How to Make Candy Bow Gift Toppers in Minutes

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Good morning, Mama Claus! 🎄 Brace yourselves, Christmas is coming, and so is the chaos. We’ve got some tricks up our sleeves to keep you sane and the kids enchanted.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• 🎁 Candy Bows

• 🥬 Spinach Quiche

• 🌲 Rustic Felt Christmas Trees

Mom Hack

Candy Bow Gift Toppers

Mom Hack

Give your gifts a sweet twist by using candy as bow toppers!

Choose your recipient's favorite candy, preferably in bags, and pinch the middle to create a bow-like shape.

Secure it with ribbon on the gift for an adorable and delicious decoration.

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Mom’s Menu

🥬 Spinach Quiche: A Savory Delight

Here's a Spinach Quiche recipe that's not just nutritious but also a crowd-pleaser!

Packed with spinach, onion, garlic, and a trio of cheeses, it's as impressive as it is easy to make.

Perfect for any meal - be it a fancy brunch or a cozy weeknight dinner!

Why You'll Love It

• 🥬 Loaded with healthy spinach for a nutrient boost.

• 🧀 A heavenly mix of three cheeses for that perfect flavor.

Ingredients 📝

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 6 large eggs

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 medium onion, diced small

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/2 cup cottage cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 3 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped

• 1 pie crust

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9-inch pie dish with the pie crust.

2. Whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then add spinach until wilted.

4. Combine the spinach mixture with the egg mixture and cheeses. Pour into the pie crust, topping with extra cheese.

5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden brown. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Note 📌

This Spinach Quiche is a versatile dish you can adapt with different ingredients.

It's perfect for using up leftovers or adding a personal touch.

Serve it up at your next family gathering or as a delightful dinner, and watch it become a new favorite!

Full recipe here.

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Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)

Rustic Felt Christmas Trees

Create charming rustic felt Christmas trees using simple materials like felt, sticks, and hot glue.

1. Start by printing and resizing a Christmas tree template.

2. Cut multiple felt tree shapes, then glue them onto sticks, ensuring they're half an inch from the top of each tree.

3. Finish by trimming and attaching the trees to wood bases for a festive display.

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The tutorial is here.

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