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Parenting Hack: Camp Invention

June 4 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

It's officially June- have you booked your kids' camps yet? Before you put the final touches on that summer calendar, I want to tell you about an amazing STEM camp that I am SUPER excited to once again partner with, Camp Invention®. HEADS UP: MPMK readers can use promo code FINAL10 to save $10 on your Camp Invention registration! This camp is a standout from other STEM summer programs because it's the only one affiliated with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) in partnership with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: how to pick summer camp, STEM, stem camp, stem education, stem summer, summer activities for kids, summer camp, summer camp tips, summer play ideas

Summer Budget Bucket List: 25 Ideas that Don’t Cost a Lot of Money

May 15 by Kristin

I'm all about the bucket lists.  Let me re-phrase that...I'm all about lists in general. Maybe it's the first grade teacher in me?  I have found that lists help me stay on task, focus and get things done. So, when it comes to summer fun, of course I would make a bucket list.  Summer seems to go as quickly as it comes. I want to make sure that we soak up every moment of enjoyment. The only problem is that I don't have endless amounts of cash to spend on amusement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Kristin, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: bucket list on a budget, cheap summer play ideas, inexpensive summer play ideas, simple summer activities for kids, summer activities for kids, summer bucket list, summer budget bucket list, summer play ideas

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

Best Playtime Activities Ever

July 18 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

How's your summer going so far?  Running out of ways to fill the hours yet? Never fear, today I've rounded up 10 of my all time favorite MPMK playtime activities. Click on the links for all the details. (And for extra fun, see if you can tell how old the original post is based on the slowly improving quality of my photography.) In no particular order, here they are - enjoy! 1. Discovery Bottles 2. Magic Milk Paints 3. Jell-O Playdough 4. Cup Castles (posted by me on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Exploring Tagged With: boredom buster idea, creative play ideas, free play ideas, keeping kid busy, play ideas, summer play ideas

Quiet Time Trick: Make Calming Lavender Play Dough

June 24 by Kaley

Quiet Time Trick: DIY Calming Lavender Play Dough

We've talked about the amazing benefits of play dough. We've shared the best play dough recipe ever. We've even made play dough toolkits. So we can all agree that we love play dough. But did you know that it can also be used as a great calming activity for kids? By adding the soothing, calming properties of lavender to our favorite playdough, this activity is sure to calm even the wiggliest of kids on those long summer days. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Kaley, Quiet Time, Sensory & Interactive Play, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: calming play dough, diy play dough, homemade playdough, lavender, play dough recipe, playdough recipe, quiet time activities, summer play ideas

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