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Cardboard Box Craft: Endless Fun for Kids

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Danielle Sexton
September 19, 2025

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment."

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Morning Mommy! Welcome to Friday—or as I call it, "Mom's Night Off." LOL, just kidding. But hey, let’s master multitasking with a side hustle, find a box that’s basically a babysitter, and get crafty with some non-basic fall décor.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 📦 The Box of Endless Fun

  • 🥜 Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop Tarts

  • 🎃 Chic DIY Hexagon Pumpkins

Mom Hack

📦 Cardboard Box Art Studio

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Mom Hack

Got a big box? Turn it into a contained art zone.

Pop your kiddo inside with washable markers or crayons and let them decorate.

Tape sharp flaps, add stickers, and slide a blanket underneath for comfy, mess-free play.

Bonus: all the scribbles stay in the box, not on your walls.
When interest fades, flip it into a mini fort or garage for round two.

Mom’s Field Guide

✨ Brain Food That Actually Delivers

Did you know your baby’s brain is nearly 80% grown by age 3? 🤯

Those first bites matter so much.

I’ll be honest — I’m VERY picky about what I feed my kids.

Cerebelly is one of the few I truly trust, so it’s always in my pantry. My 8-month-old devours the pouches, and my 2.5-year-old loves the bars.

Why? Because it’s:
✅ Created by a neurosurgeon + mom of three
✅ Packed with 16 brain-supporting nutrients
✅ Veggie-first, no added sugar, Clean Label® certified

And right now, they’re celebrating their 6th birthday with 30% off your first order. 🎂

👉 Take the quick quiz to get a personalized box for your child’s age and milestones.

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Which holiday is most cherished in your family?

-> Vote to reveal what other moms think

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Poll Results From 9/17

How do you celebrate your child's achievements?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Small family gathering (14%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Giving a special gift (21%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Verbal praise or a certificate (62%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ We don't make a big deal out of it (3%)

Featured Response 💬 

“It depends on what the achievement is. If it’s a regular daily achievement it’s just verbal praise. But if it’s something extra like got through dance season and performed really well at recital and whatever then we might do a little something extra. So we try to make the celebration match the scale of the acheivement, not that we aren’t proud of ALL achievements, some just deserve bigger celebrations than others.”

- Community Mom

I really like how you make everyday wins feel special but still save the bigger celebrations for those big milestone moments—it keeps it all so meaningful. - Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop Tarts 🍞🍓

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  • Got a hankering for a taste of childhood?

  • Got half-eaten jars of peanut butter stashed away in the back of your fridge? 🤔 

Get ready to put them to good use with these adorable Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly Pop Tarts!

Spoiler: your kids will FIGHT for the first bite!

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • 🥧 Easy to Make: Uses simple pantry staples like peanut butter, jelly, and pie dough.

  • 🥄 Customizable: Try different fillings like Nutella, marshmallow fluff, or fruit preserves!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter

  • 1/4 cup preserves (your favorite flavor)

  • 1 recipe pie dough (homemade or store-bought)

  • Water (for sealing edges)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Roll out pie dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 2x3 inch rectangles.

  3. Place 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and preserves in the center of a rectangle.

  4. Brush edges with water, top with another dough rectangle, and seal with a fork.

  5. Poke holes in the top for steam release.

  6. Bake on a lined sheet for 18 minutes or until golden.

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📌 Note

  • You can also mix peanut butter and preserves together in a bowl, then spoon it into the center of the tart.

  • To Freeze: Toss them on a cookie sheet, freeze for an hour, and then store in a Ziploc.

  • Freeze up to 3 months. Reheat by following steps 6-7, just add 2 more minutes to the bake time.

Trust me, these are the pop-tarts you won’t feel guilty about serving, and you just might snag one for yourself! 🤤💕

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Fall Edition)

DIY Hexagon Pumpkins

Source: ourhomemadeeasy

Tired of the same old orange pumpkins?

Elevate your Fall decor with these chic wooden hexagon pumpkins.

All you need is some lumber, a little paint, and a few special touches like copper stems. Now go nail it!

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

I can't tell you how many times this bouncer saved dinner or let me enjoy a shower that wasn't a speed run. 🚿

It's like having a mini babysitter on call!

We did some research and went with this less expensive brand (as opposed to the BabyBjorn) and ended up loving it!

ComfyBumpy Baby Bouncer Seat

  • Freedom: Finally shower or cook without feeling like you're in a baby-wearing workout.

  • Support: Ergonomic design cradles baby's back, neck, and head like a pro.

  • Longevity: Suitable for kiddos up to 2 years old, so it's not just another "baby phase" item.

Game

Mama Knows Best: True or False?

Baby walkers aid in helping a baby learn to walk faster.
(Answer below)

A) True

B) False

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