Just in case any of you out there are procrastinators like me, I thought I'd offer up one more Mother's Day gift guide before you're really and truly out of time. Before we get to the goods, have I ever told you how fun gift guides are to put together? They're like cyber window shopping. Honestly, this one is nothing more than all the stuff I'd buy myself for Mother's Day. As I was putting it together I noticed a theme, or rather two themes. Half of the products are all about taking care … [Read more...]
Fresh Finds: Mother’s Day Gift Guide
I never know how to go about Mother's Day ideas here on MPMK. Given that most of you are yourself the mom of the family, I'm not sure whether to highlight stuff for you or for your own mom. Today I'm doing a little of both. Accessories are a great pick either way. They last longer than most clothing and get used all the time, giving Mom lots of opportunities to think of the gift-giver. Here are some of my current favorites: Karma Necklace - I love delicate pieces … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget Teacher Appreciation Week!
The title of this one is a little misleading. These pretty pencils aren't actually dip-dyed, they just mimic the look that's so popular right now. You see, ever since these cheerful spoons started popping up all over Pinterest, I knew I wanted to put my own spin on them. Pencils seemed like a great mini-project to try out the technique. Plus one of the biggest perks of being a teacher has to be having an excuse to collect pretty school supplies (that and the whole helping to shape … [Read more...]
Creative Play Finds for the Easter Basket
Last year I talked a lot about going DIY instead of commercial with the kids' Easter baskets but I never really went into detail on why. Part of it is self-preservation (lots of sugar + my 1 1/2 year old and 3 1/2 year old = bad things). But nixing the candy still leaves plenty of options outside the homemade sphere. There are, after all, lots of commercial products that do a great job of inspiring creative play. The larger reason is that I know both sets of grandparents will get the kids … [Read more...]
Valentines for Her
I wasn't quite sure what to title this post (What to Want for Valentine's Day?). It seems a little odd to put up a collection of gift ideas for her... I'm well aware that the husband's reading this blog are few and far between. But I know of several women who have the sweet tradition of either gifting their girlfriends or treating themselves for the holiday. Just in case that's something you do (or would like to start doing), here are 9 items to brighten any woman's day. (There are a few … [Read more...]
Sweet V-Day Stuff to Make for (or with) the Kids
If you're looking for a way to forgo the chocolate this Valentine's Day, consider gifting your kiddo one of these lovely DIYs instead. You'll find goodies here appropriate for every age, and even one or two perfect for the little men in your life. Some are super simple, a few take a little more effort, and many would make great projects for siblings to gift to one another. top left: Pillow Talk Pillow top right: Hex Nut Pendant bottom: Painted Heart Bag Love Bugs - My … [Read more...]
Non-Cheesy V-Day Gifts for Him
image via Nancy Nikko Design This February 14th will be the 12th Valentine's Day my husband and I spend together (that's right, we're already up to a dozen!). Maybe it's just me, but I'm finding it tougher and tougher to come up with novel, non-cheesy gifts that he'll actually like. No, it's not just me, I'm sure of it - shopping for love tokens for the menfolk is just plain hard! Just in case you're struggling with the same dilemma, I've curated a short list of guy gifts … [Read more...]
Teacher Christmas Gift Idea – DIY Treat Kits
I promised I'd be back today with ideas for teacher Christmas gifts. For me, a handmade food-centric gift is the way to go. And this year I'm loving the idea of a "make-it-yourself kit" instead of a typical fruitcake. These cookie kits featured over at Lil Magoolie are a perfect example of what I'm talking about. Who wouldn't love a gift like this? (Also check out this huge roundup of Gifts-In-a-Jar Recipes for lots more ideas along the same lines) Another idea I'm … [Read more...]
My Very Best Finds for Stocking Stuffers
For some reason, this year I just can't stop coming up with stocking stuffer ideas. Maybe it's because I'm really trying to stick to my guns and pare down the number of gifts under the tree. The one thing I didn't set a hard and fast rule for were the stockings, so (of course) I'm on the verge of going totally overboard. In an effort to curb my madness share the love, today I'm sharing my very favorite picks with you... First up is the Kimochis Mini Bag of Mixed Feelings. I was … [Read more...]