Image Credit: © Donnie Ray Jones | 10.26.14 (text added) | CC by 2.0 Do you ever think to yourself, "I am ALWAYS tired."? I went through a big slump after having S, in which I just couldn't seem to find my energy anywhere. Plus, I had headaches for a lot of the day, every day. All that exhaustion and pain meant I had no energy to play with the kids plus I was moody and crabby with a short fuse and very short on Mama patience. At first I tried to figure it out on my own, then I sought … [Read more...]
Roundup: Not Your Mother’s Engravable Jewelry
Valentine's Day is just around the corner so I thought today would be a good time to roundup some of my favorite engravable "initials" jewelry and show you that there's more to Stella & Dot than just #5RingsToStopYelling. And if a link to this post, or any of the links within the post, happens to, somehow, get emailed to your husband, then it'll be a win-win-win. Your hubby will be guaranteed a victory with his V-day gift this year and you will get a gorgeous piece of bling … [Read more...]
Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa: An Insider’s Guide
All this month we're talking about New Year's Resolutions and today I am SO VERY EXCITED to finally share with you one of the most amazing experiences of my life, which came about from a 12th-hour New Year's resolution- to travel more as a family. This story is actually a little crazy, and more than a little out of character for my Type-A self. Here's how it all started... It was early November last year when three important things happened. First, I came across a very compelling … [Read more...]
Win a New Bissell Vacuum Steam Mop & Get Away of Your Choice
It seems like we went a long time without giving anything away here and then - boom! - the last few weeks have been giveaway central. Congrats to Lindsay Conn Dotzlaf and Michele Waggoner, the two winners of our BISSELL Symphony™ All-in-One Vacuum & Steam Mop giveaway. If you didn't win, you're in luck because Bissell has an even bigger giveaway going on right now. Here are the details... The new BISSELL Symphony™ All-in-One Vacuum & Steam Mop handles messes in one easy step, … [Read more...]
Genius Ideas for Going Green and Saving Money
DIY cleaners and beauty products that will save me money, keep toxins out of the house, and help the environment? Yes, please. I'm loving this roundup Kristin put together for us. Now I just have to decided what to make this weekend - foaming hand wash, a few two-ingredient spa treatments, toilet bombs, or all of the above. Going green doesn't have to mean a whole-life overhaul. If we all make simple little changes, we can make a difference in the condition of the planet we leave for our … [Read more...]
“Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life” Planner Printables Now Available!
It's that time of year again, when we all take a deep breath and vow to make a fresh start. And to help you out, we've got some big, exciting news to share today! When we launched our handbook to leading a more simplified life, Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life: The Quick Start Guide. It was a huge success and we've since sold well over 10,000 copies. But I also heard from you guys that you would like some handy-dandy printables to go along with your newly-formed action plans. So last … [Read more...]
Absolutely Everything You Need to Know to Get Kids Suited Up for Winter Weather
Every year around this time our family starts gearing up for what is (somewhat ominously) know as "the rainy season" here in Seattle. It's a two part process, first we arm ourselves with the right gear, second with the right attitude. Today I'm teaming up with our friends at Polarn O. Pyret to give you a detailed look at our techniques for making sure a little (or a lot of) rain doesn't stop us from getting out of the house and enjoying nature. I'm going to be sharing all of my … [Read more...]
New eBook! Hands On Holidays: Simple Ideas for Making Memories October through December
For the last couple of months I've been working behind the scenes on a big new project for MPMK. I didn't want to say anything earlier for fear that it wouldn't be done in time. But it's almost done now and I couldn't be more excited to share with you my upcoming eBook: Hands-On Holidays. If you want to be the first to know when it comes out, and to take advantage of a special 20% discount, be sure to join our mailing list here! Good News! It's Now On Sale HERE For me, the excitement of … [Read more...]
Our Ten Favorite Things in the Kitchen
I don't know about you, but I don't cook much in the summertime. Mostly we grill, which I leave to my hubby, and munch on lots of fresh fruit, cold salads, and corn on the cob. But autumn is a different story, it's a time when I look to get back into the kitchen and to start focusing on making heartier soups, stews, and casseroles. In fact, I often cook these thing two batches at a time - one to eat and one to freeze. If you're looking to work your way back to the kitchen too, we've got a … [Read more...]
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