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My Beauty Favs for Under $20 for Cyber Monday!

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Cyber Monday is my favorite time of year to stock up on my go-to beauty items (both for the women in my life and myself!). This year I thought I'd share with you my favorite sale items so you can get in on the goods too. One small note: I've been on a mission this year to conquer both problem pimples and wrinkles. I took a DEEP dive into korean beauty and learned a ton. I'll have a complete post on my full regimen to come, but anything on sale will be mentioned below. The best part? It's … [Read more...]

I’ve Found You the Best Black Friday Deals on ALL THE THINGS

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UPDATE: I'm adding new deals to the top of the post for the rest of the day! Just click on the photos for the deals As promised, I've been working throughout the day to find you the very best Black Friday deals around. While there will be a few more coming out tomorrow, most of them are already here!! Not gonna lie, I treated myself to a stick vacuum already (such a great deal!) But enough of me, let's get to the list... be sure you read all the way to the bottom- I've packed a ton … [Read more...]

Mom Hack: I May Never Buy Retail Again!

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I know, never say never. But I'm not kidding, I found a new way to shop that is not only SO MUCH MORE AFFORDABLE than shopping in stores, but also makes me feel a lot better as a citizen of the world. The site/app I'm talking about is called Poshmark and it takes consignment shopping to a whole new level. Psst- If you want to try it, use my code "MPMK" for a free $5 credit. UPDATE: I've also just dipped my toys into becoming a seller, so check out my closet too! So what makes … [Read more...]

Parenting Styles: 7 Tips to on How to Really Talk to Your Kids About Gender Equality

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Wow, it's been a rough few months and, if you're like me, current events have brought up a lot of questions on how to talk to my kids about all kinds of stuff. Today, our contributor, Lara, is here sharing her thoughts on how to address the topic of gender equality. I feel teaching gender equality is essential, even though (and maybe especially because) I have boys, not girls. Yet, I’m historically awkward when it comes to large and important discussions on character development. However, … [Read more...]

MPMK Gift Guides: The 23 Toys Everyone Will Want This Year!

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The gift guides are here, the gift guides are here!! How great would it be to feel confident your kids are not only going to love their Christmas gifts, they’ll keep returning to play with them again and again? These are the toys that are actually worth your hard-earned money. These are the Toy Awards that parents in-the-know have already viewed over 7,000,000 Times! Pin it to your favorite gift or toy board or bookmark it (and share it with your mom friends – they’ll thank you!). There … [Read more...]

Must-Try: 30 Days of Doing with 4-H!

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*This post was written by Modern Parents Messy Kids through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of 4-H. Although Modern Parents Messy Kids received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are our own. When I was in the 6th grade, my mom sent me down the street to join the local  4-H club in Stevensville, Montana.  As a shy kid, I wasn't quite sure what to expect.   The thought of learning about agriculture and raising livestock, which is what most … [Read more...]

Parenting Styles: Have I Overdone the Internet Safety Lectures?

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Like many parents, I'm terrified of allowing my kids on social media. We have all read the horrific stories of cyber-bullying, and it would destroy me to watch either of my kids being harassed online, or in real life for that matter. We talk about internet safety often—perhaps too much, it turned out.  Lats week my kids were watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul in the backseat as we began the first leg of our summer road trip. I overheard some dialog about the main character trying to … [Read more...]

This Year’s Hottest Outdoor Birthday Party Themes (and How to Create Them)

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The trees are full, the sun is shining, and the kids are ready to play. Summer birthdays are perfect occasions to have all the classmates, cousins and neighborhood pals over for an outdoor backyard bash. Let's be honest, though, they can be a bit overwhelming. The key to a successful kids’ birthday party is keeping everyone entertained (and well-fed!). Creating activities to last through the celebration is easiest when you have a specific theme in mind. Here’s a list of our favorite … [Read more...]

#NSale Steals for Back-to-School

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My kids, probably much like your kids, like to play hard- which means they're hard on their clothes! So I don't typically shop at Nordstrom for them, with a few exceptions... ALWAYS bought during the anniversary sale. To me, it's worth it to get them some durable investment pieces- especially when it comes to outerwear, footwear, and tough pants. Today, I've rounded up my favorite picks from this year's sale from my tried-and-true brands including: Tucker + Tate Nike … [Read more...]