Fresh summer fruit season comes and goes so quickly. It seems like just yesterday I was seeing the first watermelons in stores, and here we are in August already. That means the summer crop is ending and the autumn produce isn't far behind. Let's take advantage of the summer bounty while we can and get as much fruit as possible into our days! I'm talking watermelon, peaches, cherries - the works. As if the taste wasn't incentive enough, some quick health benefits on your favorite summer … [Read more...]
Chocolate + Vanilla Chia Seed Mousse with Summer Berries
The first time I made chia seed pudding, I was amazed. I mixed these little black seeds with some almond milk, a few spices, some sweetener, and after a few hours in the fridge, out came a tasty pudding that reminded me of healthier version of a tapioca or rice pudding. Ever since then I find myself making chia seed pudding all of the time because of how easy it is, and I love to experiment with different flavor combinations. But it was not until recently, when I was looking for a totally … [Read more...]
How To Organize Sewing Kits & Spare Buttons (+ Free Printable)
MPMK's own professional organizer, Annie, is back today with our latest Project Organize Your Entire Life installment. Creating an orderly sewing repair kit probably isn't at the top of anyone's to-do list but it sure does come in handy when the button pops of your favorite fall coat. I'm loving Annie's clever tricks for keeping all those spare buttons and thread packs organized and accessible. There's even a free printable at the end, which is always a bonus. A good place to start with … [Read more...]
Camp Mom: Summer Activities Pack – End of Summer 50% Off Sale!
It's August already! Have you checked everything off from your summer bucket list? If not, and if one of those things is simply to entertain the kids with some good 'ol fashion at-home fun, then time is of the essence! But scouring the web to find activities to fill the days just takes way too long. If you’re like me, you need simple ideas that will be successful for all of the kids - and lots of them. Activities that will allow for bonding time, but also independent play, and that will keep … [Read more...]
Travel Tip: Magnet Magic
Now that we've just barely finished unpacking all the boxes (inside at least - the garage is a different story), guess what - we're packing some bags and hitting the road to visit our family lake house in Montana. Naturally, a 7 hour road trip calls for breaking out the big guns and this idea from Kaley is one of my favorites. Hope you can use it too! With summer in full swing, we have been doing a lot of traveling (get more of our tips here). Planes, cars, even buses. And no matter … [Read more...]
Happy Family Habit #6: Taking the Time to Teach Your Kids Something New
We took a brief break from our Happy Family Habits series in July because a lot of you guys (and a lot of our team) were vacationing with the fam, and that in and of itself is a happy family habit to be celebrated! But we're back now with habit #6. Ready to give it a go for the next 21 days? (And if you're new to this series - check out all 6 Happy Family Habits here.) Summer is a blessing and a curse. You don't have to be out the door at a certain time and there's no lunches to pack. … [Read more...]
Project Organize Your Lunch: Oatmeal To-Go Bars
Having just survived a move with small children, a lot of my healthy eating habits seem to have flown out the window and I'm in somewhat of a lunch rut. What better to pull me out than a delicious new recipe and a glimpse at how someone else tackles getting three squares a day, right? Here's Jen with the goods... Sometimes I need to remind myself that organizing isn't just about storing things in pretty jars with labels, or decluttering the front hall closet. Organizing is so much more … [Read more...]
Under the Sea: Nine Books to Splash Around With
Are you spending your summer at the beach, the pool, or the spray-ground? With these heat waves across the country, there's a good chance your swimsuit or at least your backyard hose is getting a lot of use this year. But if you're looking for a watery adventure that doesn't require sunscreen, check out these 9 books about life in the water and near the ocean floor. Some of them are non-fiction, some of them are fantastical make-believe tales, and all of them are fabulous. Flotsam by … [Read more...]
Play Theme Cheat Sheet: Space
Even though it's not quite August yet, we just couldn't wait any longer to post our latest Play Theme Cheat Sheet. We just know you're going to love it!... I am so excited about this month's playtime cheat sheet, just because of the theme alone....SPACE! I don't know why, but I was somewhat overly fascinated with space as a child (nerd alert). I simply couldn't get enough of it. I even asked for a toy planetarium for Christmas one year, which I've now passed down to my son. P.S. It still … [Read more...]
Outdoor Creativity: DIY Squirtable Sidewalk Chalk
Between the Kid's Rule Nutrition program and our sinfully delicious Banana Boats, we've been covering the full health spectrum of foods this week. So how about one last food-related post? Although this one does include a recipe, it's not actually for cooking - but for getting outside and playing. In fact, this one's helping to put the "messy kids" in Modern Parents Messy Kids. We tried this DIY squirtable sidewalk chalk last week and it instantly shot to the top of our list of go-to outdoor … [Read more...]
The Best Foods for Fueling Your Kids’ Minds & Bodies
The back to school ads are popping up again and you know what that means, time to start thinking about getting the kiddos ready to go. A big part of school readiness is properly filling up your kids' tanks. I've once again teamed up with my girls Katie & Megan of Prescribe Nutrition and brought them here today with their best stuff on how to feed your kids' brains as well as a few yummy recipes. Nutrition and the minds of your kids. Along with everything else on the back-to-school … [Read more...]
Best Camp Fire Dessert Ever: Banana Boats
Did you guys know the majority of people's childhood memories involve being outside? It's true! (Go ahead and think of some of your own favorite memories to prove it to yourself - it's ok, I'll wait.) So why am I bringing up this fun factoid? To drive home the point that now is the best season to be making memories with the kiddos. Today I'm sharing one of my very favorite things about being outside during the summer as a kid - making banana boats over a camp fire. Ever tried 'em? They're … [Read more...]
Mom Tools: How to Get Picky Eaters to Try New Stuff
Are you guys privy to the latest trend of sampler delivery boxes? Basically, every month a delicious (and inexpensive) box crammed with all sorts of new foods for you to sample arrives on your doorstep. Pretty cool way to beat the supermarket rut, right? Well, MPMK's newest sponsor, , has taken the idea to a whole new, brilliant level, by coming up with a kids' sampler box (because how many times have you spent your hard-earned cash on something you thought the littles would like, only to … [Read more...]
On The Road – A Family Road Trip Survival Guide
Fourteen hours, two young children, and two parents packed into one car. This obviously calls for a survival guide. Every summer since I can remember, I have taken a road trip from the Twin Cities to Red Lodge, Montana. I did it as a child with my parents and siblings, with friends as a young adult, and now with my own little family. And every year I am shocked at how long the car trip is. It reminds me a little bit of labor and delivery - forgetting the pain because the outcome is well worth … [Read more...]
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