It's hard to believe but this little site is officially one year old today. Since starting this blog a year ago, I've been honored to watch it grow and expand in ways I never thought possible - and it's all thanks to you! In the past year, MPMK has amassed over 1.8 million page views, over 4,000 subscribers, over 4,000 facebook fans, and a newly burgeoning pinterest following. I also signed on as a regular contributor for momtastic, houzz, and The Organized Parent. What started as a creative … [Read more...]
Last Minute Christmas Roundup
I've got more good stuff to check out over at momtastic. (Sorry for all the re-directs this week. Late Sunday night I suddenly, and rather insanely, thought it would be a good idea to paint the entire downstairs of my house before hosting Christmas. I've been working like mad to get it done while my kids sleep and my husband's away for work ever since!) I'll be back next week with some fresh ideas on how to start the new year right. Until then, head over and check out my last minute roundup … [Read more...]
Holiday Roundup
left: photo via unskinny boppy, right: photo via MADEI got an email yesterday from one of my lovely readers, Brooke, requesting teacher Christmas gift ideas. I'm a little ashamed to admit my first thought was completely self-centered as I realized I only had a day and a half to pull together C's hard-working preschool teachers' gifts (how did that happen?!). Also, my camera broke yesterday (boo!). Also, tonight was C's very first Christmas Pageant (sigh). As a result, I'm neglecting you a bit … [Read more...]
Smokin’ Deal for Making Busy Bags + Christmas Past
If you read our recent busy bags post and started wishing for a laminator all your own for under the tree - I've got a deal for you. Today only, Amazon has this Scotch Thermal Laminator for only $16.99 - grab it while you can!Finally today, I thought it would be a good idea to post some of the Christmas posts from last year's sneak peek before MPMK even officially launched (just in case you weren't one of the 6 people reading this blog back then.)Presents: How Many & What Kind are Best? … [Read more...]
Going Ons
I'm so happy to get to end this week with a few new additions to the site. I received a thrilling email from Parents Magazine a few days ago informing me that MPMK has officially been named this year's Reader's Choice Best Craft for Kids Blog (see the shiny new banner at the top of my left side column). I am so thankful for the honor and I know it wouldn't have been possible without all your amazing support. Thank You!And remember last month when I said I wanted to explore a little more of … [Read more...]
A Few Fabulous Deals to Get that Christmas Shopping Done Early
Happy hump day everyone. In the spirit of the holiday shopping season, I'm pressing pause on all the playtime goodness that normally goes on here to bring you a few "don't miss" deals.Please support our site by enabling javascript to view ads.This Gap Kids commercial was recently sent my way via my ad agency and I decided to share it with you for the following two reasons:One of the little girls in the ad breaks out with something down right hilarious right around the 49 second mark. You really … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Enough Makedo for a Small Play Group!
Congrats to Lyndsey, the winner of the Shen the Panda/Zylie the bear giveaway. If you didn't win, don't fret, there's still plenty of time to get a bear of your own for your child by Christmas. By the way, are you guys loving all these giveaways as much as I am? Yes? Good, 'cause another great one starts today. The guys over at Makedo contacted me recently to see if I'd be interested in trying out their product first hand and doing a little giveaway. Having already shared about the … [Read more...]
I Grew Up with My Family Making Fun of Me… and I Loved It (Usually)
Full disclosure: this isn't really a post - it's a commercial. But it's Sunday and I don't normally post today anyway so I figured why not. (Oops, this was supposed to go up tomorrow. Oh well, we'll just switch things up a bit. Come back tomorrow for the Look Book!)The thing about this particular commercial is the family in it was my family growing up (minus all the snazzy high-tech stuff). We bonded by giving each other a hard time. We laughed and teased and pretty much from the time I … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Shen the Panda or Zylie the Bear (aka your child’s new best friend)
Thanks so much to everyone who took a moment to weigh in on yesterday's poll (which will stay open for a week). It was immensely helpful! Several of you expressed interest in gift ideas for kids - especially things you might not find at your local Toys-R-Us. Everyone, meet Shen the panda. Not just your run-of-the-mill teddy bear, this guy is a brand new mixed breed: part stuffed animal and part dress-up doll. Created by a mom whose kids were becoming frustrated in their attempts to find … [Read more...]