Have you guys ever packed smoothies in your kids' lunches? I'm so intrigued by this idea - it seems like SUCH a good way to get some much needed veggies into my kiddos' lunches and I know they'd see it as an extra special treat. But I wonder about the mess factor - is this really do-able?! Our food contributor, Natalie, assures me that it is and she's here today sharing everything we need to know, along with her favorite tools and recipes. Frozen smoothies are lunch box staples at my … [Read more...]
Simple Ideas for Celebrating Grandparents
(sources clockwise from top left: 1/2/3/4/5) So, technically, Grandparents Day was last Sunday. But I think most grandparents out there are pretty understanding about the fact that last week was also the first week of school (what genius decided to put Grandparents Day during one of the busiest weeks of the year?!) and are willing to give us a pass. As such, I've put together a great list of ways to honor the grandparents in your family. It includes the fun crafts above, but also … [Read more...]
31 Must-Try Halloween Treats for Kids
(pictured: Pretzel and Cheese Broomsticks, Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts, Candy Corn Pudding Pops, Haunted Hooting Owl Pretzels, Pretzel Mummy Treats, Ghost Milk Bottles, Oreo Bat Truffles) Halloween chatter has already started around my house, with my daughters throwing new costume ideas around every few minutes. Our neighborhood gets really into Halloween, with costumed kids everywhere and even most adults dressed in something festive. Naturally, I couldn't help but notice all of the fun treat … [Read more...]
POYEL: Kids Clothing Organization
Question for you guys - do your kids put away their own laundry? I recently mentioned in my post on our Kids' Responsibility & Money Management Kit that my 4 and 5 year old get themselves dressed, brush their own teeth and make their own breakfast each morning and have been doing so for over a year. That alone created a bit of a stir on facebook and I didn't even mention that they also put away all of their own clothes - woo hoo! (Now you know how I actually survive being a mama of 3 … [Read more...]
Our Fail-Proof 3 Step Plan for Saving Kid Art & School Projects
My kiddos headed back to school last week, and I know it won't be long before they start coming home with all sorts of papers, projects and pictures. Last year, I struggled quite a bit with deciding what to keep and where to keep it. This year, I'm starting with a plan. My plan is intentionally simple. I don't follow through with overly structured systems for managing household tasks, and I know it's likely to fall to the bottom of my to-do list if it isn't amazingly easy. Here are the basic … [Read more...]
What Moms are Talking About
Recently I've been doing a little much-needed updating to our facebook page. It's becoming quit the cozy spot where MPMK readers can come to chat, to learn from one another, to laugh, and even to dish a little. I'd love for you to come join us! Here are some of the most popular things we've been posting on this month: Top 36 Photos from the Blog, "Reasons My Kid is Crying" (cover photo) The Infamous 1st Day of School Letter An Apology to My Second Child A Stranger Saw What I … [Read more...]
5 Tricks for Calming Back-to-School Jitters
We've got a whole "Back-to-School " theme going on here this week. Last week it was 6 Things Your Child's Teacher Wants You to Tell Them and on Monday I finally released our new Kids' Responsibility & Money Management Kit! (I'm SUPER excited about this. It's going to be just the thing to help get your kids organized and ready to take on the school year, as well as some new responsibilities.) Today, I'm over at eHow Mom discussing 5 easy tricks we use to calm back-to-school jitters. These … [Read more...]
How to set up a study space anywhere
With a soon-to-be kindergarten in the house (what?!) I've been scouting out spots in the house to set up a study station for him. And, after doing a little web surfing, I became convinced that it's impossible to set up such a space in literally any space. So I put together a handy roundup of the most ingenious ideas I found. You can check them all out here. Want more MPMK goodness over the weekend? Be sure to sign up for our newsletter (and get the free 6 week meal plan) and to follow … [Read more...]
{Book Nook} 10 Books Kids Will Love if They Loved Frozen
I know by now you are likely pretty sick of all things Ana, Elsa and Olaf. But here's a parenting trick I learned a while back - you can use whatever your child is currently obsessing about to help foster a love of reading. It's all about pointing out the similarities between the story they already love and some new stories worth exploring. The key, of course, is to know where to look. So today our resident children's librarian, Janssen, is sharing 10 books every Frozen fan is sure to … [Read more...]
Don’t Have Another “Date Night In” Until You Read this List!
If you're like our family, having young children in your brood can mean a lot of "Date Nights In". While ordering our favorite takeout and zoning out on the couch to Netflix can be relaxing at the end of a long week, it's not exactly the best way I know to keep the romance alive. So I've done a little research and put together a list of 10 ways to liven up dinner and movie at home with minimal effort. And I promise, it's stuff you'll actually want to do. I really can't take all those … [Read more...]
{In the Kitchen} No-Bake & Peanut-Free Dark Chocolate Energy Bites
Great news friends - we've brought a new food contributor to the MPMK team and she's got TONS of healthy family-friendly recipes she's ready to let us in on. Jen's not just about food, though. Over on her own space, The Chronicles of Home, she shares all aspects of her life as a self-described wife, mom, cook, DIYer, and decorato, turning our house into a home one day and one project at a time. Today she's sharing with us a tasty new way to get the kids in the kitchen AND to help keep … [Read more...]
{Play Idea} 17 Unique Materials for Building & Creating
Summer has hit full stride and all the free time off school has lost its allure. We've been swimming, hiking, adventuring and more! So, now it's time to explore new activities that will satisfy the kids' natural curiosity and endless amounts of energy. We've picked our top 17 building activities, using everything from newspaper to marshmallows. Most of these items you'll have at home, so pick an activity from the list this afternoon when boredom hits your house. … [Read more...]
{Parenting} Teaching Kids to Wash Hands & Kill Germs
As a parent of three small children, germs are kind of the bain of my existence. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for my kids building up their immunity while playing in the dirt and socializing with friends. What I'm not cool with, however, are my kiddos neglecting to wash their hands after using the toilet and then putting said hands on EVERYTHING. Apparently Clorox understands my pain. Check out this funny little video on just how sticky germs really are (but beware, it's a bit … [Read more...]
Don’t Take Your Kids to a Busy Place Without Teaching these 5 Things!
We've still got one more month of glorious summer before school starts up again, which means there are still lots of opportunities for fun outings with the kids. Before you head out, though, have you taught your kids what to do if they ever get lost (especially in a busy place? I'm over on eHow's Mom Channel with 5 essential things to teach your kids to do and say if they ever get lost. Also, don't forget, only our Back-to-School bundle of over 90 printables to get your ready and … [Read more...]
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