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DIY Window Paints & Reader Projects

June 24 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

My little guy and I recently came across a recipe for washable window paints at our local craft store and just had to try it.  The process couldn't have been more simple!  Head over to momtastic for all the details.   And look what I found on the web this week.  Reader Fawnda over at Fireflies and Jellybeans tried out my Customized Baby Play Mat tutorial.  Didn't she do a great job? Be sure to check out our pinterest page of reader projects for lots more MPMK-inspired goodies and have a great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Creating & Exploring, The Make & Play Vault

DIY Creativity Center (Toddler-Friendly & Baby-Proof)

June 2 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

All it took was one little trip to IKEA and the creativity center that I've been visualizing for months now is finally a reality.  I was pleasantly surprised to find the main components came to a pre-tax total of only $70.       It's been up for two days and so far C has spent over an hour each morning parked here.  The best part is, it's always his idea - all the pretty materials on display seem to beckon to him (just as I hoped they would).     This is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, Organizing, The Make & Play Vault, Tutorials Tagged With: getting organized, home organization, organization, organize, organizer, organizing, Planner printables, playroom organization, printables

Paper Crane Tutorial to Help Your Children & Those in Japan

April 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

As I watched the disastrous events in Japan continue to unfold last week, I became grateful that my children are still young enough to carry on blissfully unaware of the tragedies occurring there.  But I know someday soon that will not be the case. So I've been doing some research on how to help kids cope with these types of events.  Here are four concrete steps parents can take to help:   Talk to them about what they're seeing and hearing.  Not sure where to start?  See Not Just Cute … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art + Kid Crafts, The Make & Play Vault, Tutorials

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