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"Motherhood is more awesome than I ever thought it could be and harder than I ever would have imagined."
- Sarah Williams
It’s Friday. Consider this your permission slip to lower the bar and step over it with a coffee in hand. We’re going for “functional” today…with a side of pecan bars.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
💩 Diaper Duty Must-Have
🥧 Pecan Pie Bars
❄️ Snow Day in a Jar
Mom Hack
Diaper Bag Poop Bag Hack
Source: coffeeandcoos
Mom Hack
Keep a roll of pet waste bags in your diaper bag.
They’re the easiest fix for blowouts and dirty clothes on the go.
Tip: slip one over your hand like a glove, grab the mess, then flip it inside out and tie tight.
If it’s extra bad, double-bag to lock in the smell.
Also great for wet swimsuits, sticky snack trash, or a quick car cleanup.
Healthy Habits
One Simple Scoop For Better Health
The best healthy habits aren't complicated. AG1 Next Gen helps support gut health and fill common nutrient gaps with one daily scoop. It's one easy routine that fits into real life and keeps your health on track all day long. Start your mornings with AG1 and keep momentum on your side.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
What is your go-to method for dealing with tantrums?
Poll Results From 1/20
How often do you feel overwhelmed as a mother?
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ All the time (42%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Occasionally (55%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Rarely (2%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (1%)
Featured Response 💬
“It's such an honor to be a mother, but it's also an assault on all your senses. From the moment your child is born you're hard wired to respond and attend to them. Its hard to adjust to, especially when you're exhausted from pregnancy and childbirth. All that said, I wouldn't trade it for the world.”
Oh yes, you just put words to it so perfectly, it’s the biggest honor and also total sensory overload, especially when you’re running on fumes postpartum. And I think you speak for all of us when you say you wouldn’t trade it for the world. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🥧 Pecan Pie Bars: A Decadent Delight
superhealthykids
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
Prepare the shortbread crust using flour, powdered sugar, salt, cold butter, and vanilla.
Press the crust into a lined 9x13" pan and bake until lightly browned.
For the filling, combine butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and heavy cream, and simmer.
Temper the eggs and mix them into the caramel mixture.
Stir in vanilla and pecans, then pour over the crust.
Bake until the top is set and not too jiggly.
Cool completely before cutting into bars.
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superhealthykids
📌 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.
Daily DIY (Home Edition)
Sweet Snow Day in a Jar
madeinaday
Create a "Snow Day in a Jar" with foam discs, a large glass jar, faux buffalo snow, birch branches, and green foliage.
Trim foam discs to fit the jar, creating a tower inside.
Insert birch branches, crisscrossing them, and add faux snow up to the top of the foam.
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.
Mom’s Choice
Moms, let's keep those plants thriving with minimal effort! 🌱
This Self-Watering Pot is a stylish, no-fuss solution for keeping your green friends hydrated.
Perfect for busy moms who love plants but have enough on their plates already.
WetPot Self-Watering Pot
Low Maintenance: Self-watering feature for worry-free plant care.
Stylish Design: Adds a modern touch to any space.
Versatile Sizes: Suitable for a variety of indoor plants.
Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
Babies should start drinking cow's milk at 6 months.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) False. It's recommended to wait until the baby is at least 12 months old before introducing cow's milk.