Looking for a simple St. Patrick's Day dessert to make and share with your little? We're all about the kid friendly recipes here and we think you're going to love this one. I have a little corner of my pantry where I keep seasonal baking supplies. Every year I add something new and this year it's the Wilton 8 Cavity Silicone Shamrock Mold. It's a petite treat mold that makes seasonal treats a cinch. All I have to do is decide what to put inside the molds and just-like-that, I have something … [Read more...]
Friday Find: Pro Camera Lenses for Your Phone!
Have you guys seen the rad little lenses made from Photojojo for your smartphone? The company sent me a set around Christmas and they've been sitting on my desk beckoning me to come play with them ever since. Then I saw that the lenses are currently on sale and realized now was the time to get to using them and sharing with you, so you could grab your own at a discount. When I finally did pick them up, I couldn't put them down! Pictured up top is probably the most fun of the three in the … [Read more...]
10 Brilliant Indoor Play Ideas Using a Beach Ball
I was reading one of my favorite MPMK posts the other day, How to Maintain Your Zen When the Kids Have Lost Their Ever-Loving Minds, and I was reminded of how much we used to play with beach balls in the house when the kids were younger. It was such a simple way to keep the kids active and happy when we were stuck indoors - plus it was super inexpensive and easy to set up (two of my favorite qualities in a kids' activity). Back in the day, this one was right up there with our Life-Sized … [Read more...]
STEM at Home: A Food Science Activity
Who's up for a super simple STEM activity you can do at home with the kids this week? (I see all you moms with kids home for winter break like mine waving their hands!) The other day I walked into my mom friend's kitchen and found the top of a pineapple sitting in a jar of water. I thought it was odd so I immediately quizzed her about it and she politely told little-ol-woefully-uninformed-me that if you plant the top of a pineapple, it will sprout. What?! I was still digesting this info. a … [Read more...]
Friday Finds: Fleece & Flannel to Keep the Kiddos Warm
This time of year I love finding ways to keep my kids warm and cozy all day (and night) and recently there have been so many finds at great prices! Today's Friday Finds is a roundup of the extra warm leggings, dresses, and even sheets my friends and I are loving for our littles right now. Target has these footless fleece lined leggings that do a great job of keeping my 5-year-old warm in her dresses throughout winter. Our favorites include basics like heather grey and black plus the … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Favorites
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, are you ready? If, like me, you've just realized that you still haven't gotten together class valentines or the treat you're signed up to bring to the class party- don't fret. We're here to help with some of our best Valentine printables, recipes and DIYs. Ready? Here we go... Books Check out our post on LOVE-ly Valentine Reads. The two books pictured above are still some of my kiddos' absolute favorites. And if you're looking for a brand new … [Read more...]
8 Best Books for Raising Financially Responsible Kids
If your child has ever suggested you just pay with your credit card when you said you couldn't afford something or wondered why your family vacations are less grandiose than the neighbors (or cousins!), you know how early money education can and should start. There's so much you want your child to know about money before they leave home, whether it's about spending and saving, investing, interest rates, and real estate. And frankly, if you're like me, there are some of those things you're a … [Read more...]
Friday Find: “Screenagers” Documentary
The "Screenagers" documentary poster on a wall outside the theater at Sir Francis Drake High School in San Anselmo, California, on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. Photo: Connor Radnovich, The Chronicle Have you guys seen the preview for this new documentary? It looks amazing (and also a little terrifying). As a mom who started having kids at almost exactly the same time that the smartphone was born, the issue of kids and screens is one that I think about A LOT. I agree whole-heartedly with the … [Read more...]
Parenting: The Ongoing Lesson of Appreciation
When each of our four kids was born, we set up a savings account in their names. Every month, we toss in a bit of money – and I mean a bit, especially now that it’s split four ways – with the idea that one day, when they’re older, we’ll gift them each with whatever we’ve managed to put aside in their name. We haven’t thought out the particulars – maybe it’ll help them pay for their first car or part of a college education, or maybe we’ll just surprise them with it after graduation – but … [Read more...]
Homemade Valentine Treat: Chocolate Pomegranate Bonbons
In the spirit of 'sticking to our New Years commitments,' I whipped up a better for you treat for Valentine's Day. If you're eating clean, this is a treat you can indulge in but the kids will love it too. It's also super easy to make (hello two ingredients!) and it makes a pretty gift. There are several different ways of combining the two ingredients (semi-sweet chocolate and pomegranate seeds). I decided to make it into a bonbon shape by using a mini muffin tin. They are so tiny and … [Read more...]
Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa: An Insider’s Guide
All this month we're talking about New Year's Resolutions and today I am SO VERY EXCITED to finally share with you one of the most amazing experiences of my life, which came about from a 12th-hour New Year's resolution- to travel more as a family. This story is actually a little crazy, and more than a little out of character for my Type-A self. Here's how it all started... It was early November last year when three important things happened. First, I came across a very compelling … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: How to Build Resilience with Success Filing
Image Credit: © Suzette – www.suzette.nu | found here | CC by 2.0 While I put a lot of stock in overarching parenting philosophies such as positive parenting and emotional coaching, as a busy mom of three young kids, there is nothing I appreciate more than a seriously tangible parenting tip (or hack, if you will) that I can institute immediately upon reading. Today I've got one for you that I think you'll love. It's really easy to implement and will help your child build what, in my … [Read more...]
Friday Find: An App to Help You Finally Go Non-Toxic at Home
Two things you should know about me: I'm a planner According to Gretchen Rubin's amazing book, Better Than Before, I'm also a "Questioner" What those two things basically add up to is that I'm a hard-core researcher when it comes to, well, just about everything. From preschool to detergent, if there's a decision to be made pertaining to our home and family you can pretty much guarantee I'm going to research the hell out of it. As you can imagine, this can have both positive and … [Read more...]
3 Podcast Episodes That Are Crazy Good
Since our post 3 Apps I Use Everyday with My Kids was such a hit, I thought it would be fun to do another mini-roundup today. This time of 3 podcast episodes that are crazy good. I want to note, this is a list of specific podcast episodes that I've loved lately. I've got a more comprehensive list of some of my favorite podcast shows coming soon! So the next time you're doing the laundry, on the treadmill, or in the bath and you need some grown-up talk, grab your phone and give one of these … [Read more...]
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