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The Forever Home Project: Play Room Update

October 16 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

It's time for another installment from "The Forever Home Project". That means a play room update and the results from your vote on our new rug. Before we get to that... Don’t forget I’m once again part of the Zparents facebook chat going on today at 9am PST/ 12pm EST. So come stop by the Clif Kid facebook wall and dish with me all about festive, creative family fun for the holiday season. There will be prizes too! To refresh your memory, the room we're discussing today isn't our main living … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Simplify, The Forever Home Project

The Forever Home Project: Creating a Shared Study Space

September 23 by Julee

I'm so happy to share with you guys that we've added another fabulous contributor to our team.  Like me, Julee has recently moved into what she considers to be her "forever home" and, like me, she'll be sharing her journey here on MPMK. This project, afterall, is all about the different ways people go about making a house a home and I'm really excited to start adding Julee's perspective. Today she's got an awesomely informative post all about how to create a shared study space for the kids. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Julee, Style & Simplify, The Forever Home Project

Giveaway: hAppy Wireless Smart App Printers worth $500!

September 20 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I've got a super cool giveaway for you guys today that I just know you're going to LOVE.  The ZINK hAppy and hAppy+ are a new line of clever little devices called smart app printers. What's so unique about them?  They're wireless, app-based, mobile, and (get this) ink free printers that use rolls of adhesive backed paper that are 19 feet long and available in 3/8”, 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 2” widths. So basically you can keep these little guys anywhere (in your pantry, your car, or even your purse) and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Simplify Tagged With: sponsored

The Forever Home Project: Modern Farmhouse Style

September 9 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Top photo source Threshold™ Carey Dining Chairs from Target - $120/pair Dining Table I just ordered for nearly 50% off at Joss & Main - no longer available, sorry. Armoire wine cabinet from BHG Rustic barn art via Etsy. It's time for another update on The Forever Home Project. Thanks so much for your help choosing a rug for the living/playroom last time around. The decision has been made and I hope to be updating you guys with some pretty photos soon (hint: if you just can't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Simplify, The Forever Home Project

The Forever Home Project: A New MPMK Series

August 20 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

So I've talked a bit here and there about our move this summer, but I haven't really told you guys the whole story.  This move was a big deal for us, as most moves are for most people, in terms of logistics and timing and just overall stress.  But it was also a big deal for us because it represented a major milestone that we've been working towards for the past 5 years. For all intents and purposes, we intend for this new house to be our forever home.  The place where our kids ride their bikes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Style & Simplify, The Forever Home Project Tagged With: Forever home project, home design, modern parents messy kids, MPMK

Friday Fresh Finds: On-the-Go Moms

July 19 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

It's been a while since we put together a Fresh Finds roundup.  Since I declared yesterday that 2013 was the summer of the move, I thought a collection of our favorite finds for all on-the-go mamas (moving or not) would be appropriate.  (And p.s., if you're on-the go a lot this summer, don't forget to check out our tips on how to prepare your home before moving/traveling and how to eat healthy while in motion.) The comfy play dress Remember how I said I wanted to introduce you guys to more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: Playtime, Style & Simplify, The Everyday

Mom Style: Look Cute While Showing Less

June 5 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

Filed Under: Mom Health, Beauty & Style, Style & Simplify

Swimsuit Protocol: Get Ready for Summer STAT

May 13 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

Filed Under: Mom Health, Beauty & Style, Style & Simplify

Getting in the Picture with Your Kids

May 8 by Kristin

Easy ways to get in the photo with your kids - because they'll want pictures with mom in them when they're all grown up!

MPMK contributor and professional photographer Kristin is here today sharing easy ways to ensure that you show up in the family photos.  As moms, we're often the ones snapping the pics (or sometimes even hiding from the camera), but we need to remember it's such a gift to our kids to make sure they have photographic evidence of these years with you! With Mother's Day around the corner, I wanted to talk about some easy tips on getting into the picture with your kids.  As moms, we need to do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kristin, Photography & Memory Keeping, Style & Simplify Tagged With: family photography, getting mom in the photo, getting mom in the picture, how to get in the picture

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