I'm so excited about this Halloween project, it turned out even better than I'd envisioned. It's the quintessential MPMK project - easy enough for kids of all ages to get in on the action and the finished product is a decidedly stylish take on traditional Halloween decor. And did I mention how inexpensive it is? … [Read more...]
7 Things Your Kids Say You’re Getting Wrong About YouTube
My kids rarely watch TV. They get their entertainment from YouTube, and they aren’t the only ones. Dubbed The YouTube Generation, one estimate puts them in league with over one hundred trillion other young people who feel the same way. On a family trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park this summer, the park broadcasted YouTube compilations to entertain people who were waiting in line for rides. This was my view of YouTube—funny fail videos and cat compilations. I was wrong. #1 … [Read more...]
Spooky Halloween Sandwiches
Maybe it's because of my past life as an elementary teacher, but I love celebrating holidays. I'll take any opportunity to be festive. For Halloween, I have a fun little food activity that will work for little and big kids. You can make this something that you do together on a weekend, or surprise them by packing this spooky sandwich in their lunch. … [Read more...]
Must-Try: 30 Days of Doing with 4-H!
*This post was written by Modern Parents Messy Kids through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of 4-H. Although Modern Parents Messy Kids received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are our own. When I was in the 6th grade, my mom sent me down the street to join the local 4-H club in Stevensville, Montana. As a shy kid, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. The thought of learning about agriculture and raising livestock, which is what most … [Read more...]
7 Books to Get Your Kids to Stop Fighting All the Time
One of the things I want most for our family is a loving family culture, where unkindness and fighting isn't part of the daily makeup of our lives. But with three children all fairly close in age (they are each about two years apart), this can be a tall order. Probably just about every parent can relate to those moment where you can't take the bickering and teasing any longer and you just want to scream, "Can't you all just get along?!" I know I'm not alone in that because there are … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: The Secret to Getting Your Kids to Love Brushing Their Teeth
*This post is sponsored by Colgate, all opinions are 100% our own. Isn’t bedtime the craziest part of a day as a parent? I think one of the things that makes it such a challenge is that there are so many parts of bedtime, from baths to pjs, teeth brushing to tucking in your child (possibly 7 times). There are some things you can skip at bedtime or re-arrange to make it easier and faster. Baths don’t have to be every single night and you could read to your children over breakfast … [Read more...]
Kids’ Responsibility & Money Management Printables Pack
Happy September guys! It's the first week of school for my kids and that means I've got our morning and afternoon routines on the brain. If you're in the same boat, I've got a great deal for you today! For two weeks only I'm offering our readers... 30% off our Kids Responsibility & Money Management Kit Just use the code: BackToSchool What would you say if I told you that my 4 and 5 year old get up, get dressed, and even make breakfast on their own every morning - … [Read more...]
3 Favorite Finds for September!
I know it's not quite September yet guys but Pumpkin Spice Everything has already hit the shelves so I'm gonna jump the gun too! This month I've got a couple of fancy electronic gadgets and a cookbook- all of which I can't wait to start using. #1 Buddyphones WAVE Over the summer my 2nd grade daughter has gotten super into audiobooks (especially Harry Potter). The bibliophile in me is absolutely jumping for joy over this development. Not only do I love, love that she seems … [Read more...]
Parenting Styles: Have I Overdone the Internet Safety Lectures?
Like many parents, I'm terrified of allowing my kids on social media. We have all read the horrific stories of cyber-bullying, and it would destroy me to watch either of my kids being harassed online, or in real life for that matter. We talk about internet safety often—perhaps too much, it turned out. Lats week my kids were watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul in the backseat as we began the first leg of our summer road trip. I overheard some dialog about the main character trying to … [Read more...]
Back-to-School with Abercrombie Kids
*This post is sponsored by Abercrombie Kids and contains affiliate links, all opinions are 100% my own. One of my favorite parts of back-to-school as a kid was getting brand new school clothes! Let me tell ya, not much has changed now that I'm an adult. I still get pretty psyched about picking up new jeans and cute tops for each of my kiddos. So, I was super excited when Abercrombie Kids became our newest sponsor. As part of our collaboration, I went online a few weeks ago to pick out some … [Read more...]
A Full Month of Nut-Free Lunches
Nut allergies are no joke and both parents and schools take them very seriously. Our family is lucky not to have to deal with any of these allergies but every program the kids have been involved with from toddler group to preschool, and now kindergarten, has been a nut-free zone. We've struggled in the past to come up with original and nutritious nut-free lunches the kids will actually eat. My littles can only stomach so many mayo and cheese sandwiches, no matter what ridiculous shape I try to … [Read more...]
This Year’s Hottest Outdoor Birthday Party Themes (and How to Create Them)
The trees are full, the sun is shining, and the kids are ready to play. Summer birthdays are perfect occasions to have all the classmates, cousins and neighborhood pals over for an outdoor backyard bash. Let's be honest, though, they can be a bit overwhelming. The key to a successful kids’ birthday party is keeping everyone entertained (and well-fed!). Creating activities to last through the celebration is easiest when you have a specific theme in mind. Here’s a list of our favorite … [Read more...]
10 Hacks for Better Monthly Meal Planning
Running off a MONTHLY meal plan might sound daunting. Yet, when I start mentioning less trips to the grocery store, eating healthier and less waste, you start thinking it's not so bad of an idea. Considering that Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, we need re-think the way we're doing things. If you weren't raised in a family that made an organized weekly trip to the grocery store, you might not know how to plan for a week, let alone a month. You may be … [Read more...]
#NSale Steals for Back-to-School
My kids, probably much like your kids, like to play hard- which means they're hard on their clothes! So I don't typically shop at Nordstrom for them, with a few exceptions... ALWAYS bought during the anniversary sale. To me, it's worth it to get them some durable investment pieces- especially when it comes to outerwear, footwear, and tough pants. Today, I've rounded up my favorite picks from this year's sale from my tried-and-true brands including: Tucker + Tate Nike … [Read more...]
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