"You can't pour from an empty cup."
Happy Friday, you fabulous multi-tasking queen! 🎉 If you’ve already had to fish a toy car out of the toilet today, well, same. But hey, we’ve got some mess-free solutions for you right here.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🚗 Mess-free toy car racetrack hack
🍕 Breakfast pizza: Pizza + eggs = genius
🎃 DIY Halloween bandana pumpkins
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Mom Hack
Mess-Free Toy Car Racetrack
bouncymustard
Mom Hack
Need a unique and easy indoor activity to keep your child busy?
Use masking tape to create fun, custom roadways on the floor for toy cars. No mess, and it's quick to set up.
Add intersections, parking lots, or even a little pretend gas station for creative play.
When you're done, the tape peels right off without leaving any residue, making cleanup a breeze!
Together with Trust & Will
The part of a will that matters most for parents
A will sounds like something for people with a lot to leave behind.
For parents of young kids, the most important line has nothing to do with money.
It's the one naming who would raise your children.
Without it in writing, a court decides. A court doesn't know your sister is the one who's good with your kids, or that your parents live too far away.
Most people skip it because it sounds expensive and complicated.
Trust & Will does it online, step by step. The documents are state-specific and attorney-approved, and you can update them as life changes.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
What's your stance on children using technology for learning?
Poll Results From 9/30
What’s your go-to morning drink?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Coffee (67%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Tea (7%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Just water (16%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Energy drink or soda (7%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Something else (3%)
Featured Response 💬
“Would love to have a caffeine drip! I desperately need it lol For those who answered “just water”…. We need them to elaborate and give us the full scoop on their life. How? Why? HOWWWW???”
Haha, I need answers too Samantha, but let me grab my coffee first 😂 -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Breakfast Pizza 🍕🍳
Source: superhealthykids
Are you stuck in a breakfast rut? 🙄
Tired of cereal and toast every morning?
Let's level up breakfast with this Breakfast Pizza!
Think scrambled eggs, sausage, and all the cheese, sitting pretty on a 5-minute homemade pizza crust.
Why You’ll Love It:
🧀 Cheesy, savory goodness that feels like a treat!
🍳 A hearty and customizable breakfast option.
📝 Ingredients
5-Minute Pizza Crust:
Flour
Parmesan Cheese
Water
Rapid-rise Yeast
Olive Oil
Sugar
Salt
Pizza Toppings:
Ground Sausage
Eggs
Bell Pepper
2% Milk
Mozzarella Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Butter
Flour
Salt & Pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
For the 5-Minute Pizza Dough:
Activate yeast by mixing water, sugar, oil, and yeast. Let it get foamy.
In a food processor, pulse together flour, Parmesan, and salt.
Slowly add in the yeast mix to form a dough. Knead it a bit and roll out.
Source: superhealthykids
For the Breakfast Pizza:
Roll out the dough into two circles and place on parchment-lined pans.
Cook sausage and bell pepper in a skillet. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter. Add flour and milk to make a sauce. Toss in eggs and cook to a soft set.
Top each crust with egg mix, sausage, and bell pepper. Sprinkle on both types of cheese.
Bake at 475°F until browned and bubbly.
Source: superhealthykids
📌 Notes
Don't overcook the eggs in the skillet; they'll keep cooking in the oven.
In a rush? Use store-bought dough or even pita bread.
Want more flavors? Add things like mushrooms, onions, or even some diced roasted sweet potatoes.
Trust me, this will vanish faster than your alone time on a Saturday morning. Enjoy!
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Fall Edition)
DIY Halloween Bandana Pumpkins
sadieseasongoods
Ready for a no-fuss, super-cute Halloween DIY?
Transform a Halloween-themed bandana into a cute fabric pumpkin for festive fall decor!
Cut the bandana into a rectangle, fold it in half, and sew the short ends together.
Stitch a running stitch around one open end and cinch it closed.
Stuff the tube with fiberfill, then close the top with another running stitch.
Add ridges using embroidery floss and finish by attaching a stick for the stem.
Plus, the kiddos can help find sticks in the yard for stems.
Crafty and budget-friendly, what's not to love?
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Ladies, let's talk leggings. You know, the unsung heroes of mom fashion?
These ones are a favorite. Imagine leggings that wear like a warm hug for your baby bump, but also chic enough for a Target run.
Yep, these are those. 🤰
High-Waisted Over The Bump Maternity Leggings
Comfort: Hugs your bump like your grandma hugs you at family reunions.
Versatility: Dress 'em up, dress 'em down, or just lounge around.
Durability: These leggings will outlast your kid's "I hate naps" phase.
Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
Teething can cause a fever in infants.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) False, not a true fever over 100.4°F