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4 Steps to Start an Amazing Family Movie Night Tradition

March 15 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Photo via Decoholic. Remember a time when technology brought people together? When the whole family would gather around the only TV in the house instead of spreading out to separate rooms and devices? Yes, these days personal gadgets tend to isolate people in their own cyber world, but you don’t have to feel hopeless. There are ways for you to use technology to engage your family as a unit—a movie night, for example! Here are some ideas for making the most of this evening activity for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Everyday Tagged With: family movie night, movie night, movie night recipe, Ratatouille move night menu

3 Things that Worked for Us Last Week

March 30 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I'm starting something new today... During these trying times I want to share as many helpful tools as possible, especially those that we've tried in our home and found to be super helpful.With that in mind, I'm going to start writing about a few things that have been working for us from time to time.Here's last week's list...#1 Bulk Frozen FruitGood nutrition is, of course, super important right now but going to the store every week to get fresh fruit doesn't align with best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Everyday Tagged With: adventure academy, family tik tok, heathy snack, online learning, tik tok for families

My Family Lives in the Coronavirus Epicenter in the U.S. – Here’s How We’re Handling It

March 2 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, more and more families will have to deal with its effects. Today, I thought I'd share with you my experience so far as a mom of three elementary-aged kids living in the center of the U.S. outbreak.I live 10 minutes away from the hospital where the six American Coronavirus deaths occurred. Two of my three children were born there. My husband was actually a hospital administrator there for 5 years before switching hospitals last year. On … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Everyday Tagged With: coronavirus epicenter, family prep for coronavirus, family preparation for coronavirus, talking to kids about coronavirus, washington coronavirus

Why I’m Making Breakfast Our New Family Meal (and You Should, Too!)

February 25 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Thank you Honey Bunches of Oats® Frosted Cereal for sponsoring this post. Now available at major retailers nationwide! This time of year, my kids’ after school activities start to really take over our schedule, especially All. The. Sports.  Skiing for all three is wrapping up, we just had little league baseball tryouts for my oldest son, AND my daughter decided to start basketball. No joke, in the spring we’re often gone during dinnertime as many as four out of five weeknights. That means we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Everyday Tagged With: cereal, frosted cereal, honey bunches of oats frosted cereal, kids breakfast

Ultimate Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Fall

September 24 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

My minimalist mom capsule wardrobe was so popular the last few years (and made dressing each day so fun and easy) that I couldn’t wait to do it again this year. Only a little better. Why? Because I've done my very best this year to keep my picks as inexpensive as possible- the majority being under $30!Every piece here is a proven winner– that shirt, cardigan, hoodie, and pair of jeans that you’ll reach for again and again. These are the items that keep us comfortably chasing the kids all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Everyday, Uncategorized Tagged With: capsule wardrobe, capsule wardrobe for moms, fall capsule wardrobe, minimalist capsule wardrobe, Mom capsule wardrobe

MEGA Round Up of School Lunches (for Everyone!)

September 10 by Natalie

School is back. The thought alone is overwhelming for most of us. Myself included, now that my youngest is also in school and I have three lunches to pack! Thankfully, the entire blogosphere is here to help. I've combed through tons of blog posts to bring you this GIANT round up of school lunch ideas. There are literally THOUSANDS of lunch ideas in the links below. Can you handle it? We've got your simple lunches, your non-sandwich lunches, your gluten/dairy/nut/soy/egg-free lunches, your paleo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Natalie, The Everyday

How to Save Big on Back-to-School Shopping at Goodwill

August 16 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

It's back-to-school time, which means it's also time to spend an alarming amount of money on back-to-school clothes, backpacks, shoes, etc. Or is it?Before you break out that credit card, I wanted to make sure you're thinking about one of my favorite stores that's guaranteed not to break the bank- Goodwill.As my kids continue to get older and the cost of their clothes seems to grow along with their fashion opinions, I've realized that I have to find a way to cut back the spending. And once I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: Parenting, The Everyday Tagged With: back to school clothes, back to school shopping, Back to school thrift store shopping, back-to-school hacks, thrift store shopping, vintage clothes

The Finds to Take Your Patio to the Next Level

May 21 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

You might remember that last summer we finally invested in making our deck more inviting... on a budget!Below is a reminder of what we ended up with but first a quick note, MAKE SURE YOU SCROLL DOWN for two big finds... I'm so excited about the knock off of the Target Egg Chair that I found for 40% LESS!!Speaking of wicker chairs, Pier1 is having a sale on all of their super fun Swingasan chairs!As a reminder, here's what we got:Better Homes & Gardens Hawthorne Park 4pc Sofa Conversation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: The Everyday Tagged With: best outdoor design, best outdoor furniture, deck decor, diy decor, diy patio, Memorial Day Sales, outdoor furniture, patio decor

Parenting Hack: The Secret to Getting Your Kids to Love Brushing Their Teeth

September 11 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

*This post is sponsored by Colgate, all opinions are 100% our own. Isn’t bedtime the craziest part of a day as a parent? I think one of the things that makes it such a challenge is that there are so many parts of bedtime, from baths to pjs, teeth brushing to tucking in your child (possibly 7 times). There are some things you can skip at bedtime or re-arrange to make it easier and faster. Baths don’t have to be every single night and you could read to your children over breakfast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fresh Finds: Parenting Tagged With: brushingkidsteeth, healthyhabits, kidschores, kidsroutines, kidstoothbrushes

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