Have you guys ever packed smoothies in your kids' lunches? I'm so intrigued by this idea - it seems like SUCH a good way to get some much needed veggies into my kiddos' lunches and I know they'd see it as an extra special treat. But I wonder about the mess factor - is this really do-able?! Our food contributor, Natalie, assures me that it is and she's here today sharing everything we need to know, along with her favorite tools and recipes. Frozen smoothies are lunch box staples at my … [Read more...]
What Moms are Talking About
Recently I've been doing a little much-needed updating to our facebook page. It's becoming quit the cozy spot where MPMK readers can come to chat, to learn from one another, to laugh, and even to dish a little. I'd love for you to come join us! Here are some of the most popular things we've been posting on this month: Top 36 Photos from the Blog, "Reasons My Kid is Crying" (cover photo) The Infamous 1st Day of School Letter An Apology to My Second Child A Stranger Saw What I … [Read more...]
5 Tricks for Calming Back-to-School Jitters
We've got a whole "Back-to-School " theme going on here this week. Last week it was 6 Things Your Child's Teacher Wants You to Tell Them and on Monday I finally released our new Kids' Responsibility & Money Management Kit! (I'm SUPER excited about this. It's going to be just the thing to help get your kids organized and ready to take on the school year, as well as some new responsibilities.) Today, I'm over at eHow Mom discussing 5 easy tricks we use to calm back-to-school jitters. These … [Read more...]
Don’t Take Your Kids to a Busy Place Without Teaching these 5 Things!
We've still got one more month of glorious summer before school starts up again, which means there are still lots of opportunities for fun outings with the kids. Before you head out, though, have you taught your kids what to do if they ever get lost (especially in a busy place? I'm over on eHow's Mom Channel with 5 essential things to teach your kids to do and say if they ever get lost. Also, don't forget, only our Back-to-School bundle of over 90 printables to get your ready and … [Read more...]
{Play Time} DIY Outdoor Easel & Water Wall
The hubby and I have been on a serious DIY kick around here lately and today I'm excited to share with you guys our latest home project. True to form, it's yet another way to promote open-ended creativity in the kids. (This time, outdoors - double score!) Head over to eHow's Mom channel to get the full DIY on how to make your own outdoor easel. Then stock up on squirt bottles, sponges, squegees, shaving cream, and pretty much anything else you can think of to let the kids have at … [Read more...]
DIY Paper Crane Mobile
I've got a new project to share with you guys today plus baby M's debut here on the blog - so exciting! I know I'm pretty biased but doesn't that face just make you want to cover it in kisses? Plus he loves his new mobile - a baby after his momma's heart! And here's how it looks hanging in his room. See my post at eHow Mom for directions on making the mobile. And for folding instructions check out my step-by-step visual guide to making paper cranes. P.S. Did you know that facebook … [Read more...]
Kitchen Science: Making Rain Clouds
Here's something fun to try this weekend - make rain clouds with the kids in your own kitchen! Check out my full rain-cloud-making/color-mixing post here. P.S. Did you know that facebook has recently drastically changed the way pages like MPMK can share with their followers? Even if you’re a fan of the MPMK facebook page, only a portion of our posts and updates are showing up in your feed these days. So how do you continue to get all of our parenting, playtime, organization, and recipe … [Read more...]
Free Positive Parenting Webinar: Have a Peaceful Summer Free of Whining & Yelling!
Image Credit: © Suzette Normand | 07.17.10 191 & 192 | CC by 2.0 The weather is warming up and summer is feeling like it's just around the corner. Wouldn't it be amazing if this summer was free of whining on the kids' part and yelling on your end? It's possible! I'm once again teaming up with my friend and personal parenting guru, Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions, as affiliate and host of: A FREE Positive Parenting Webinar: Get Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding, … [Read more...]
Getting Kids to Listen While Staying Calm
I’ve got some very good news to share today. Parenting guru, Today Show expert, and MPMK favorite Amy McCready is once again offering up UPDATE: New Date A FREE Positive Parenting Webinar to MPMK readers next Monday, September 29th at both 10am PST/1pm EST and 6pm PST/9 pm EST. I’m such a fan of Amy that I try to host these free training sessions about every 3 months. But with the baby prep, I haven’t hosted one since … [Read more...]
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