I've written a lot about the importance of family traditions, big and small. But one thing I sometimes forget is how many mini traditions we've built around the changing of each season. It's often not until the leaves start turning colors and there's a chill in the air that I remember how much the kids love it when I have a hot pot of apple cider simmering on the stove, or reading In November together under a big soft blanket. Today our contributor Alli is here sharing some of her favorite … [Read more...]
12 Ways To Make Mornings With Kids Easier
I am not a morning person. Anyone in my family (or extended family) can attest to that. In fact, I know this sounds crazy... but getting up early is one of the things I dreaded most about having children. I mean, I am a CHAMP at sleeping. I can sleep until late afternoon if no one wakes me up. But alas, they do. Every. Single. Morning. And now that the school year is in full-swing, there's just now way around it. The good news? I've learned a few tricks over the years. Tricks that … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse- Top S.T.E.M. Toys: Robotics & Technology
It’s time for another “MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse”… For those of you not exactly sure what I’m talking about, this is a day when we highlight one of our favorite sections of the: 2016 MPMK Gift Guides Why? Because I realize that our MEGA gift guides are a lot to take in- detailed descriptions and age recommendations of over 400 toys, books, games, and more divided into 15 themed guides takes some concentration to get through. I’ve heard from several moms in fact, both via email and in real … [Read more...]
Parenting: The Late Walker
What do you do when your fifteen month old refuses to walk? Like, refuses to even try and gets all pouty and indignant when we clap our hands and call to her, before scooting away on her little diapered bottom? I checked with Dr. Google, and while lots of babies take those first wobbly steps around their first birthday, she’s still in the “perfectly normal” range, so phew. But what is the hold up here? Not one of our kids walked early – none of this before-the-first-birthday stuff at our … [Read more...]
The “25 Piece Minimalist Mom Wardrobe”
My minimalist mom capsule wardrobe was so popular the last two years (and made dressing each day so fun and easy) that I couldn’t help do it again this year. Only a little bigger and even better. Every piece here is a proven winner- that shirt, cardigan, hoodie, and pair of jeans that you'll reach for again and again. The ones that you love to wear and can be worn a millions different ways. These are the items that keep us comfortably chasing the kids all day- cotton, denim, and sneakers- … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse: Innovative Art Supplies Every Kid Should Have
It's time for another "MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse"... For those of you not exactly sure what I'm talking about, this is a day when we highlight one of our favorite sections of the 2016 MPMK Gift Guides. Why? Because I realize that our MEGA gift guides are a lot to take in- detailed descriptions and age recommendations of over 400 toys, books, games, and more divided into 15 themed guides takes some concentration to get through. I’ve heard from several moms in fact, both via email and in … [Read more...]
Kid Craft: Make Dr. Seuss’ Oobleck
Who says Halloween crafts and activities have to be scary? I absolutely love this slimey, ooey, gooey activity for helping little ones to get in on the festivities. Here's our contributor Kaley with the detials... It's gooey. It's gummy. It's like glue. It's oobleck! I have a soft spot for activities that correlate with children's books, and this is one of our favorites. After reading about the green sticky goop that falls from the sky in Dr. Seuss's Bartholomew and the Oobleck, amaze your kids … [Read more...]
Kids & Phones: A Guide for the Newbie Mom (from a Mom In the Trenches)
Our family is still slowly dipping our toes into the world of having school-aged kids. One of the topics that seems to keep coming up when chatting with my mom friends in the same position is that of the cell phone. And, of course, that one topic leads to a bevy of questions. When are kids ready for one? When might it be a good idea for communication/safety concerns? What rules and limits should be applied? How do we keep our kids, and those expensive phones safe? When questions like these … [Read more...]
What I’m Reading: Raising A Rockstar Reader
I've got another great read for you guys today and I think what you're going to love most about it is how super easy and quick it is to get through. Because, let's face it, as much as we all have the best intentions about reading that super-helpful parenting book, it often just doesn't get done. Raising A Rockstar Reader is different though. It is truly one of the most skimmable and easily digested books I have ever read- and it's packed with really great info. too. Hooray for a great book … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Snippet: Best Gifts for 6 – 12 Month Olds
Did you know that within each of the 15 MPMK 2016 Gift Guides, there are several mini-gift guides? Actually, let me back up a second and say how much I've enjoyed all the feedback I've been getting from all of you on this year's guides. As you know if you're a regular reader here, our mega gift guides are a true labor of love. I spend A LOT of time researching and putting them together. When the work is finally over and I start to get feedback that they're truly helping parents to find … [Read more...]
Easy Halloween Decor: Mason Jar Mummy Votives
The holiday season, and all the fun that comes with it, is here! Just in case your weekend to-do list has "decorating for Halloween" on the top of it in big bold letters like mine, here's one of my all-time favorite decor projects. These Mason Jar Mummy Votives are super, super simple to make and I love that it's one of those projects you can jump into with the kids without having to commit half a day to completing it. More MPMK DIY Halloween Decor DIY Spider Sacks Mess-Free Pumpkin … [Read more...]
6 Alternatives to the Standard Sandwich for Your Kids’ Lunchboxes
We are just over a month into the school year and lunches have already turned into a major chore. It seems that every morning, a few minutes before we are supposed to be leaving for the bus, I am frantically trying to throw together a nutritious lunch for my daughter- racking my brain as to what I should include. All the while, she is standing beside me telling me that she is bored with what I am packing for her. Does this sound familiar? If so, don't despair, I have a few tips for you to … [Read more...]
Parenting: One Stay-at-Home Dad’s Take on Self-Care
I'm so happy to introduce you guys to Billy today. He has some really interesting things to say about self-care, and what that really looks like when you're also responsible for the daily care of a young child. I especially connected to the part about modeling (and, sadly, the part about the dentist as I had a similar experience. NO. FUN.) Don't forget, we are always looking for new parenting perspectives to share. Learn more here. Here's Billy... "How long can this wait?" I ask. … [Read more...]
POYEL: Creating an Organized & Family-Friendly Mudroom
About a month into the new school year seems like pretty much the ideal time to tackle a new project for our Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life series. This week we're teaming up with our new sponsor, DYMO, to put their LabelManager 160 to work whipping up a stream-lined mudroom that serves the needs of an entire family. Here's our contributor Janssen with the details... Do you have a room in your house that has so much potential but just somehow misses the mark and ends up frustrating you … [Read more...]
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