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Outdoor Play

Every once in a while we do a project here on MPMK that I’m over-the-moon excited about. That’s how I [...]

One of my boys was blessed with my very over active imagination, which can be fun during the day, but [...]

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

Much to me and my husband’s disbelief, our little girl turned two recently.  (Two!  I’m officially no longer a mama [...]

I’ve been really inspired lately by a concept known as “invitations to play”.  The steps involved are about as simple [...]

photos via Small Types   So I bet you’re expecting a slew of shadow puppets and Halloween fun from this [...]

Happy Friday everyone.  I have to start today with a great big THANK YOU!  Not only have you all been [...]

Lately I’ve noticed an abundance of cumulonimbus coolness popping up… must be something in the air (sorry, I’m ridiculous, I [...]

Remember way back here, when I mentioned we were building a sandbox and promised details?  Surprise, I didn’t forget about [...]

Monday we did back-to-school, Tuesday was summer vacation, and yesterday back to school again so today it’s time for summer [...]

Scavenger hunts (whether outdoors, in the car, or just in the living room) are a perfect kid activity.  Along with [...]