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Hands-On Holidays: Simple Ideas for Making Memories October to December

October 2 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Hands-On Holidays: Simple Ideas for Making Memories October through December - The littles and I had so much fun working our way through this last holiday season. The recipes and crafts are totally doable and we loved the book lists!

With 4 weeks until Halloween I know many of you may be scrambling to get on the holiday merry-making with the kids. No worries, I've got everything you need to easily make Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas memories! We put a lot of time and love into creating this ebook because we wanted to give busy parents a way to make tons of holiday memories in a very low-stress and manageable way. Commit to Less Stressing & More Connecting this Holiday Season The holiday season is such a wonderful … [Read more...]

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DIY Painted Cinnamon Pine Cones

November 30 by Alli

Giving this to all my kids' teachers this year!

I love the smell of Christmas. And truth be told, I'm not exactly sure what that smell is. But in my mind...it's part pumpkin, part pine tree, and part cinnamon. Mmmmm. Every year we like to fill our house with holiday aromas. And we're always looking for new ways to do it. This year, our family decided to make our own painted cinnamon pine cones. Not only do they smell fantastic, but they work so beautifully with our natural Christmas theme and they make fantastic gifts. Sure, you can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Holiday, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: cinnamon pinecones, DIY Christmas decor, DIY Christmas gifts, DIY holiday decor, DIY scented pinecones, paint dipped pine cones, teacher gift ideas

Kid Craft: DIY Washi Tape Christmas Stars

November 23 by Kaley

DIY Christmas Stars - such a fun and simple craft for kids of all ages. Love 'em for ornaments or garland decor.

Looking for a fun craft to do with your kids, that won't add any more stress to the holiday season? These little stars are festive, super quick to make, and just a little addicting. They are cute as ornaments, but work equally well strung together as a garland. Plus, they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Holiday Projects, Kaley, Seasonal Fun Tagged With: Christmas crafts for kids, Christmas Ornament, DIY Christmas decor, holiday crafts, holiday decorations, kids crafts, washi tape crafts

Kid-Friendly DIY Holiday Decor: Stamped Napkins

November 16 by Julee

All my kids from little to big loved making these and the result was super modern and pretty - making some for every holiday dinner this year!

The holiday season seems to be the time for DIY decor. I don't know if it's an attempt to avoid spending bucket loads of money on spendy store-bought decorations, or just the endearing memories that are created sitting around a table together getting our craft on, but even the most creatively-challenged amongst us seem to be up for a DIY or two this time of year. I think it's fantastic, of course, and today we've got the perfect activity to get your started. It's one of those rare projects … [Read more...]

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Hands-On Holidays (Simple Ideas for Making Memories October through December)

October 2 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Hands-On Holidays: Simple Ideas for Making Memories October through December - The littles and I had so much fun working our way through this last holiday season. The recipes and crafts are totally doable and we loved the book lists!

Today's the day my friends - our holiday eBook, Hands-On Holidays, is finally here!  Thanks so much for your patience on it's launch.  There are so many beautiful pictures in this one, we had a little trouble getting it down to a manageable size. But all is well now and I'm finally ready to put my labor of love into your hands (don't forget to use the code: launch to take advantage of our 10% off book launch sale).  Here's everything you need to know about Hands-On Holidays... Commit to Less … [Read more...]

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