"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation."
-James E. Faust
Rise and shine, Mama! Friday's here and it's more exciting than the first time your kiddo slept through the night.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🔌 Band-Aids as Outlet Covers
🍗 Quick Homemade Nuggets
🎒 DIY Backpack Tags
Mom Hack
Use Band-Aids to cover outlets while traveling
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Mom Hack
Here's a handy use for those wallet-stored Band-Aids from a few newsletters back.
When you're traveling, use them to cover outlets.
No need to bother friends or hotel staff.
Pop a Band-Aid on the outlet, and those tiny exploring fingers are safe!
Healthy Habits
Feel Like You Again
{{first name|Mama}}, you don’t need a full reset.
You need something that works on this kind of day.
Simple starts with a quiz, then meets you with small, realistic check-ins you can actually keep up with.
No strict rules.
No guilt.
No starting over on Monday.
Just steady, doable habits that slide into your life instead of taking it over.
If you’re curious, take the quiz and see what it suggests.
(Use code MOMMY60 for a treat, if you decide to continue 😊)
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you maintain your personal style after becoming a mom?
Poll Results From 1/7
What is your biggest fear as a mom?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not being good enough (59%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Balancing work and family (29%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Losing my individuality (12%)
Featured Response 💬
“Returning to work full time after my first has been so hard. I want to provide and help financially, but I also feel like I’m not doing my job as mom not being with him and truly raising him. Even though he is with his grandmothers, it should be my job.”
So many moms feel this exact same way, and it’s so easy to be hard on yourself, but being truly present when you’re with him matters more than you realize. You’re doing an amazing job, and he’s going to grow up feeling deeply loved and secure. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Homemade Nuggets in No Time
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These Easy Chicken Nuggets are a healthier take on the fast-food classic, perfect for satisfying your family's cravings without leaving home.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🍯 Deliciously Crispy: Panko breadcrumbs provide an irresistible crunch.
🥜 Nutritious Twist: Old-fashioned oats add fiber and help bind the nuggets.
📝 Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
¼ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Mixture: In a food processor, combine chicken chunks, oats, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Process until finely chopped and well combined.
Set Up Breading Station: In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Form Nuggets: With moistened hands, shape about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture into nugget shapes.
Coat Nuggets: Press each nugget into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place coated nuggets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
Bake: Cook in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
Optional Browning: For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2 minutes after baking.
📌 Note
Air Fryer Option: Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange nuggets in a single layer, spray with cooking spray, and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Freezing Instructions: Before cooking, place coated, raw nuggets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for an hour. Transfer to labeled zip-top bags and freeze for up to 4 months. When ready to eat, cook as directed, adding 1-2 minutes to the cooking time.
Enjoy these homemade nuggets as a quick meal or snack that the whole family will love!
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY
Backpack Tags
handmadecharlotte.com
Personalized backpack tags will make school bags stand out.
Your kids can craft these charms for their bags or as gifts for friends.
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Making lunches every day can get old fast.
This just makes it easier and a little more fun, especially if your kids love crust-free sandwiches.
It’s one of those simple things that saves time and keeps everyone happy.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
At what age do most babies typically start crawling? (Answer below)
A) 2-3 months
B) 4-6 months
C) 7-10 months
D) 12-15 months
E) Only when bribed with snacks
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) 7-10 months