Crafting a Beach Play Zone

"Well-behaved women seldom make history."

-Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Hello, Mama! Another week bites the dust—faster than your kid’s shoe-tying skills.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• 🏖️ Beach play zone hack

• 🍌 3-ingredient PB banana bars

• 🦖 Jurassic Park in a jar

Mom Hack

Craft a beach play zone using a fitted sheet

Mom Hack

One stroke of pure mom-genius involves transforming a fitted sheet into a sand-free play zone at the beach.

Stake the corners with bags, coolers, or beach toys to create a barrier against the sand.

Add a few toys and snacks, and your little one can enjoy a mess-free space to play.

For added comfort, lay a picnic blanket or towel inside the sheet.

Bring a small umbrella or sunshade for extra protection from the sun, and keep a spray bottle of water handy to cool off hot little feet.

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 7/25

How do you manage work-life balance?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Strict scheduling (5%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Childcare/Help from family (24%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Flexible work hours (15%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I'm a stay-at-home mom (34%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Still trying to figure it out (21%)

Featured Response 💬 

That sounds like such a smart setup—love how you’ve made it all work around your family’s rhythm without missing out on time together! - Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars 🍌🥜

Who said preparing nutritious snacks for your little munchkins had to be complex and time-consuming?

Not I, that's for sure!

These cute little chompables are a real treat and believe me, they are as yummy as they sound!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 ripe Bananas 🍌

• 2 cups Oats

• 6 tablespoons Peanut Butter 🥜

Optional Toppings:

• 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts

• 2 tablespoons Dark Chocolate Chips

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8 x 8 inch glass dish with parchment paper.

2. Mash the bananas and mix them up with oats and peanut butter.

3. Evenly spread the dough in the dish, then sprinkle those nuts and chocolate chips.

4. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until your toothpick comes out clean after a little poke. Let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes.

📌Note 

And there you have it! These bars are super easy to freeze and make for a perfect quick breakfast, lunchbox stuffer, or healthy snack.

Happy snacking, mama! 💕

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Daily DIY (Kids Edition)

Dinosaur Nightlife Terrarium

Help your little ones turn simple glass jars into unique terrariums featuring their favorite mini-toy dinosaurs.

This project is a fun way to light up the night and keep those scary shadows at bay.

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

This sunscreen is a must-have for protecting your baby's delicate skin.

It's gentle, effective, and stays put through water play.

I love it because it gives me peace of mind knowing my baby is safe from the sun, and it's one less thing to worry about during our fun outdoor adventures. 😄

SPF 50+ Baby Sunscreen

Game

Parenting Pop Quiz

At what age do babies typically start to develop separation anxiety? (Answer below)

A) 1 month

B) 3 months

C) 6-9 months

D) 12 months

E) The moment they realize they can't drive the car themselves

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Answer

C) 6-9 months