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Danielle Sexton
January 24, 2025

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Morning, Mommy! Cheers to the weekend. As we say goodbye to another busy week, let's dive into some let’s talk diapers, pie, and a cozy weekend craft..

P.S. Sorry about missing the last newsletter edition! My newest little guy surprised us with an early morning arrival on Wednesday!😊 

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 💩 Diaper Duty Must-Have

  • 🥧 Pecan Pie Bars

  • ❄️ Snow Day in a Jar

Mom Hack

Diaper Bag Poop Bag Hack

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Mom Hack

Keep rolls of dog poo bags in your diaper bag.

They're perfect for handling dirty diapers and clothes while on the go.

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Mom’s Menu

🥧 Pecan Pie Bars: A Decadent Delight

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These Pecan Pie Bars are a must-try!

Featuring a buttery shortbread crust and a rich, caramel-y pecan filling, they're the perfect treat for holiday celebrations or any special occasion.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • 🌰 Crunchy pecans in a luscious caramel filling.

  • 🍪 Buttery shortbread crust adds the perfect texture contrast.

📝 Ingredients

  • Butter

  • Pecans

  • Flour

  • Powdered Sugar

  • Brown Sugar

  • Maple Syrup

  • Eggs

  • Heavy Cream

  • Vanilla Extract

  • Sea Salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the shortbread crust using flour, powdered sugar, salt, cold butter, and vanilla.

  2. Press the crust into a lined 9x13" pan and bake until lightly browned.

  3. For the filling, combine butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream, and simmer.

  4. Temper the eggs and mix them into the caramel mixture.

  5. Stir in vanilla and pecans, then pour over the crust.

  6. Bake until the top is set and not too jiggly.

  7. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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📌 Note

These bars are a wonderful way to enjoy the flavors of pecan pie in a convenient bar form.

They're great for sharing and can be made in advance for any event.

The combination of sweet and salty, crunchy and soft, makes these bars a treat you'll want to make again and again. 😊 

Full recipe here.

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Daily DIY (Home Edition)

Sweet Snow Day in a Jar

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Create a "Snow Day in a Jar" with foam discs, a large glass jar, faux buffalo snow, birch branches, and green foliage.

  1. Trim foam discs to fit the jar, creating a tower inside.

  2. Insert birch branches, crisscrossing them, and add faux snow up to the top of the foam.

  3. Include thin wood branches and pine foliage for a wintery look.

This craft is perfect for holiday decor or as a unique gift!

The tutorial is here.

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A) True

B) False

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