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Tips & Tricks for an Awesome Father’s Day Photo Print

June 11 by Kaley

You guys have probably seen this photo print idea floating around pinterest - isn't the idea brilliant?  How amazing would it be to have one of these from every year showing how the kids have grown and changed? I'm definitely putting this idea on the "to-do list" for this Father's Day - which is why I'm so happy Kaley is here with us sharing lots of creative tips and clever ideas for getting it done right. Father's Day is this weekend (seriously, how is it June already?)  and we have a fun … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Kaley, Photography & Memory Keeping, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: Father's Day gift ideas, Father's Day photo gift, homemade father's day card, homemade Father's Day gift

Father’s Day Craft: “Dad’s Stache” Tray

June 10 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

"Dad's Stache" Tray - ha ha!

Father's Day is less than a week away - everybody ready?  In case not, I thought I'd throw up one of my all-time favorite MPMK Father's Day projects.  It's super cheap inexpensive and easy to make. Plus, what Dad doesn't like a funny gift? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY Father's Day, Father's Day, Father's Day craft, Father's Day gift ideas, recycled crafts, upcycled crafts

3 New Approaches to The Easter Egg

March 27 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Love these Easter projects using melted crayons, washi tape, and stamps - perfect for older kids.

Happy hump day friends.  Do you all have big Easter plans for this weekend?  We're actually double booked - which I'm bummed about.  Friends of ours are hosting a hunt in their backyard and the idea of all our littles running around together sounds so fun. But our annual tradition is to head home for an organized egg hunt with both sets of grandparents - anything else just wouldn't be Easter.  (Plus the Easter bunny himself makes an appearance, which the kids love).  So we'll be piling in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Style & Simplify, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: Easter activities for kids, Easter art, Easter crafts, melted crayon Easter eggs, stamped Easter eggs, washi tape crafts, washi tape Easter eggs

Watercolor Eggs: For a More Creative Dyeing Experience

March 18 by Kaley

The perfect method for dying eggs with kids - allows for more creativity and less mess!

Hope everyone had a good St. Paddy's Day, now it's time for Easter - it's so early this year! Kaley's here sharing an awesome idea on how to make egg dying more fun for the littles.  I'll definitely be trying this with S and C for Easter.  In fact, boiled eggs have become a daily snack around here ever since New Year, New Rules so this might become a regular art activity for us. QUESTION OF THE DAY Speaking of Easter - how do you all hunt?  Do you prefer a small backyard gathering or do you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Holiday Projects, Kaley, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: Easter activities for kids, Easter egg dying with kids, mess-free Easter eggs, watercolor Easter eggs

Make It: St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Treasure Box

March 6 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Surprise! You're getting a twofer today. Since our Midweek Musing is a little light (What can I say? I just wasn't in the mood to go heavy), I wanted to also stop in and quickly share this fun St. Paddy's Day activity I put together for eHow. Sensory boxes are nothing new around here, and the rainbow variety has long been a classic.  But what makes this version special is what can be found at the bottom of the rainbow - shamrocks and leprechaun gold, of course.  Pop over here for all the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, Sensory & Interactive Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: how to color rice, rainbow rice, rainbow rice sensory box, rice sensory box, St. Patrick's Day craft, St. Patrick's Day Kid Craft, St. Patrick's Day sensory box

Valentine Keepsake: Simple Memory Garland

February 12 by Alli

Last Friday I sent out a quick social media poll on how I should celebrate V-Day with my littles. The winning pick leads me to believe you all appreciate a good, simple project over fancy bells and whistles (my peeps)... With that in mind, I think you're all going to want to jump right into Alli's Valentine's Day project with your own kiddos - like, immediately. Happy Valentine's Day! If you are anything like me, this is one of those holidays that tends to play second fiddle. As much as I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Holiday Projects, Style & Simplify, The Make & Play Vault

Candy-Free Valentine: Cleaning Baskets the Whole Family Will Love

February 10 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

You know what's great about having toddlers around? They actually want to clean! It's a treat to them.  So much so that I'm giving my littles cleaning baskets for Valentine's Day because I know they'll adore them - not because the net result will be a cleaner home for me (that's just a bonus). Actually, I already gave my tots a sneak peak of the goods so I could show you how much they loved their new kits... Love them they did and I'm positive your kids will feel the same. Unless they've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, Style & Simplify, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: candy-free Valentine, kids chores, kids cleaning kits, Valentine baskets

Simple & Special Ideas for Valentine’s Day

February 6 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I've got a brand new Valentine tutorial up on the mom channel at eHow and - I must say - I'm pretty excited about it.  It's a jumbo, and much healthier, version of the classic conversation heart. Go check it out, if you're so inclined, then head back here for 13 more easy ways to make the 14th special. Two reminders first though: The FREE parenting webinar we're hosting with Today Show expert Amy McCready is tonight at 6pm PST/9pm EST.  If you're tired of yelling, nagging, etc. to get … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Holiday Projects, The Make & Play Vault

Make It: Pretty Science Snow Balls

January 10 by Jen

We're taking a little break from Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life today and highlighting an intriguing winter science decor project (I think I may have invented a new category of project with that one).  Because the whole point of organizing and simplifying is to have more time to connect with the kids, right?  Take it away Jen... As much as I love January and the fresh beginnings that come with a new year, I'm always a bit sad to watch the Christmas decorations make their way back to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Exploring, Holiday Projects, Jen, The Make & Play Vault

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