I am always super gung-ho about doing an activity Advent... before December actually starts. By December 5th, I am regretting all of the super involved crafts I had planned, like building a gingerbread house from scratch, and wishing for a simple activity like singing Christmas carols instead. Then I feel like a failure because I can't do everything I had planned. December just gets too busy too fast. Advent activities are supposed to be fun, not stressful. They should help you connect … [Read more...]
It’s Back! MPMK Gift Guide Sales Page – Updated Daily!
Each year my mega gift guides collection grows in popularity and each year, right around this time, I start seeing a lot of my favorite items from the gift guides go on sale. And each year I try to figure out the best way to quickly let you know about these sales before they are over. One of my favorite things about this time of year, after all, is getting my kiddos the perfect engaging toy at a steal of a deal! So last year I tried something new. Because most social media … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Halloween Ritual?
Our family is big on traditions. We've got them for major events like birthdays and Christmas, as well as small things like Saturday mornings and bedtime. Recently, I’ve been thinking about all the Halloween activities and projects we’ve tried (or wanted to try) since the kids were born. This year, I’m looking to officially elevate a few of them to “tradition” status. As I was compiling ideas, it occurred to me you too might be interested in starting a family Halloween tradition. So I’ve … [Read more...]
Halloween Dinner the Kids Will Love: Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
We have been blessed to find ourselves in a neighborhood that really goes above and beyond on Halloween. You know the one- the houses decorations are over the top, at least a few give out full candy bars, and parents drop kids off by the van load. Last year we started, what I hope will be, an annual tradition of having a few families over to our house for dinner and trick-or-treating on Halloween night. I've been brainstorming filling dinner ideas to serve to all the kids before heading … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Easy Easter Dessert Recipe: Bunny Chow
Need an easy Easter potluck recipe or a new treat to fill those plastic eggs? You have to check out this dead simple Bunny Chow recipe. We brought it to our annual neighborhood egg hunt a few years ago and I got so many compliments I was actually embarassed by how little work I put into it! Here's Kristin with the recipe... Puppy Chow. It's also known as monkey munch, muddy buddies, muddy munch, or reindeer chow. You can now refer to this concoction of cereal, melted chocolate, and … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day DIY Mug (You can call me Queen Bee)
Mother's Day is the perfect time to try a DIY project and I guarantee you're going to adore this one. I want to make one for every mom I know! Here's Alli with the details... I am loving the "make your own mug" trend for two reasons: 1. There's nothing better than a handmade gift. 2. It's so amazingly EASY! I mean, really. The possibilities are endless. I picked up one mug at the dollar store for this project, and I found myself wishing I'd grabbed a dozen. I decided to go with a … [Read more...]
Play Dough Mats for Your Easter Baskets (Free Printables)
Easter! Do you have your baskets ready yet?! If not, no worries, get your 30 day free trial for Amazon Prime's 2-Day Shipping and use our recipe for getting your baskets put together STAT: Check out this roundup of our resident children's librarians' all-time favorite Easter books and pick up your favorite Add one or two picks from our list of Easter toys that promote creativity Roll up and insert our free Easter play dough mats (see below) Fill a few plastic eggs with our super … [Read more...]
7 Simple Easter Hair Ideas for Girls + A Video!
Now that S is 5, I'm finding that the standard "half up with one barrette on each side" hairdo that I've been relying on isn't quite cutting it anymore. While she's not overly demanding now (an especially sparkly barrette or two clips instead of one is enough of an upgrade from the norm at the moment), I can tell the days when she'll be begging for braids and bow buns aren't far off. I figure I might as well get out ahead of it and start learning about such techniques now. Plus, … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Dessert: White Chocolate Shamrocks
Looking for a simple St. Patrick's Day dessert to make and share with your little? We're all about the kid friendly recipes here and we think you're going to love this one. I have a little corner of my pantry where I keep seasonal baking supplies. Every year I add something new and this year it's the Wilton 8 Cavity Silicone Shamrock Mold. It's a petite treat mold that makes seasonal treats a cinch. All I have to do is decide what to put inside the molds and just-like-that, I have something … [Read more...]
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