Yesterday we recapped our very favorite MPMK ideas for living and parenting better in 2013, today I'm bringing back another favorite - my two favorite nutritionists, Megan and Katie, from Prescribe Nutrition - to give us all a crash course on how to quickly get in the habit of eating to look and feel better this spring. Here's Katie with her... 5-step plan to jump starting a better eating routine for spring... … [Read more...]
How to Eat and Feel Better This Fall
So... it's September. That means it's time to get in gear for fall. The lovely ladies from Prescribe Nutrition are with us once again today sharing their thoughts on how to do just that. They've got lots of great tips, plus 2 delicious recipes, to get us feeling our best this autumn. Read on for all the goods. It's hard not to love summer. We gather, appreciate a couple of sunny months and enjoy a little less structure. Often by the time it comes to an end, though, we are ready. Ready … [Read more...]
Mom Style: Look Cute While Showing Less
Before we dive-in today, just a quick reminder that our two FREE parenting webinars on How to Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling are today, Wednesday June 5th! First in the morning at 10am PST/1pm EST, then at night at 6pm PST/ 9pm EST. Go here to reserve your spot. It's every woman's favorite time of year - swimsuit season. Do you guys struggle with this one as much as I do? Of course there's the usual body issues that a bathing suit can bring out in even the most … [Read more...]
Free Resources to Try “Yogic Sleep”
Have you guys heard of "yogic sleep"? It's a practice that can help with stress, insomnia, anxiety, and more. I'm so excited to try it, wanna do it with me? Here's Anna with the details... One of the most challenging aspects of motherhood for me has been finding ways to quiet my mind. I hate to admit this, but even on my yoga mat or during mass it's difficult to quiet the chatter of to-do lists that run through my mind like a news ticker with neon lights. In a more literal sense, there is … [Read more...]
Swimsuit Protocol: Get Ready for Summer STAT
Hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day. As a late treat for all the moms out there, I've asked my girls Katie and Megan from Prescribe Nutrition to once again stop by. Today they'll be sharing their top secret "Swimsuit Protocol" - guaranteed to have us all feeling a little better this summer. And if you want to take it a step further, they're once again graciously offering MPMK readers 20% off their online clean eating class "New Rules: Nutrition for Real Life". Just use the code MPMK20 … [Read more...]
No More Highs and Lows – More Energy Without the Caffeine
When our Happy Drink post came out last month it got a hugely positive response! Apparently, there are quite a few of you out there looking for healthy ways to boost your energy in the morning. One of the questions we got quite a lot of, though, was "what about the non-coffee drinkers?". Today we've got an answer for you but I'll warn you - it may take a little courage on your part to try it out. Are you game? Hippocrates, the "Father of Medicine" recommended it, thousands swear by it, … [Read more...]
Try It Together: Homemade Honey Hair Masks
When I was growing up, I was always one for a good DIY beauty treatment. Oatmeal masks, lemon juice highlights - it was all so much fun! Which is why I love the idea of indulging in a regular honey hair mask with your littles. What a great way to make them feel extra special. Anna's here today with all the details on how to create some fun memories with the kids and get a healthy scalp and shiny hair, all in one fell swoop. We think raw honey is the bees knees at our house. In the … [Read more...]
Start Your Day Saying, “Hello, Happy Drink!”
You guys know I've been on a clean eating kick as of late. So far it's going pretty well - mood and energy are up, exhaustion is down. And, major bonus, my adult acne (yay, you heard me) which mysteriously appeared about 6 months ago is gone - hallelujah! It hasn't been easy, but for the most part I've been able to find substitutes for my vices; cucumber slices with laughing cow cheese instead of crackers, stevia instead of sugar, etc. The one place I've struggle though, is with my morning … [Read more...]
Stocking Your Kitchen for Cold & Flu Season
We tackled decluttering the kitchen last year with POYEL so today instead of focusing on cleaning out, we're talking about stocking up. Cold and flu season is officially upon us and Natalie's here today sharing her secrets for keeping a well-stocked kitchen that's ready to wage war on sick bugs. I've never been one to experiment much with home remedies but recently our babysitter suggested placing a quartered raw onion in S's room when she had a cold - it worked wonders! Were you sick over … [Read more...]