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Creating & Engaging

I always try to make an extra effort to do some special activities with the littles this time of year. [...]

I’m thrilled to introduce you guys to our newest MPMK contributor, Alli. She’s an amazing mama, photographer and kiddo activity [...]

So I know I suggested decorating ginger bread men in lieu of gingerbread houses in this year’s 24 family Advent [...]

With Thanksgiving coming up (here in the US) there are plenty of opportunities to talk about thankfulness with our kids. [...]

Did you hear? Our favorite producer of high quality outerwear for kids, and MPMK sponsor, Polarn O. Pyret is once [...]

Space, the final frontier, has always been a source of fascination and awe for children.  Which is why the death [...]

It’s gooey. It’s gummy. It’s like glue. It’s oobleck! I love activities that correlate with children’s books, and this is [...]

At first I was feeling guilty that this post is long overdue – we started the series back in May [...]

Last fall I was absolutely delighted when the lovely Kylie of How We Montessori agreed to write a four part [...]

I’m having so much fun rounding up our best posts for you to peruse while I’m working away on the [...]

I love activities that are cheap, easy, and entertaining for more than just a minute. This is one of my [...]

How’s your summer going so far?  Running out of ways to fill the hours yet?  Never fear, today I’ve rounded [...]

The Summer Olympics begin on Friday, woot! (That’s right, I’m so excited I’m wooting.)  Do you guys plan to watch [...]

I’m guessing that knitting isn’t high up on most of your lists for summertime fun.  But I’m here to change [...]

This is little Zee, 21 months old, wearing his paper cat ears and clutching a paper tail during one of [...]