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What to Show Your Kids on Inauguration Day

January 20 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

It's a historic day today for many reasons, not the least of which is the swearing in of the first woman elected to National Office. Like many of you, I watched it live this morning with my kids on TV (tears were shed). But in case you haven't yet, I wanted to let you know that a special inauguration day children's special covering all the events is available here! I love that this historic day is being presented in such an accessible way to students all over the … [Read more...]

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4 Perfect Last Minute Gifts

December 22 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

#1 COBI Building Sets I found out about these sets last Christmas and they've been HUGE hits with my kids ever since. My now 12-year-old son got Battleship Missouri as his big gift under the tree and there are a few things that I instantly noticed put this set heads and shoulders above the rest. The first is the sheer size of it – not only is the finished product pretty massive, there are 2,400 pieces! (The number of pieces is the first thing my son looks at to judge the awesomeness of … [Read more...]

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Yes, You Can Have a Fun Covid Halloween! Here’s How…

September 17 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

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Dipping My Toes in Homeschooling/Microschool/Pod Learning, Oh My!

July 30 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

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3 Things I’m Loving This Week

June 29 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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 soon … [Read more...]

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Last Day to Get it for FREE!

June 26 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

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How to get the Calm Home You Need Right Now

June 22 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

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Parenting: Sesame Street Special on Racism this Saturday

June 5 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

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The 2020 POYEL Kit is Here!

December 25 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

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...]

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