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Band-Aid Outlet Hack for Safer Traveling with Kids
Danielle Sexton
January 10, 2025
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"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
paisleyandsparrow.com
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!
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
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Poll Results From 1/8
How do you most often comfort your child when they're scared?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Hugs and reassurance (72%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Logical explanations (14%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Let them face the fear gently (11%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Distract them from the fear (3%)
Featured Response 💬
“Just the other night my grandbaby spent the night and was scared of the dark for some reason. We were getting ready to sleep after 5 books. LOL In the dark while she was expressing the fear I held her close and whispered reassurance. Then I explained about all the things she can hear but can't see. So, in the dark you still know what the noises are you just can't see them right now. Until your eyes adjust and now you can see some of the things you could hear. It worked, it made her think, listen, and calm down.”
What a sweet and thoughtful way to turn a scary moment into a learning one—your calm explanation and cuddles must have felt so safe and comforting for her! -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Homemade Nuggets in No Time
weelicious.com
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
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It's a favorite because it makes meal prep easier and more enjoyable for both moms and kids.
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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
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C) 7-10 months
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