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One Quick Trick for Taking Better Photos with Baby

June 10 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

How to get baby to smile in selfie - love this tip, I have so many more smiling photos with my little man now! #UltraHug #spon

First and foremost today guys, I wanted to tell you all that this is STILL going on! But only for a few more days, so don't miss your chance! Now that you've done that - today's tip will be a big help! As hard as it is for me to believe, my youngest is already 14 months old (how did that happen?!). He grows and changes so much at this stage that - like many Moms in my shoes - it's extra important to me to take lots of photos. Not only that, to take photos with the two of us together! I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photography & Memory Keeping Tagged With: baby photo tips, how to get baby to smile in photos, how to take selfies with a baby, huggies ultahug

How to Save Money with a Birthday Gift Closet {POYEL}

May 26 by Annie

Setting up a Toy Gift Closet - a surprising way to actually save money.

If I'm honest, I've always thought setting up a birthday gift closet was a pretty unrealistic and over-the-top idea (as evidence by probably the most popular thing I've ever written). But then my son started elementary school and I quickly realized that the number of birthday party invites that come once your child becomes a student can be immense. Not only is it a stress-saver to always have an appropriate gift around, it can also be a serious money saver if you stock up whenever you see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Annie, Organizing, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: birthday gift closet, gift closet, gifts, How to get organized, live simply by annie, POYEL, present closet, present cupboard, presents, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life, toy closet

The Best Way to Fold Reusable Bags to Save Space (VIDEO)

May 20 by Annie

The best way to fold and store re-usable bags - this one tip has made a huge difference in my cupboards!

I've been meaning to post this video for quite a while (we're talking months) but - you know - life.  Now, however, the warm weather is coming and I'm not putting it off anymore. A neatly stored disposable bag or two in the car is a must have during summer - perfect for harnessing wet clothes and suits, sand toys, impromptu picnics, etc. And this method is pretty great just for keeping your cupboards from constantly overflowing too. Here's our resident professional organizer, Annie, with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Annie, Organizing, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: car organization, folding, how to fold reusable bags, How to get organized, how to store reusable bags, live simply by annie, POYEL, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life, reusable bags, tutorial, video

Green Clean Your Entire House – The Windows

April 26 by Kaley

The easiest (and greenest) way to clean your windows! - Part of a whole series on how and when to green clean your whole house.

 I'm pretty excited to introduce a new feature we're staring on MPMK today. As a busy mom of three little ones, I find anything that can help me keep our home clean and healthy in an easy and efficient way is pretty much invaluable. So how bunch a whole collections of somethings that do just that? "Project Green Clean Your ENTIRE House" is a series that is not only going to show you how to clean everything in your home using non-toxic, green methods - it's also going to tell you how often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cleaning House, Kaley, Project Green Clean Your ENTIRE House Tagged With: all natural cleaning solution, DIY cleaning solution, eco-friendly window cleaning, going green, green cleaning, green window wash, outside kid activities, Project Green Clean Your ENTIRE House, spring cleaning, windows

Spring Cleaning Sale & 4 Week Challenge Printable!

March 11 by MJ at Pars Caeli

The "Save Your Spring" bundle - designed to get you spring cleaning done and your spring break full of fun stuff in no time flat!

It's March and that can only mean two things. First, it's officially spring cleaning time. Second (and decidedly more fun), Spring Break is coming! Whether the idea of cleaning, sprucing and organizing fills you with glee or with dread - I've got two awesome offerings today to help you get it done quickly AND to enjoy all the extra free time with the kids. First on the list, MJ is here with a free "Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life" printable: our 4 week Spring Clean Challenge! It's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cleaning House, MJ, Printables, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: free printable, How to get organized, POYEL, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life, spring cleaning, spring cleaning printables

Eco-friendly Re-usable Cleaning Cloths

March 5 by Kaley

We used to go through so many paper towels at our house. We feel much better about using these reusable kits and the kiddos had a great time making them with me - super simple.

I love the convenience of the disinfecting wipes that come in the nice little packages. But I don't like the chemicals that come in them, the waste that they produce, or the cost. Especially when my little ones are using them. Thankfully, the DIY versions are super easy to make and may even encourage the kids to help with the clean up. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cleaning House, Kaley, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: cleaning with kids, DIY cleaning products, eco friendly, going green, green cleaning, green diy, How to get organized, kids cleaning kits, POYEL, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life, reusable cleaning wipes

POYEL: Free Closet Sorting Printables

February 16 by MJ at Pars Caeli

Free printables: clothing orgainzation labels - keeping the "too big" and "too small" baskets in each of my kids' closets and the donate/consign/keep in our laundry room for easy access.

You guys went so crazy over this idea to get the kids to put away their own clothes, that we came up with another Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life idea aimed at getting the kids (and the hubby) to do even more to get those closets sorted. And, once again, this one comes with a free printable to help you do it! Here's MJ with the details... Maybe it's the new year or the winter snows, but my children are all going through growth spurts right now. Their drawers and closets contain a lot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Decluttering, Design with Kids in Mind, MJ, Organizing, Printables Tagged With: children's chore lists, cleaning printables, clothing, clothing organization labels, free organization labels, free printable, How to get organized, POYEL, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life

How to Get Professional Looking Newborn Photos at Home

February 2 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Great step-by-step guide on how to save money and take your own newborn photos

Today we've got a tutorial I've been wanting to include in our Photography & Memory Keeping section for such a long time! Capturing a child's fleeting newborn stage is so important to so many parents out there but trying to get that elusive, perfect pic of a sleeping infant can be beyond frustrating and hiring it out can be prohibitively expensive. Of course not every type of shot can be achieved by a novice, the photo above of the baby propped up on her hands, for example, is done … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photography & Memory Keeping Tagged With: DIY newborn photos, how to take newborn photos, newborn photoshoot setup

POYEL: How to Stop Throwing Away Money on Wasted Food

January 28 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Such a great idea to stop wasting money on food - She keeps two lists in her kitchen and the other one is just as smart as this one!

Have you guys jumped onto the Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life bandwagon yet? We are already accomplishing so much and the year has barely begun. And just a quick reminder - only 3 days left to take advantage of our biggest sale of the year! Get The POYEL eBook, Our 38 page 2015 organizational printables pack AND our Kids' Responsibility and Money Management Kit for for 33% off! Was $22.97, only $14.99 through the end of January. What I love most about POYEL is the community that we've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Meal Planning, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Tagged With: how to stop wasting food, kitchen organization, meal planning, POYEL, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life

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