"Kindness is never wasted."
Hey Mom! Happy Hump Day! If you're sipping cold coffee and your kids are painting the walls with ketchup, this one's for you! 😅
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🍼 Breast milk popsicles: Teething hack
🍞 Grilled cheese in the oven
🎃 No-sew fabric pumpkins
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Mom Hack
Breast Milk Popsicles for Teething Relief
Source: anwjohnston
Mom Hack
Soothe your teething baby with a breast milk popsicle by freezing pacifiers in an ice cube tray filled with your milk.
The cold helps numb sore gums while giving them the comforting taste they know.
Make a few batches to always have one ready when your baby needs quick relief.
It’s a simple, natural solution that both soothes and nourishes!
Together with Fay Nutrition
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Your health plan probably includes one. Most moms have never used theirs.
Not because they don’t want to. Nobody mentioned it.
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Pregnancy, postpartum, low energy, tummy troubles, or just eating better without a big overhaul.
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you relax when you're feeling stressed?
How do you manage screen time for your kids?
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Strict schedule (12%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Limited hours per day (54%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ No restrictions (13%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Based on behavior and homework completion (21%)
Mom’s Menu
Grilled Cheese in the Oven 🍞🧀
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Ever tried making grilled cheese for a small army of hungry little ones, and thought there has to be a better way?
Say goodbye to that pan-flipping workout and hello to the dreamy ease of oven-grilled cheese sandwiches.
That's right, oven magic!
Let’s dive into this mouth-watering shortcut.
Why You’ll Love It:
🧈 Perfectly toasted, buttery bread without standing over the stove.
🧀 Make up to 8 sandwiches at once—great for feeding a crowd!
📝 Ingredients
For each munch-worthy sandwich:
2 slices of bread
Butter, for that golden spread
¼ cup of cheddar cheese
¼ cup of mozzarella cheese, for that melt-in-your-mouth feel
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425°F.
Prep the Bread: Butter one side of each bread slice. Place one slice, butter-side down, on a baking sheet.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella evenly on the bread, then top with the second slice, butter-side up.
Bake: Bake for 6 minutes, flip the sandwiches, and bake for another 6 minutes. If the bread isn’t browned, bake for an additional minute on each side.
📌 Note
Want to jazz up your sandwiches?
Think about smoked gouda with fig jam for a posh feel.
Or get inspired by a spinach artichoke dip and sandwich it between those slices.
Brie with apple slices? Oh la la!
How about an avocado grilled cheese sandwich?
Oh, and if you're planning on turning this into a full-blown meal, think fresh green salads, maybe a pear or pomegranate salad, or dive into a warm bowl of classic tomato soup.
With this oven magic trick up your sleeve, dinner just got a whole lot easier (and cheesier!).
Keep rockin' the kitchen! 🎸🍽️
Full Recipe here.
Daily DIY (Fall Edition)
No-Sew Fabric Pumpkins on a Painted Board
Fall is here, and you know what that means—pumpkin everything! 🎃
No sewing needed, just some fabric and a hot glue gun.
Start by painting a wood board any light color you like.
Let it dry while you sip on that much-needed coffee. ☕️
Cut fabric into strips and give them a twist.
Glue them onto the board in a cute pumpkin shape.
For a stem, cut a small piece of board, paint it brown, and glue it on top.
Add a twisty wire for that extra wow factor.
Your little ones will love it, and so will you!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
These scrunchies are my go-to hair accessory. They're gentle on my hair and come in such cute colors.
Plus, they're perfect for those days when I need to throw my hair up and focus on the little ones.
It's a small thing, but they make my mom-life a bit more stylish. 💁♀️
Kitsch Scrunchies
Comfort: These scrunchies are gentle on your hair, preventing breakage and discomfort.
Style: They come in beautiful colors, adding a fun touch to your mom-on-the-go look.
Versatility: They're perfect for both sleep and daily use, keeping your hair out of the way.
Game
Tiny Faces, Big Names
This Easter bunny would grow up to be the king of dinosaurs. Who is it?
(Answer below)
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
It's Chris Pratt!
