I've said before I could never be a mama that regularly Bentos (see how I made it a verb?). I lack the time and, more to the point, the creativity. But that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the appeal. Not surprisingly, this glimpse into how guest contributor Wendy works her lunch-time magic has gotten my wheels turning on creative ways I can incorporate healthy new options into my kids' decidedly pedestrian lunches. Additionally, I love the idea of pulling out all the stops like this for … [Read more...]
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How to Eat Healthy While Traveling (or Moving)
2013 is the summer of the move here at MPMK. There are currently four members of our team (including myself) who have either already moved or are getting ready to move. With interest rates rising and the housing market once again booming in many cities, I have a feeling there are plenty of you moving this summer as well. So today Natalie is here sharing how to eat healthy while moving. Even if you're not moving, this stuff comes in handy when out on the road vacationing too, so take … [Read more...]
Top 3 Ways to Ensure School Success at Home
photo via motherhood your way Happy Monday everyone! Before we kick off the week I wanted to let you know that I (finally) finished my post on the 12 things I want to teach my children every day for Bloom. You can check it out here. And speaking of teaching, it's officially back-to-school time. How did that happen? With C starting preschool this year it feels like summer went by extra quick! In the coming days I'll have lots of goodies to get you and the kids … [Read more...]
MEGA Round Up of School Lunches (for Everyone!)
School is back. The thought alone is overwhelming for most of us. Myself included, now that my youngest is also in school and I have three lunches to pack! Thankfully, the entire blogosphere is here to help. I've combed through tons of blog posts to bring you this GIANT round up of school lunch ideas. There are literally THOUSANDS of lunch ideas in the links below. Can you handle it? We've got your simple lunches, your non-sandwich lunches, your gluten/dairy/nut/soy/egg-free lunches, your paleo … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Halloween Ritual?
Our family is big on traditions. We've got them for major events like birthdays and Christmas, as well as small things like Saturday mornings and bedtime. Recently, I’ve been thinking about all the Halloween activities and projects we’ve tried (or wanted to try) since the kids were born. This year, I’m looking to officially elevate a few of them to “tradition” status. As I was compiling ideas, it occurred to me you too might be interested in starting a family Halloween tradition. So I’ve … [Read more...]
Halloween Dinner the Kids Will Love: Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
We have been blessed to find ourselves in a neighborhood that really goes above and beyond on Halloween. You know the one- the houses decorations are over the top, at least a few give out full candy bars, and parents drop kids off by the van load. Last year we started, what I hope will be, an annual tradition of having a few families over to our house for dinner and trick-or-treating on Halloween night. I've been brainstorming filling dinner ideas to serve to all the kids before heading … [Read more...]
Round-Up: The Best Back-to-School Kid Clothes at Amazing Sale Prices
Ack! Only 3 days left of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I have SO MANY great back-to-school finds for the kids to share! (And don't forget about the finds for mom that I posted last week too!) I'll be honest, I don't believe in spending too much on my kids' clothes (especially the 2-year-old). As the title of this blog suggests, I believe kids should be active and messy and I don't want to be holding them back because I'm worried about that adorable, but expensive, outfit they're … [Read more...]