Happy September guys! It's the first week of school for my kids and that means I've got our morning and afternoon routines on the brain. If you're in the same boat, I've got a great deal for you today! For two weeks only I'm offering our readers... 30% off our Kids Responsibility & Money Management Kit Just use the code: BackToSchool What would you say if I told you that my 4 and 5 year old get up, get dressed, and even make breakfast on their own every morning - … [Read more...]
Free Printable: Setting up a Simple Routine with Kids
Long summer days without the rushing and time constraints that come with the school year sound heavenly. Lazy days relaxing in the hammock and swimming until dark, then sleeping in and doing it all over again. Thats how I wanted my summer to go. But with two little ones running around, that just wasn't realistic. As an elementary school teacher, I know that kids thrive on routine. And setting up a simple routine always ensures smoother days but just the word "routine" seems to go against the … [Read more...]
2015 Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Printables Now for Sale!
Is it just me or does shipping the kids back to school make you crave order and routine??? If simplifying your life by organizing yourself and your family is on the top of your wish list, we've got a great news AND a great deal for you just for being an MPMK reader. LIMITED TIME, BACK-TO-SCHOOL OFFER! Get all 4 of our top-selling MPMK e-products for one amazing bundle price $12.98 That's 50% off the regular retail value of $25.97! The 2016 Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life Printables … [Read more...]
What To Do To Prepare For Travel Departure (with Free Printable)
Summer is the time of travel, which can be great, but also a bit trying. So over the next week or two, we'll be featuring ways to increase the fun, decrease the stress. Kicking us off today is Annie with tips for getting your home and life set for your return before you leave. Plus, there's a free printable - so be sure to read all the way to the end! There's a lot to think about when it comes to planning for travel. All too often, the focus is solely on packing for trips and travel … [Read more...]
POYEL: Using Technology to Get the Chores Done Whine-Free
It's March! Which means spring - and spring cleaning - are just around the corner. Which also means it's time to dig into some more Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life ideas. Today Kristin's here sharing her favorite app for motivating her kids to get their chores done (without having to nag, yell, or essentially drag the will to participate out of them). And speaking of POYEL - don't forget, our new freezer cooking eBook is coming out in a matter of days. Be sure to join MPMK's newsletter … [Read more...]
Your Entire Family’s Schedule, All in One Place
photo credit: Johan Larsson I've got something both fun and incredibly useful for you guys today. The lovely Carley from Digitwirl has kindly agreed to stop by and give us a break down of the best apps out there for managing your whole family's schedule in one place. Is that just what we need to start our POYEL new year off right, or what? In case you're not familiar with Digitwirl, it's a gem of a site in-which Carley schools busy folks like us on how to use killer tech tools that … [Read more...]
DIY Reusable To-Do List
Today I'm sharing with you the full post of an organizational DIY I did over at U-Create a while back. Hopefully it'll get you moving in the right (orderly) direction. You'll only need five minutes and three simple items: a stack of colorful sticky notes, a marker, and a shadow box. I got my shadow box from Ikea (it measures 19.5" square) but, as I'm sure you all know, they can be found at any local craft store. Start by labeling your top row of sticky notes. I used the headings: … [Read more...]
Reusable To-Do List
Today I'm sharing with you the full post of an organizational DIY I did over at U-Create a while back. Hopefully it'll get you moving in the right (orderly) direction. Enjoy: You'll only need five minutes and three simple items: a stack of colorful sticky notes, a marker, and a shadow box. I got my shadow box from Ikea (it measures 19.5" square) but, as I'm sure you all know, they can be found at any local craft store. Start by labeling your top row of sticky notes. I used the … [Read more...]