It is better to give than to receive. And there's no time like the present! Even young children can learn the joy of giving. Why is this important? It's important because we are raising our kids in a me-me-me culture. Kids are bombarded with messages about satisfying our own needs and getting what we want. Immediately. Slowing down to focus on others balances all of the 'me' messages. Sometimes, we put off the idea of service or giving because it just seems so overwhelming. I don't … [Read more...]
Best Phone Photo Apps for Moms
I had an epiphany recently about this little site of mine. While I love everything that we cover here, I realized that there are 4 topics that I am TRULY passionate about. Why? Because these are the four things I can use the most with my own family! In no particular order, they are: Family Friendly Recipes & Meal Planning Engaging Play Ideas Parenting Hacks Photography Tips for Busy Parents and Photo Organization & Projects So I'm going to be experimenting with mainly … [Read more...]
In the Kitchen: Seasonal Recipe Round-up
Spring produce can't be beat! After months of apples and all types of squash, a refreshing palette of colors bursts across the produce aisle. I compiled a list of my favorite nine recipes that will use all those delicious farmer's market finds. Maybe you have favorites that you go back to year after year (mine happens to be artichokes). Hopefully, this list will inspire you to try something new like leeks or prosciutto-wrapped apricots! … [Read more...]
Happy Family Habit #12: Spend One-on-One Time with Each Child
You've heard it said that the days are long but the years are short. If you are a mom, you've experienced this to be true. When the kids are little, you spend your days constantly feeding, changing, wiping, fixing, answering and the list goes on. Raising kids takes a LOT of work! But, they are growing up before our eyes and with each passing year those little tasks we're needed for diminishes. For those of you that don't know, I'm a mom of two boys (13 and 11) and a nine year old girl. I … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning: Free 4-Week Printable Plan
Now that it's March, we're definitely due a Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life spring cleaning post... have you gotten started yet? Yeah, me neither. But I'm giving myself some grace and saying there's still time! In that spirit, Kristin has rounded up for us some of the best FREE spring cleaning checklists around to help get you started. And, as a special bonus, there's a free 4-week spring cleaning calendar at the end of this post. If there's anyone that can inspire us to Spring Clean, … [Read more...]
Playtime: Setting Up a Food Exploration Station for Baby
We're back today with our sponsor Ella's Kitchen giving you the low down on how to set up a food exploration station for your baby. The idea is a simple one - let baby learn about and build an interest in food through all of his or her senses, including touch! By encouraging your baby to explore new foods tactilely, you're helping to foster their interest in food in general and to grow adventurous and healthy eaters. That's a goal both Ella's Kitchen and MPMK can get behind - for even … [Read more...]
Learning to Explore Food Through Play: Fruit-Filled Jigglers
Today we're once again exploring ideas for building good eaters through food play with our sponsor Ella’s Kitchen, producer of some of my kids' favorite fruit and veggies squeezers (yes, big kids love them too) and big time believers in the importance of raising healthy and adventurous eaters. (Be sure to also check out our previous adventures with pancake decorating and rainbow, scented glitter slime.) I just love how these colorful fruit-filled jigglers will entice all of baby's senses … [Read more...]
Genius Ideas for Going Green and Saving Money
DIY cleaners and beauty products that will save me money, keep toxins out of the house, and help the environment? Yes, please. I'm loving this roundup Kristin put together for us. Now I just have to decided what to make this weekend - foaming hand wash, a few two-ingredient spa treatments, toilet bombs, or all of the above. Going green doesn't have to mean a whole-life overhaul. If we all make simple little changes, we can make a difference in the condition of the planet we leave for our … [Read more...]
Valentine Activity for Baby: Decorating (and Eating) Healthy Pancakes
Looking for a fun Valentine's Day activity for baby? How about whipping up some healthy pancakes and letting your littles go wild decorating them with some equally nutritious toppers? We're once again teaming up with Ella's Kitchen to share with you some ideas on how to build good eaters through sensory play and today it's all about the love. The idea is a simple one - let baby learn about and build an interest in food through all of his or her senses, including touch! By encouraging your … [Read more...]
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