Together with
"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."
Morning Mommy! It's Wednesday, also known as "Why-is-the-week-so-long?" Day. We've got a little bit of this and a little bit of that, let's see what magic we can whip up.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🧼 Dishwasher cleaning hack
🍟 Healthy Chilli Cheese Fries
🦁 DIY animal bookmarks
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Mom Hack
🧼 Dishwasher Toy Hack
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Mom Hack
No more scrubbing every toy by hand!
Pop plastic toys, flip-flops, and bath items on the top rack of your dishwasher.
Use a mild detergent and run a gentle cycle with no heat drying to avoid warping.
Toss small items in a mesh laundry bag so they don’t slip through.
When done, lay everything on a clean towel to air dry. Fast, easy, and germ-free toys.
Together with Simple
Habits that survive real life
Most plans work great until life happens.
Then your kid gets sick. The week falls apart. And you tell yourself you'll start over on Monday.
Simple is built for exactly that. No calorie counting. No cutting out foods you love. Just small daily habits: when you eat, drinking water, getting your steps in.
You can even log a meal by taking a photo of it.
The quiz takes a few minutes because it really gets to know you. The plan it builds fits your day, not a template.
Code MOMMY takes most of the cost off right now.
One note: it uses gentle fasting windows. If you're pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor first.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How often do you and your partner disagree on parenting styles?
Poll Results From 8/24
How do you relax when you're feeling stressed?
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Exercise or physical activity (19%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Quiet alone time (51%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Talk with friends or family (16%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Engage in a hobby (8%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (6%)
Featured Response 💬
“All boys, ages 5, 2, and 4mo twins. Mama's go-to is time by HERSELF. Give me iced coffee, crochet, and not hearing "mommy" for like an hour and a half, and I come back a truly changed woman. 😂”
Okay yes 😂 Iced coffee, crochet, and 90 minutes without hearing “mommy” sounds like a full factory reset. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Healthy Chilli Cheese Fries 🧀🍟
healthylittlefoodies
Remember those sinfully delicious chilli cheese fries from your younger days?
Well, how about a version your kiddos will absolutely love - and you'll approve of too.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🥕 Loaded with Hidden Veggies: 8 different vegetables, making it perfect for picky eaters!
🍠 Sweet Potato Goodness: Baked instead of fried for a healthier option packed with fiber and vitamins.
🥑 Creamy Topping: The guacamole adds a fresh, creamy contrast to the savory chili and cheese.
📝 Ingredients
1 kg / 2lb Sweet Potatoes
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional)
2 cups Cooked Chilli
1 cup Guacamole
¼ cup Grated cheese (or as needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200 C / 400 F.
Wash and peel those sweet potatoes.
Slice 'em into ¼ inch thick fries.
In a large bowl, mix the sweet potato fries with the oil and smoked paprika until they're fully coated.
Place your sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking tray.
Bake 'em until tender and browned (approx. 15-20 mins), turning occasionally.
Finally, portion out the fries and top with some chilli, a sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of guacamole.
📌 Note
Remember, your cooking time doesn't include making the chilli and guacamole. I’ve linked those recipes from healthylittlefoodies for further info.
Happy cooking, mama!
Full recipe here.
Together with Ooni
Can’t make dough? It’s not you. It’s your mixer.
Meet Ooni Halo Core Spiral Mixer, the home mixer finally built for breadmaking:
Uses the spiral mixing technology from professional kitchens
Packs high torque power through dual DC motors
Stays sturdy and stable, even at top speed
Creates stronger dough, softer loaves and a higher rise
Whips, beats and kneads in one countertop machine
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Animal Bookmarks
hellowonderful
Crafting adorable animal bookmarks can provide a fun and functional project for your little book lovers.
Print out the bookmark templates.
Trace and cut out the shapes from colored craft paper.
Assemble and glue the pieces to create the animal designs.
Add details like eyes and smiles with a black marker.
Let everything dry, then enjoy your new bookmarks!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This is the Swiss Army knife of baby gear.
It's a crib, it's a playpen, it's a...backpack? Yup!
It's makes traveling with your little one a breeze. 🎒
Travel Crib with Lightweight Backpack Design
Portability: Folds into a backpack.
Comfort: It's lightweight yet sturdy.
Convenience: The side zipper door? Perfect for those stealthy midnight diaper changes.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
When should a child be able to catch a small ball using both hands? (Answer below)
A) By 2 years
B) By 3 years
C) By 4 years
D) By 5 years
E) When they sign themselves up for baseball
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) By 3 years