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10 Easy Lunches Made with Chickpeas

February 10 by Natalie

Our roasted chickpeas snack post (or roasted garbonzo beans, if you prefer) from last year was so popular that we thought you guys might appreciated even more ideas for how to incorporate chickpeas into your day - especially with recent studies showing that consuming fiber-packed chickpeas leads to consuming less processed snacks during your day.  Here's Natalie with 10 new chickpea recipes! I'm a poor planner when it comes to lunch time. I tend to assume that when I open the fridge, a suitable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the Kitchen, Natalie, Uncategorized Tagged With: chickpea recipes, chickpeas, easy lunches, healthy meals, quick lunches, roasted chickpeas, simple meals

Play Theme Cheat Sheet #6: Fall Fun!

November 11 by Alli

It's fall! My absolute favorite season. So, of course, I had to make it into a Play Theme Cheat Sheet. And really - cool weather, gorgeous leaves, pumpkins galore - what's not to love? I have always wanted to take my little family apple picking in the fall. (I've never actually been. Sad, right?) But since apple farms are few and far between where I live, I decided to bring apple picking to us–with a little educational value built in. We've been working on our numbers at home, so I thought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Creating & Engaging, Play Theme Cheat Sheets, Uncategorized

Family Playtime Challenge: Get Outside Every Day for a Week – We’ll Help!

November 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

It's that time of year again - no, I'm not talking about the post-Halloween week that you spend secretly pilfering your kids' candy stash... It's time for the "Every Day a Play Day" challenge. If you're not familiar, our pals over at Polarn O. Pyret sponsor this week each year in an effort to encourage parents to get outside with their kids even when it's not summery warm out. And this year they're throwing in a big incentive - a $1000 prize pack to one lucky participant. So why do we all take … [Read more...]

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Last Day of Our POYEL Back-to-School Sale

October 1 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Big news guys - it's all about the eBooks this week. If all goes according to plan, our new eBook, Hands On Holidays, will be going on sale in 24 hours!  I really CANNOT wait for you guys to see it. As we switch from Back-to-School season to full on holiday mode, we're also wrapping up our September sale on the Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life eBooks.  Technically, the sale was supposed to be over yesterday, but I forgot to give you guys fair warning - which means you have one more day to take … [Read more...]

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Friday Wrap Up

August 16 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Did this week get away from anyone else?  I can't quite believe it's Friday already!  Which means I've got lots to share... First up is one last experiment to try with the kids this summer.  Check out all the details over on eHow's Mom channel here. Finally, I've once again been chatting it up over on Sulia.  This week we're most intrigued about newly released data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that shows having difficulty getting pregnant and/or carrying a baby to … [Read more...]

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The Best Gear and Ideas for Being On-the-Go with Kiddos (plus a Giveaway)

July 11 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I've got a great post sponsored by OXO Tot today, especially for all you parents out there hitting the road (or just the local park) this summer.  We've got tips, sneak peaks at products that haven't even hit the shelves yet, and (best of all) a giveaway of goodies worth over $70! Are you guys familiar with OXO Tot?  I've always gravitated towards the brand's modern style but wasn't familiar with their story until they approached me about collaborating.  From 2004 to 2009, 25 babies were born … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Everyday, Uncategorized

Midweek Musing: How’s Your Summer Schedule?

June 26 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Sometimes it feels like despite my best efforts to have an easy, laid back summer - it just doesn't quite go down that way.  Yes, granted, with a big house move this summer is atypically crazy for us. But I don't think that's the whole problem. One of my BFFs was in town recently and we were discussing how easy it can be to become over-scheduled, both ourselves and our kids.  This summer C will be participating in soccer, swim class, and LEGO camp, while S will be doing soccer and swim.  I'm … [Read more...]

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Our Favorite Ways to Make Memories Outside

June 24 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Happy Monday friends - hope you a had a great weekend.  After nearly a month of promising to take the kids camping (and then having to stay home every weekend to house hunt), we finally managed to make it happen.   As always, the kids had a great time just being in nature and I was reminded of all the fun outdoor activities we've covered here.  Today we're looking back at some of our all time favorite outdoor activities.  Take a look at the list and find a few items to put on your summer … [Read more...]

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Homemade Summer Fun: Big Bubble Blowers

June 21 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

I'm at eHow's Mom Channel this week with a couple of simple bubble DIYs for the next time you and the kids are hanging out in the backyard.  Check out our directions for delighting your littles with jumbo bubbles and snake bubbles alike, here. And while you're surfing the web, come and see me over on Sulia where I'm dishing on: A simple and healthy summer dinner Peaches and cream popsicles A modern family photo arrangement Fancy up your photos with a DIY photo prop Happy … [Read more...]

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