"Be messy and complicated and afraid and show up anyways."
-Glennon Doyle Melton
Morning, Mama! It’s Wednesday, which means we’re officially halfway to the weekend—but who's counting? (We are. We are absolutely counting.) Whether you’re planning a road trip, battling breakfast boredom, or looking for a craft that doesn’t involve glitter (bless), we’ve got you covered.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🚗 Backseat Organizer for Long Car Rides
🥚 Cheesy Breakfast Nachos
🎨 Melted Pony Bead Wind Chimes
The app I tell every new mom to download.
Mom Hack
Backseat Organizer for Long Car Rides
thekrazycouponlady
Mom Hack
Keep the kids' travel essentials organized with an over-the-door shoe organizer in the backseat.
It's perfect for holding toys, snacks, extra clothes, and other necessities, making long car rides smoother and more enjoyable.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
What kind of role does your partner play in parenting?
Poll Results From 1/26
What age do you believe is appropriate for a child to have their own smartphone?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Younger than 10 (2%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Between 10–13 (28%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Only once they're in high school (70%)
Featured Response 💬
“Honestly not even high school. Flip phone all the way.”
Haha yes, bring back the flip phone days 🙌. And total FYI, I stumbled on COSMO while doing research for the newsletter last week. May be a good in-between solution. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🥚 Cheesy Breakfast Nachos: A Morning Fiesta!
weelicious.com
Here’s a fun twist to start your day: Breakfast Nachos!
Crispy tortilla chips, gooey cheese, and eggs come together in less than 20 minutes for a crowd-pleasing meal your kids will love.
Bonus? Everyone gets to pick their favorite toppings, making this customizable breakfast a total win!
💛 Why You’ll Love It
🧀 Cheesy, crispy goodness: It's nachos… for breakfast!
🥑 Endless options: Perfect for picky eaters—use whatever toppings you have on hand!
📝 Ingredients
2 cups tortilla chips
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (or your preferred cheese)
2 teaspoons olive oil or butter
2 large eggs
Topping Ideas:
Guacamole
Salsa
Chopped cilantro
Crumbled cooked bacon or breakfast sausage
Cooked pinto, refried, or black beans
Any cooked leftover vegetables
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet or toaster tray with parchment paper. Spread out the tortilla chips, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
While the chips bake, heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes (flip halfway if desired). Scrambled eggs also work great here!
Assemble your nachos: Remove the chips from the oven, top with the eggs, and add your favorite toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!
📌 Notes
For a Crowd: Scale up the recipe to feed a group! Use a half or full-sized sheet pan and add as many eggs and toppings as needed.
Kid-Friendly Tip: Let the kids sprinkle the cheese and pick their toppings—it’s a great way to get them excited about breakfast!
Breakfast Nachos are the perfect blend of fun and flavor to kickstart your day. Gather the family, load up those chips, and enjoy a delicious morning fiesta! 🌞
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Melted Pony Bead Wind Chimes
notimeforflashcards.com
Kids love seeing the cause-and-effect, before-and-after of melting down pony beads into different molds.
Melt pony beads into different shapes to make fascinating wind chimes.
It's a fun and rewarding project that kids will love.
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This play table is a game-changer because it keeps Lego pieces organized and out of sight, saving you from stepping on those stray pieces! 🫢
It doubles as a storage unit, saving space, and encourages creativity in children.
2 in 1 Kids Construction Play Table with Storage Drawers
Organized Play: Integrated storage drawers keep Lego pieces out of sight and mind.
Multi-Functional: Doubles as a play table and storage unit, saving space.
Encourages Creativity: Provides a dedicated space for your child to build and create.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
At what age do most children learn to hop on one foot? (Answer below)
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
E) When they step on their first ant hill
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) 4 years
P.S. If you’re trying to teach your older ones independence without handing them your credit card, I wrote up the simple setup a lot of moms keep coming back to.