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5 Ways to Get Your Kids Off Their Screens and Playing Outside

June 27 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Despite living in rain city USA, I believe strongly in getting the kids outside as much as possible (also, the summers in Seattle are gorgeous). So today I've asked Lea to stop by with her top 5 tips for getting your kids away from a screen and outside to play. (And added a few photos of my family because I just couldn't resist.) Playtime is serious business. Just ask the American Council on Pediatrics. In their concerns about the effect of media on young minds, they encourage pediatricians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Outdoor Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: getting kids to play outside, outdoor play ideas, outside play, parenting styles, rainy day play, screen time, toddler play

20 No/Low Set-Up Ways to Play with Your Kids in the Back Yard

April 30 by Alli

20 No-Fuss Backyard Play Ideas for Kids - Getting so many good ideas for our summer bucket list. Love how easy they all are - gonna go do #2 right now!

Not that I'm counting or anything, but summer is something like 52 days away. I don't know about you, but for us... Summer is all about fun without the fuss. Our family loves the new-found together time. And we love doing activities together, both in and out of the house. But the key to making things more enjoyable for everyone? Especially for Mom? Minimal planning and set up. I mean, it's KEY. As usual, we'll be focusing on getting outside as much as possible this summer, even despite the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Outdoor Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: easy backyard play, low set up backyard games, outdoor play ideas, simple outside games for kids

Camp Mom Activities eBook – Back on Sale!

March 20 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

Camp Mom: and eBook full of activities, reading lists, crafts and adventure ideas for making the most of your spring and summer break!

Happy Thursday guys, we've made it through another week. I've been receiving lots of emails from you all lately asking if/when Camp Mom would be available for sale again.  At first I didn't get it (blame it on the baby brain) but then it dawned on me - spring break is rapidly approaching and you guys are looking for fun and easy ways to connect with your kids. So look no further - I'm here to help a mother out! Camp Mom, our jam-packed kid activities eBook is officially back on sale! CAMP … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging Tagged With: art and craft ideas for kids, kid activities, kid activities for summer, kid crafts, kids activities, outdoor play ideas, playtime activities, spring break activities, summer break activities, summer curriculum, summer kids activities, summer play ideas

Playtime Cheat Sheet No. 3: Warm Weather Play

June 3 by Alli

It's June - Hello Summer! This month's playtime cheat sheet is all about playing in warm weather and it's got something for everyone.  Without further ado, here's Alli with a fun DIY sprinkler project and 24 more great ideas. I'm so happy to be back sharing some of our favorite ways to play in the warm Summer weather! I love Summer. But then again, who doesn't? Kids do... for obvious reasons. But adults too (because I have a theory that Summer actually brings out the kid in all of us). We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alli, Outdoor Play, Play Theme Cheat Sheets, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: outdoor activties for kids, outdoor play ideas, playing outside

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