Happy New Year guys! Along with making one of our recommended family resolutions and celebrating with these ideas for the kids, I'm also ringing in the new year with a pre-natal massage. (Way to start the year off - am I right?) In case you're also looking to start off on the right foot, I thought I'd provide you with some of our best resources on living happier and healthier in the coming year. In no particular order, here are our top 6 ideas... … [Read more...]
“Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life” Planner Printables Now Available!
It's that time of year again, when we all take a deep breath and vow to make a fresh start. And to help you out, we've got some big, exciting news to share today! When we launched our handbook to leading a more simplified life, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life: The Quick Start Guide. It was a huge success and we've since sold well over 10,000 copies. But I also heard from you guys that you would like some handy-dandy printables to go along with your newly-formed action plans. So last … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways for Families to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Have you noticed we're getting a little jazzed for New Year's Eve around here? This is the first year I've really considered doing something special with the kids and my brain has been nearly exploding with the possibilities. Today we're sharing our top 10 ideas from around the web for spending the night celebrating as a family. Ready? Here we go... 1) Make Countdown Bags to Be Opened Each Hour We Love the look of these bags from The Idea Room. Unfortuantely, there doesn't seem to be an … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2014: Stocking Stuffers for Every Kind of Kid
Not to freak you out or anything, but we're under the 2 week mark until Christmas. Have you finished up your shopping yet? Most years stocking stuffers are one of the last things I get around to buying because I'm never quite sure what to get. I want items that are inexpensive but will still lead to engaged, quality play - not junk that will liter my house. This time around, though, I find myself with the opposite problem - I've found too many great options. While I struggle to narrow down … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2015: Top Picks for Family Game Night
Having a regular family game night is a great tradition to strengthen the family unit. Not only does it ensure time for connecting with each other, it also gets your kids in the habit of communicating with you - something that will pay-off big time when they're older. Plus, with the right game, it can be really fun! Just as valuable as popular family games, are games that kids will happily play alone or with a sibling so that you can get stuff done! Below you'll find a selection of games … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2015: Top Picks for Babies & Young Toddlers
Welcome to the famous MPMK Gift Guides and congrats on finding the most comprehensive and easy-to-use kids' gift guide on the internet! (If you're not familiar with our famous lists, learn all about them here)... Babies and young toddlers can be especially tough to shop for - it's not like we can just ask them what they want. Plus, kids develop differently and at different rates at this age. Your best bet is to go for the tried-and-true toys that aim to build hand-eye coordination and … [Read more...]
The Forever Home Project: Dining Room Update & $250 Giveaway
Along with buying gifts and getting the holidays cards done and out the door, a big part of this season is getting your home spruced up and looking it's best - especially if you'll be hosting Christmas dinner. I've been working on just that around here lately. Along with hanging the garland and putting out some poinsettias, I've also turned my attention to the spot where our guests will be feasting; the dining room. I showed you our new table, chairs, and hutches in my last Forever Home … [Read more...]
Gift Guide 2013: Best in Blocks and Construction Toys
Building and construction toys, blocks in particular, are my absolute favorites for both my son AND my daughter. They are the ultimate open-ended creativity toy and I love that my children play with them for huge chunks of time, all while developing math, problem-solving, and spatial thinking skills. Just like our "Best Toys for Active Play Indoors and Out" Gift Guide, this guide is also a two-in-one. First up are our very favorite sets for open-ended building and construction-themed dramatic … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Handmade Learning Toys (Plus 20% Off)
Happy Cyber Monday friends. While you're online shopping the sales today, we wanted to make sure you don't forget about all the great handmade learning toys readily available to parents at the tap of a keystroke. And good news! One of our favorite purveyors of just these types of toys, and also our newest sponsor, is generously offering up a discount to MPMK readers. … [Read more...]
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