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"Motherhood is the exquisite inconvenience of being another person’s everything."
Good Morning, Mommy! 🎉 It’s Friday! We did it—another week of spills, tantrums, and approximately 6,000 snack requests. Time to celebrate by reclaiming five glorious minutes for yourself (probably in the bathroom, but still).
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🛟 Baby Pool Playpen Hack
🍌 Baked Gooey Bananas Treat
💐 Bridal Flower Crowns
Mom Hack
🛟 Baby Pool Playpen Hack
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Mom Hack
Turn an empty baby pool into the perfect outdoor play space! It keeps little ones contained while giving them room to explore safely.
For extra comfort, line the bottom with a soft blanket or foam tiles. Toss in a few favorite toys, and you’ve got an instant play zone.
Need shade? Pop open a beach umbrella for instant coverage.
Works great indoors too—fill with pillows for a cozy play spot or reading nook.
Easy setup, easy cleanup, and plenty of fun. 😊
Mom’s Field Guide
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you introduce your kids to the concept of chores and responsibility?
Poll Results From 1/28
What kind of role does your partner play in parenting?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Co-parenting equally (43%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Supports in certain areas (40%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Mostly hands-off, focusing more on providing (13%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ We are a single-parent family (4%)
Featured Response 💬
“The first year was tough for my husband because our son really wanted comfort from me but as he grows my husband has been super helpful and is more involved every day. We alternate bedtimes now and tackle mornings together by splitting up the tasks. Weekends get more one on one time too so the other can have some time to themselves.”
It makes so much sense that the first year felt hard, and I love that your husband kept showing up anyway, because watching that bond grow over time is the best. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🍌 Baked Bananas: A Warm and Gooey Treat
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For a simple, yummy treat, try these Baked Bananas.
Perfect as a dessert, snack, or even breakfast, these gooey delights are loved by all ages, from babies to adults.
It's a “healthy” and easy-to-make option that's sure to be a hit.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🍌 Natural sweetness of bananas elevated by baking.
🍯 Optional honey adds a caramelized touch.
📝 Ingredients
2 Bananas
2 teaspoons Honey (optional, omit for babies)
¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Slice the bananas in half, lengthways, keeping the skin on.
Place on the tray, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake for 10-15 minutes.
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📌 Note
They can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with various toppings like yogurt, nut butter, or a sprinkle of granola for added texture.
It’s also a great way to use up those ripe bananas!
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)
Bridal Flower Crowns
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Create a beautiful flower crown and comb using fresh flowers, covered wire, and floral tape.
Measure and cut wire for the crown's base, then secure flowers with floral tape.
I think these are perfect for a small Etsy store side-hustle!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This book is great for navigating the beautiful chaos of parenthood.
It's like having a wise, reassuring friend guiding you through the journey.
It mostly gives tips on how to raise an independent, confident child.
The Montessori Baby
Enlightening: Unlocks the secrets to your baby's development stages.
Practical: Offers actionable tips for nurturing your baby's independence.
Empowering: Helps you become the confident parent your baby needs.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
What's an important nutrient for pregnant women to aid in fetal development?
(Answer below)
A) Iron
B) Calcium
C) Folic acid
D) Vitamin A
E) Dark chocolate
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) Folic acid
P.S. Speaking of supplements, you can find my thoughts here. 😊