Advent calendars have become such a HUGE part of Christmas these days – have you noticed? This handy free printable has 24 jokes for kids and an ornament for each day of December leading up to Christmas. Get it by clicking below or filling out the form up top. Get your Free Knock-Knock Jokes Here Our free printable Christmas Joke countdown takes zero effort from me once it’s up and my kids adored it last year. This year, they still can’t get enough puns and knock-knock jokes. Think of it as an … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: My Biggest Birthday Party Success Was Also My Biggest Failure
I finished grad school a month before my youngest’s eighth birthday, so I had extra time (and guilt) on my hands. I was finally going to mother the way I had intended way back when I was pregnant—by doing everything with loving hands at home. This was going to make up for all the hours I’d done homework and only played half-heartedly with my children. I would emerge the Ultimate Queen of Birthday Mayhem. I would teach my children that making things really could be better than buying them. … [Read more...]
My Beauty Favs for Under $20 for Cyber Monday!
Cyber Monday is my favorite time of year to stock up on my go-to beauty items (both for the women in my life and myself!). This year I thought I'd share with you my favorite sale items so you can get in on the goods too. One small note: I've been on a mission this year to conquer both problem pimples and wrinkles. I took a DEEP dive into korean beauty and learned a ton. I'll have a complete post on my full regimen to come, but anything on sale will be mentioned below. The best part? It's … [Read more...]
I’ve Found You the Best Black Friday Deals on ALL THE THINGS
UPDATE: I'm adding new deals to the top of the post for the rest of the day! Just click on the photos for the deals As promised, I've been working throughout the day to find you the very best Black Friday deals around. While there will be a few more coming out tomorrow, most of them are already here!! Not gonna lie, I treated myself to a stick vacuum already (such a great deal!) But enough of me, let's get to the list... be sure you read all the way to the bottom- I've packed a ton … [Read more...]
DIY Thanksgiving Table Poppers w/ Free Printable
There's a lot of work that goes into Thanksgiving. We can all relate to the hours of pie prep and casserole making that happen days before and that turkey's not going to stuff itself. Even with lots for prep, the big day can be filled with setting the table and getting everything just right. The thing that makes all this work even more challenging is that children are off school. And usually they aren't too interested in peeling potatoes for more than 5 minutes. This year, set them … [Read more...]
7 Unique Holiday Finds to Grab While You Can!
After holding off as long as I could, I'm officially embracing all things Christmas! I'm talking, the holiday decorations are coming out from storage TODAY people... who's with me? If you'd like a fun find or two to help get you started, you're in luck because I've rounded up a bunch... #1 Peking Handicraft Pillow La La La Llama Printed Pillow $30 Now $18.97 Happy Holidays Llama Printed Pillow $30 Now $18.97 I'm all about bright and happy this season and these … [Read more...]
Mom Hack: I May Never Buy Retail Again!
I know, never say never. But I'm not kidding, I found a new way to shop that is not only SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE than shopping in stores, but also makes me feel a lot better as a citizen of the world. The site/app I'm talking about is called Poshmark and it takes consignment shopping to a whole new level. Psst- If you want to try it, use my code "MPMK" for a free $5 credit. UPDATE: I've also just dipped my toys into becoming a seller, so check out my closet too! So what makes … [Read more...]
MPMK Freebie: Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal Planner
After getting our famous Christmas Gift Guides out at the beginning of October this year (woot!), I'm kinda on a "tackling the holidays early" roll. Next up- Thanksgiving. Get Your FREE Thanksgiving Menu Planner Here That's right, last year my partners in crime over at Relish! generously put together this FREE 24 page PDF with absolutely everything you need to pull of a fabulous Thanksgiving, including: A full Thanksgiving menu of mouth-watering recipes A complete … [Read more...]
30 Meal Ideas for a 1-year-old
Every once in a while my team and I put together a resource that I am especially proud of- this simple round up is definitely one of those times. As straight-forward sounding as this list is, Kaley has really done an incredible job of rounding up 30 recipes that are as healthy as they are varied and (most-importantly) uber kid-friendly. Reading through Kaley's list I got so excited to try each and every one, and not only for my 1 1/2 year old, but for my 5-year-old and 7-year-old too! I think … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: 7 Tips to on How to Really Talk to Your Kids About Gender Equality
Wow, it's been a rough few months and, if you're like me, current events have brought up a lot of questions on how to talk to my kids about all kinds of stuff. Today, our contributor, Lara, is here sharing her thoughts on how to address the topic of gender equality. I feel teaching gender equality is essential, even though (and maybe especially because) I have boys, not girls. Yet, I’m historically awkward when it comes to large and important discussions on character development. However, … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guides: The 23 Toys Everyone Will Want This Year!
The gift guides are here, the gift guides are here!! How great would it be to feel confident your kids are not only going to love their Christmas gifts, they’ll keep returning to play with them again and again? These are the toys that are actually worth your hard-earned money. These are the Toy Awards that parents in-the-know have already viewed over 7,000,000 Times! Pin it to your favorite gift or toy board or bookmark it (and share it with your mom friends – they’ll thank you!). There … [Read more...]
4 Oatmeal Recipes that Will be Ready When You Wake Up
Oatmeal is a breakfast staple for so many families and it’s not hard to see why. It’s packed with nutrients, customizable and satisfying- perfect for kids and adults alike. Today, we're making it our mission to help you send the family off with a nutritious oatmeal breakfast each and every morning in the quickest ways possible. 1. Traditional Soaked Oatmeal Basic Ingredients: 1 cup Quaker Steel Cut Oats 1-2T yogurt/whey/vinegar/lemon juice 1 cup milk Method: Soak … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: Remember the Best in Your Child and See It In Your Teen
This post is sponsored by the Center for Parent and Teen Communication. All opinions (and memories!) are my own. Then The thing I remember most about Jake's birth was how scared I felt bringing him home from the hospital. There's no guide book for being a parent. I wonder if first born babies sense the way new parents approach every task with uncertainty. The good news is that babies are resilient. They forgive us for putting the diaper on wrong or being a little too over protective … [Read more...]
Keep Kids’ Art Organized All Year with DIY Artist’s Portfolios
Are you struggling with what to do with all that art and school work coming through the door when the kids come home from school? Never fear - today Julee's with us sharing a simple DIY project we think you're going to love. We create - and save - quite a bit of art at our house. With school just starting, the volume of paintings, drawings, and other crafts is only going to increase. My current storage solution for keeping my children's creations is to pile them on my desk until it becomes … [Read more...]
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