured above are still some of my kiddos' absolute favorites. And if you're looking for a brand new … [Read more...]
Friday Find: “Screenagers” Documentary
The "Screenagers" documentary poster on a wall outside the theater at Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, California, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle Have you guys seen the preview for this new documentary? It looks amazing (and also a little terrifying). As a mom who started having kids at almost exactly the same time that the smartphone was born, the issue of kids and screens is one that I think about A LOT. I agree whole-heartedly with the … [Read more...]
Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa: An Insider’s Guide
All this month we're talking about New Year's Resolutions and today I am SO VERY EXCITED to finally share with you one of the most amazing experiences of my life, which came about from a 12th-hour New Year's resolution- to travel more as a family. This story is actually a little crazy, and more than a little out of character for my Type-A self. Here's how it all started... It was early November last year when three important things happened. First, I came across a very compelling … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: How to Build Resilience with Success Filing
Image Credit: © Suzette – www.suzette.nu | found here | CC by 2.0 While I put a lot of stock in overarching parenting philosophies such as positive parenting and emotional coaching, as a busy mom of three young kids, there is nothing I appreciate more than a seriously tangible parenting tip (or hack, if you will) that I can institute immediately upon reading. Today I've got one for you that I think you'll love. It's really easy to implement and will help your child build what, in my … [Read more...]
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