In my neighborhood, Trick-or-Treating is a thing. It's one of those 'hoods that's proud of their reputation as the spot to be, and happily embraces the families that come from all around year after year. Our kids especially love it; the over-the-top decorations, the excitement of seeing so many classmates and friends walking the streets and ringing our doorbell, the block party vibe that permeates the night. So I've been thinking a lot about how we (and all other parents) can live up to … [Read more...]
Dipping My Toes in Homeschooling/Microschool/Pod Learning, Oh My!
I'm not gonna lie, the fact that we've only got one more day until the month of August is FREAKING ME OUT a little. The school year is going to be here before we know it! The 2019-2020 school year ended with most of our kids e-learning. This fall is likely to be the same - or at the very least, partial face-to-face instruction and partially at home. That worked ok for two of my kids... but my rising 1st grader? Not. At. All. It's abundantly clear to me that he NEEDS in-person instruction. So … [Read more...]
3 Things I’m Loving This Week
Years ago, I used to do a semi-regular feature on things I was loving. With the world as upside down as it is these days, I feel like we could all use as many pro tips for doing life as possible- so I'm bringing it back! Insta-Worthy Inflatable Pools The heat arrived in Washington last week and I immediately made my way to Target to get my backyard ready. I had no idea there was a whole new wave of super stylish inflatable pools out there. But you better believe I snatched one up as … [Read more...]
Last Day to Get it for FREE!
I was reading the New York Times newsletter this morning and this jumped out at me... I've been getting a lot of emails from you over the last few days. Many of you have already signed up, and are super excited, for my 5 day email course, Plan Your Summer Like Boss (yay! So am I!) But some of you are still a little confused. It's my sure-fire way to do what the experts are recommending above - create the summer schedule your kids desperately need. In a nutshell, the challenge is a … [Read more...]
How to get the Calm Home You Need Right Now
2020 has made me realize a few things... First, in times of stress, having a home that’s calm and well-run makes me feel better, especially when I’m feeling out of control. So many things are changing, but things that ARE predictable are extremely comforting to me right now. Maybe you’re feeling this too. Maybe you're also feeling like you can’t even find 10 extra minutes in your day to get some calm. Don't worry, I completely understand. We’ve all been there, it comes … [Read more...]
Parenting: Sesame Street Special on Racism this Saturday
The 60-minute special "Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families" will air on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. ET. The show will talk to kids about racism and the recent nationwide protests, while also explaining how they can embrace diversity and be more empathetic and understanding. Who is moderating? Big Bird will join CNN commentator Van Jones and CNN anchor and national correspondent Erica Hill to moderate the event. Who is … [Read more...]
The 2020 POYEL Kit is Here!
Ready to take a deep breath and vow to make a fresh start? 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 I worked really hard to make that wish a … [Read more...]
10 Perfect Last Minute Gifts for All
The bad news if you haven't gotten your shopping done yet, Christmas is only four days away. The good news, many stores still have 2-day shipping and/or the option to buy online and pickup! Below are my top picks for everyone still left on your list- enjoy! The best part?... Nearly all of them are on sale! For you mom/sister/bestie Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Hot Air Brush Was $58, Now $38.99 I have seen this thing everywhere since folks started … [Read more...]
MPMK Gift Guide Glimpse: Best Toys for Burning Off Energy Inside!
Whether you're just starting your holiday shopping or have already finished up for the year, you might want to make room on your list for one or two things in today's glimpse! This time of year, a few toys the kids can safely use inside to burn off some steam can be an absolute sanity-saver! For those of you not exactly sure what I’m talking about when I say "glimpse", this is a day when we highlight one of our favorite sections of the: MPMK Top Toys Gift Guides Why? Because I realize that … [Read more...]