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Quotes for Kid Spaces

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Isn't this play room stunning?  It was featured in the spring edition of Lonny Magazine (and spotted by me at Chic & Cheap Nursery).  My favorite part is the large scale quote on the wall.  You may not be ready to make such a grand statement in your home, but there are lots of other ways to incorporate the written word into kid spaces.  And I just happen to have a whole file of quotes saved up.      For example, I found this free printable over at Making It Lovely a while … [Read more...]

Summertime Fun Here and Around the Web

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I'm over on momtastic today sharing my latest family-friendly finds from around the web.  Check them out here.And this is one of the sweetest ideas I've seen in a while.  Danyelle at dandee recently picked her kids up from their last day of school and surprised them with a party in the park - complete with water balloons and all their friends.  My favorite part is definitely the sign proclaiming "Welcome to Summer".  Be sure to visit dandee for all the details. Also, if you're an MPMK facebook … [Read more...]

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Save vs. Splurge

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  Last week I posted Father's Day ideas that involved giving your husband some great memories with the kids.  But maybe you already had the books I recommended, or just don't have the time to put together one of the handmade gifts that were highlighted, and you're still searching for that perfect item.   Just for you, I've put together a visual road map of options.  Whether you're looking to go on the cheap or go all out, your guy's a techie or a foodie, there's something here for … [Read more...]

More Homemade Fun

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You all seemed to really enjoy the DIY Toys that are Totally Worth the Effort post a few weeks back. So today I've got another collection of DIY toys and games that are so easy to make, even the kids can get in on the fun.  What can I say, I'm a pleaser! (My real life friends are shaking their heads right now - I'm so not.)  Read on for all the goodies. Sock Monkey Puppets at Mom Inc. Daily. Shapes and Colors Memory Game at dandee. Vacation Crafts: Rubber Band Balls at Creative Jewish … [Read more...]

Weekend Look Book – Part 2

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The Weekend Look Book was looking a little bloated, plus I found a few older posts that I forgot to include last week, so you get a two-fer this week.  As always, click on the photo for more info. and be sure to enter our "NOT Bummer Summer" $150 American Girl Giveaway. (Also scroll all the way to the bottom of this post for the best blog giveaway ever!) … [Read more...]

A “Manly” Photo Project for Father’s Day

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I already lamented earlier this week about the hard time I had coming up with a good Father's Day gift last year.  In the end I was successful, read all about it here, but a whole year has gone by and I'm having the same problem.  I always seem to default to a photo gift of some sort.  Maybe it's because my kids are still so young that they change A LOT from year to year and I like to give the hubs mementos of how small they once were.   This year I'm once again going the photo route … [Read more...]

Learning Through Play

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To say I'm not a fan of structured academics for young children would be an understatement (those "teach your baby to read" commercials make me throw up in my mouth a little).  But that doesn't mean I'm not in favor of learning.  Following a child's lead and introducing basic concepts into favorite playtime activities can be a great way to to learn at home.   Over at momtastic today I'm sharing a few ideas on how to do just that.  Check it out here. (And P.S. -  just so you know, C is a … [Read more...]