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The Best Deals We Found for Families During Amazon Prime Day!

July 12 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

For today only, it's Christmas in July! Prime Day is here! Today's the day to stock up on those big ticket items you've been eyeing for yourself, your hubby or the kids. First and foremost, make sure you're eligible for the sales by becoming an Amazon Prime Member (you'll also get free 2-day shipping, yippee!). Get your free 30-day Amazon Prime Trial here. Now that you're all set. Here are the sales you need to see... … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Amazon Prime Day

Parenting Styles: It’s Not Just About the Makeup

July 5 by Jessica Timmons

Our latest Parenting Styles post from our contributor Jessica is on a topic I haven't quite breached with my daughter, but likely will soon. So I'm so interested in her perspective as well as what you guys think! How do you convince a seven year old to enjoy being a kid? That it all goes by in the blink of an eye, that before she knows it, she’ll be a teenager, and then a college student, and then her 20s and 30s will blur past? Because my daughter wants to be older. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jessica, Parenting, The grown ups (that's you!)

Healthy Blueberry Muffins Your Kids Will Love

June 28 by Kaley

This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. Today we’re back with our final recipe post with our sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins. Inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids’ favorite foods, we’re once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid favorite. And, in case you missed our last post, don’t forget to visit the Mix-Ins site for information on the product and store locators! Visit this page to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kaley Tagged With: easy breakfast, easy breakfast recipes, easy breakfasts for kids, easy healthy snacks, easy kid breakfasts, energy boosting breakfast ideas for kids, getting toddlers to eat healthy, healthy eating for kids, healthy food for kids, healthy kid snacks, healthy toddler breakfast ideas, healthy toddler food, healthy toddler snacks, school breakfast, Similac Go & Grow, Similac Mix-Ins, sponsored, what to feed your toddler, wholesome breakfasts

Potty Training Know-How: Top 5 Dos and Don’ts

June 23 by Justine

  I'm about to start potty training my youngest child. And I'd be lying if I said I was excited about it. All I remember from last time was the amount of stress involved. And cleaning up accidents. So many accidents. Before I started the process this time, I decided it would be wise to go back over my notes. (Yes, I kept notes. Nerd alert.) I realized even though this isn't my first rodeo, I can't just jump in blindly. So I took some time to think about what worked, and of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: how to use pull ups, night time potty training with pull ups, potty training, potty training tips, pull ups, sponsored, what not to do when potty training

Summer Snacking: Yogurt Pops for Toddlers

June 19 by Kaley

This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. Today we’re back with our latest sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins. Inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids’ favorite foods, we’re once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid recipe. And, in case you missed our last post, don’t forget to visit the site for information on the product and store locators! Visit this page to learn more Here’s Kaley with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kaley Tagged With: easy healthy snacks, getting toddlers to eat healthy, healthy eating for kids, healthy food for kids, healthy kid snacks, healthy popsicles, healthy toddler food, healthy toddler snacks, homemade popsicles, Similac Go & Grow, Similac Mix-Ins, sponsored, summer, summer dessert, summer recipes, summer snacks, summer treats, toddler recipes, what to feed your toddler

Confession: Why I’m No Longer Giving Myself 1 Year to a Non-Toxic Home

June 12 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I'm writing today with a bit of a heavy heart. I'm not one for giving up on things. In fact, once I set my mind to something, there's typically no stopping me. But the "1 Year to a Non-Toxic Home Project" has been different. It started with such great intentions- namely to drastically reduce the amount of chemicals my family comes into contact with on a daily basis. The goal was, and still is, a good one. It's the totality of it - along with the timeline - that has come to be the problem. It … [Read more...]

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A Healthier Ranch Dip Your Kids Will Love!

June 7 by Kaley

*This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. We’re back today with our latest sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins and, inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids’ favorite foods, we’re once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid recipe. For quiet a while now I've been searching for a healthier dip to try to entice my veggie-averse kiddos to get some more greens. So I can't wait to try this greek … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kaley Tagged With: easy healthy snacks, eating more vegetables, getting toddlers to eat healthy, healthier ranch dip, healthy eating for kids, healthy food for kids, healthy kid snacks, healthy toddler food, healthy toddler snacks, how to get kids to eat more vegetables, Similac Go & Grow, Similac Mix-Ins, sponsored, toddler recipes, vegetable dip recipes, vegetable dips, veggie tray, what to feed your toddler

Parenting Styles: My Son is a Slob

June 7 by Jessica Timmons

I adored this latest submission in our 'Parenting Styles' series- because this is TOTALLY me!  It's taken a long, long, LONG time but I've finally realized that being such a big believer in teaching my kids to do for themselves means that it's not going to be done up to my standards. And that's ok. In fact it's as it should be. I've finally realized it, but living it and being cool with it is something I'm still working on. Every. Single. Day. The struggle is real people. Here's Jessica with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jessica, Parenting Tagged With: messy kids, parenting, parenting styles, teaching kids to do chores

How Iris is Making My Summer Vacations Even Better

June 5 by Janssen

We’re back today with Janssen’s final post on what it was really like taking her regular old home and turning it into a “smart home”. (Read all about the innovative ways she set up her home with the Iris by Lowe’s system in her last post, here.) After reading today's post, I am once again more than a little jealous that I handed the Iris off to her instead of keeping it for myself. I can't believe all the options you have with this system! Today we're covering all that the Iris by Lowe’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen Tagged With: how to set up a smart home, Lowe's Iris system, smart home, sponsored, what is a smart home

Summer Snacking: Tangy Orange Tangerine Creamsicles

June 2 by Kristin

One of my favorite parts of summer is having more time to make homemade treats with the kids! With all of the sports and after-school activities during the school year, I never seem to have any extra time to spend in the kitchen with my kids, so I love to do it as much as possible during the summer. My littles absolutely love spending time with me pouring and mixing and I see it as a great time to connect. Plus, getting them comfortable in the kitchen is an important life skill. Today … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: fruit juice, healthy popsicles, juice popsicle recipes, juicy juice, summer recipes

Dinnertime: Healthier Mac and Cheese with Hidden Cauliflower

May 25 by Kaley

*This post is sponsored by Abbott Nutrition, all opinions are 100% our own. Today we're back with our latest sponsor, Go & Grow by Similac Food Mix-Ins. Inspired by how easy Mix-Ins makes it to add vitamins and protein to our kids' favorite foods, we're once again sharing a healthier twist on a classic kid recipe. And, in case you missed our last post, don't forget you can get free Mix-Ins samples sent right to you! Visit this page for free samples (while supplies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kaley Tagged With: easy healthy snacks, getting toddlers to eat healthy, healthy dinners, healthy eating for kids, healthy food for kids, healthy kid snacks, healthy mac and cheese, healthy toddler food, healthy toddler snacks, Similac Go & Grow, Similac Mix-Ins, sponsored, toddler recipes, what to feed your toddler

Our Go-To Summer Breakfast: Chilled, Tropical Overnight Oats

May 24 by Kristin

Chilled Mango Overnight Oatmeal - Our favorite summer breakfast! SO delicious and no cooking required!

*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own I'm so happy to announce that this year I'm once again a part of The Oat Authority, a great team of bloggers out to help Quaker meet the needs of families' evolving lifestyles with tips, recipes, and products that provide delicious, wholesome and convenient breakfasts and snacks. Today we're kicking things off with our new go-to breakfast for summer (Yay! It's finally time to start talking about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Kristin Tagged With: mango overnight oatmeal, overnight oatmeal recipe, overnight oats recipe, quaker oats recipe, quick breakfast, sponsored, summer breakfast idea, summer oatmeal recipes, tropical overnight oats

Parenting Styles: Preschool Deal-Breakers

May 23 by Jessica Timmons

Finding the right preschool - finding what's right for your child.

Image Credit: © Jason Lander | Play date | CC by 2.0 It's that time of year again when parents of preschool-aged kids have to lock-in their decision about what kind of school their kids will (or won't) be attending next year. While our journey has been a lot different than today's contributor, (between them, my kids have attended play-based, religious, secular, outdoor, and montessori preschools). One thing I can definitely relate to is the surprise at having to wrestle with the decision … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jessica, Parenting Tagged With: how to find the right preschool, parenting styles, preschool options

Why I Passed on a Free Sleep Number Bed… And What I Got Instead

May 18 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I've got to start today with a warning: this is a LONG post. (If you want to skip straight to the mattress I finally ended up with - and LOVE - and the limited time offer for MPMK readers of 10% off and a bonus worth $500 that includes my favorite bamboo sheets, !) It's one I've been wanting to write for a long time and is packed with so much good stuff that I just couldn't trim it. I know it's a lot but I really hope you do read it all! I have become so passionate about the importance of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: The Everyday, The Everyday Tagged With: best bed for bad backs, best mattress for bad backs, best non-toxic mattress, IntelliBED, sponsored, What I got instead of a sleep number mattress

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