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Modern Parents Messy Kids
www.modernparentsmessykids.com
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A lifestyle and design blog cataloging usable information on parenting, child development, enriching play activities, arts and crafts, new products, and the latest kid-friendly design trends.
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Blickenstaffs Toy & Candy Store Giveaway

How fun does this EzyRoller look?  Our newest sponsor, Blickenstaffs, is kindly giving one away to a lucky MPMK reader this week and as soon as I saw it I was intrigued.  Its described as n...

13 h ago

Fathers Day Craft

So remember last week when the Elmers Craft it! giveaway began? Of course you do, entries have been nuts - apparently you guys are really excited about possibly being one of two winners of $250 worth...

1 day ago

What Is a Ritual?

From the time I became a parent, it seems Ive heard from everyone (family, parent educators, etc.) how important family traditions are. Ive already talked about how much I like the idea of starting b...

2 days ago 2 people like this

Play Dough

If ever there was a quintessential DIY toy its play dough! Parents and children have been happily cooking up this stuff at home for decades. Today our newest contributor Kaley is sharing her favorite...

2 days ago 2 people like this

Art Project

I cant believe its already Wednesday, short weeks always seem to wreak havoc on my schedule.  Plus today was Cs last day of preschool (Aggh! He must stop growing. Right. This. Minute.) Anyw...

2 days ago

Memorial Day

Source To all who serve, and their families, thank you.Looking for more inspiration? Check out Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life and The Make & Play Vault.

4 days ago

Good Coffee

Happy memorial day weekend!  How are you spending your day off?  The family and I are working outside on the yard as much as possible.  Now that summer is officially here, I wanted to ...

5 days ago 1 person likes this

This Blog is Brought to You By: Garnier

How important is the way we look - really?  In the scheme of things, outward appearance shouldnt matter too much but there is something to be said for putting your best foot forward.  And I...

5 days ago

What to Wear: Building Your Modern Mom Wardrobe

I have a confession to make, Ive sort of (OK Ive really) let myself go in the fashion department since having kids.  At first it was because of the post-baby bod... then it was because of my nee...

6 days ago 2 people like this

Giveaway

I cant believe its already Friday.  This week has been packed with good stuff, including introductions to two new additions to the MPMK team, Andrea and Natalie.  I hope you guys are as exc...

25 may 12

Lunch Menu

Big news to announce today - weve finally got our very own food expert here at MPMK. Im so excited about this I cant even tell you and I know you guys will be too (mostly because you keep telling me ...

24 may 12 2 people like this

Playgrounds Gone Natural: Play Gardens

photos counter clockwise from top: The Imagination Tree, Pinterest, Paint on the Ceiling After first writing about playgrounds and backyards going natural, I was so excited to hear you all wanted to ...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

How to Set Up Natural Play Spaces in Your Own Back Yard

photo via Let the Children Play Ive written before about how much I value outdoor time for kids.  Recently Ive been thinking more specifically about the topic.  Outdoor time of any type is ...

23 may 12

Chevron (Again)

photo via ada & darcy I admit I jumped on the chevron bandwagon with the rest of em.  There was a time, in fact, when I could have easily gone for a whole room of chevron if Id only had the ...

22 may 12

The Weekend Look Book

As always, click on the photos for more info. Read more »Looking for more inspiration? Check out Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life and The Make & Play Vault.

19 may 12 1 person likes this

Pinned

Happy Friday everyone.  You may have noticed Ive been playing around with sharing some of my favorite pins lately.  I wasnt sure if Id keep it up (its surprisingly hard to pick a few finds ...

18 may 12 1 person likes this

POYEL: Decluttering

Two Fridays ago I told you we were shipping the kids off to the grandparents for the weekend with the goal of decluttering pretty much the entire house while they were away.  Today I thought Id ...

17 may 12

Yarn Bombing!

Have you ever had a day you werent really looking forward to, for one reason or another, but actually turned out to be really great?  Thats exactly what happened to me a few Fridays ago.  W...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

Fresh Finds: Mothers Day Gift Guide

I never know how to go about Mothers Day ideas here on MPMK.  Given that most of you are yourself the mom of the family, Im not sure whether to highlight stuff for you or for your own mom.  ...

15 may 12 1 person likes this

The "Make Life a Little Better & a Little Easier" Mothers Day Gift Guide

Just in case any of you out there are procrastinators like me, I thought Id offer up one more Mothers Day gift guide before youre really and truly out of time.  Before we get to the goods, have ...

15 may 12

POYEL: More on Our Daily Routines

As I mentioned on Monday, a small bought of spring cleaning fever recently hit our family.  This, in turn, got me once again thinking about Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life - but not how you mi...

14 may 12 2 people like this

POYEL: Decluttering

image source Were shipping the kids off for some fun with the grandparents this weekend. And while theyre playing in the sun, guess what well be doing. Decluttering as much as two people can possibly...

14 may 12 1 person likes this

Contributors Wanted

Welcome to the new week everyone.  Did you have a good Mothers Day?  My family spoiled me with lots of me time but we also managed to squeeze in a family hike and bar-b-que.  I loved e...

14 may 12

The Weekend Look Book

As always, click on the photos for more info. Read more »Looking for more inspiration? Check out Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life and The Make & Play Vault.

12 may 12

Weekly Wrap Up

Happy Friday everyone!  Im so glad you guys are interested in hearing more on setting up natural outdoor play spaces - hopefully Ill have more on the topic soon.  In the meantime, here are ...

11 may 12

My New Gig: eHows Mom Channel

I have SUCH exciting news to share with you all today!  Ive recently signed on as resident education and activities expert for the brand new mom channel over on eHow.  If youve ever asked t...

10 may 12

Giveaway: Reinvention

Did everyone have a nice weekend?  I spent three whole days decluttering the house, recharging my batteries, and paling around with my husband.  It was divine... except that I missed my lit...

07 may 12

The Weekend Look Book

As always, click on the photos for more info. Read more »Looking for more inspiration? Check out Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life and The Make & Play Vault.

05 may 12

This Blog is Brought to You By: Gap Kids Dance

Oh my! This has got to be one of the happiest things Ive seen in a long while. Inspired by the bright new Cabana kids line, our new sponsor GAP has produced a video of Debbie Allen teaching kids the ...

05 may 12

What Im Loving...

Happy Friday everyone!  Ive been pinning again.  Here are some of my best finds for your perusing pleasure: (top left) Pool Noodle Backyard Games via the Playtime board. (top right) DIY Gol...

04 may 12

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