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Candy-Free Valentine: Cleaning Baskets the Whole Family Will Love

February 10 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

You know what's great about having toddlers around? They actually want to clean! It's a treat to them.  So much so that I'm giving my littles cleaning baskets for Valentine's Day because I know they'll adore them - not because the net result will be a cleaner home for me (that's just a bonus). Actually, I already gave my tots a sneak peak of the goods so I could show you how much they loved their new kits... Love them they did and I'm positive your kids will feel the same. Unless they've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, Style & Simplify, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: candy-free Valentine, kids chores, kids cleaning kits, Valentine baskets

Getting Our Christmas Craft On

December 18 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I always try to make an extra effort to do some special activities with the littles this time of year. Lately, I find sitting around the art table with the kids is just about all I want to do. So here's a glimpse of a few simple crafts the kiddos and I have made together this past week.  I hope you can find the time to share one or two of them with your little ones. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Exploring, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault

Classic Christmas Craft: Falling Snowflakes

December 13 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Allison's here today helping us check off #14 on our family activity Advent list: easy and lovely paper snowflakes that everyone in the family will have fun making. There seems to be a never ending itch to craft this time of year. Whether it's at home or at school my boys seem to be crafting away! One of their favorite simple crafts is paper snowflakes. No snowflake comes out the same and they love seeing how their creations turn out. For them the projects that bring instant satisfaction are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Allison, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault

Our Modern Update on a Holiday Decor Classic

December 3 by Kristin

This trick totally took my holiday decor to the next level.

Kristin's back today sharing a really smart way to bring your holiday decor up a notch this year. I'm already eyeing a large window in our living room to try it out! Decorating for the holidays can be so much fun!  I love changing things out and making each year slightly different from the last.  This year, I wanted to stray a little bit from all the greenery that I used last year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kristin, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: Christmas decorating ideas, easy holiday decor trick, professional holiday decor ideas

How to Make Designer Holiday Cards at Home

November 29 by Jen

This is going to save me so much money this year!

I am head over heels in love with the gorgeous holiday stationery offerings by fabulous companies like minted. The problem is I send out a lot of holiday cards. A lot, as in over 100. Is that crazy? Am I normal? I’m not sure, but I do know that it adds up quickly, especially when you factor in postage. Despite the cost, what really holds me back is the commitment to one design. I like to tailor my messages and photos to groups of people. Close friends, for example, are likely to receive a more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Jen, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: DIY holiday cards, DIY photo Christmas card, how to make your own Christmas cards, make your own photo cards

DIY Advent Calendar to Make with the Kids

November 26 by Kaley

Love the clean look of this simple Advent calendar and it's surprisingly well-suited for making with kids of all ages!

Kaley's here today sharing a cheerful and modern DIY Advent calendar - the perfect home for our 24 Family Advent Activities. A kid's art activity that is easy enough for all ages, cute enough to use as holiday decor, durable enough to last year after year, and doubles as a fun Advent calendar? Yes please! I have been wanting to try freezer paper stencils forever, and I thought Advent bags would be the perfect time to try it out. These cute little bags can be used in a million different ways, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Kaley, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY advent calendar

Our Advent Activity List

November 20 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

24 unique and low-stress ideas for families to countdown to Christmas - #11 is our kids' favorite new tradition.

image source Yesterday, I shared my favorite Advent calendars.  Today, I thought I'd provide some help filling up your calendar of choice.  I've decided to bite the bullet this year and go with an activity Advent.   Psst one quick thing... Christmas is coming SOON, be sure to check out our SUPER POPULAR toy gift guide (viewed over 7,000,000 times by parents in the know): You Won't Find a Toy List Like This Anywhere Else! Hint: Great picks for kids of all ages and interests on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: advent calendar, family advent activities, family Christmas activities

Do You Have Your Advent Calendar Yet?

November 19 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

It's mid-November, you know what that means... time to figure out this year's Advent calendar. What?  You're still thinking about Thanksgiving?  Me too.  But December will be here before we know it. I'm hoping to pull together an extra special list of Advent activities for the kids this year (more on that tomorrow) so I need to start planning now.  Step number one is to find a snazzy calendar.  To that end, here's a list of my favorite offerings this year. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: The Everyday, Seasonal Fun

How to Pull Together a Holiday Feast Fit for Everyone

November 15 by Natalie

In years past, I would have been seriously rattled if someone coming to my holiday table announced that they were Vegan, Paleo or Gluten-free. I can just see myself scrambling around like a crazy person, trying to figure out what exactly to feed them. This year at Thanksgiving, I’m going to be that odd person out. As I’m thinking through my holiday plans, I wanted to share with you some tips on how to accommodate your friends and family members with dietary restrictions. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Natalie, Seasonal Fun

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