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"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
- Lao Tzu
Morning Mama! The air’s chilly, the kids are sticky, and your coffee’s probably cold—but we made it to Friday. Let’s dive into a few fun ways to wrap up the week.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🚰 DIY Faucet Extender Hack
🍁 Quick Pumpkin Pudding
🦃 DIY Turkey Finger Puppets
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Mom Hack
Make Reaching the Faucet Easier for Toddlers With a DIY Faucet Extender
Source: thekrazycouponlady
Mom Hack
Ever notice your little one struggling to reach the faucet?
Make a DIY faucet extender using an old bubble bath bottle—just trim the neck and fit it over your tap.
Adjust the cut to match your faucet, and voilà, a perfect extender that brings the water closer.
Now, tiny hands can wash up with ease, and you’ll have fewer "Mom, help!" moments at the sink!
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Do your children have a savings account or piggy bank?
Poll Results From 11/10
What do you usually do after your kids go to bed?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Relax with TV or a book (47%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Household chores (19%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Work or study (6%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Go to bed early (19%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (9%)
Featured Response 💬
“If I’m lucky and there aren’t any chores to be done I will sometimes read or watch tv. Sometimes I just shower and go to bed. But usually it’s laundry to fold.”
I hear you. Honestly, getting even a few minutes to yourself between all the folding and tidying feels like such a tiny victory on those nights. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Quick & Creamy Pumpkin Pudding! 🍁🥄
Source: goodlifeeats
Moms, as we welcome the cozy vibes of fall, why not dive into a delightful, effortless dessert?
This Pumpkin Pudding is not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a fun activity to involve the little ones in.
It's quick, mess-free, and embodies the spirit of autumn in every spoonful! 🍂
❤ Why You’ll Love It
🎃 Smooth & Creamy: Rich, silky texture that kids will love.
🍂 Fall Flavor Boost: Pumpkin and spices make it a festive treat.
⏱️ Quick & Easy: Made in minutes for a perfect last-minute dessert.
📝 Ingredients
Pumpkin purée (15 ounces)
Low fat evaporated milk (12 ounces)
Instant vanilla pudding mix (5.1 ounces)
Pumpkin pie spice (1 teaspoon)
👩🍳 Instructions
In your blender, combine pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, and pumpkin pie spice.
Blend until the mixture turns thick and creamy.
Pour the pudding into individual serving bowls. For an added touch, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Yum!
📌 Note
If you're not in the mood to use a blender or wish to get the kids more hands-on, you can whisk the ingredients in a mixing bowl according to the package instructions.
Both methods are fail-proof and delicious!
Perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. 🎃🍂
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Fun Turkey Finger Puppets
Source: iheartcraftythings
These adorable turkey finger puppets are a fun craft for kids to make and play with!
Cut a small cardboard circle for each puppet base.
Add a turkey body and face with construction paper and googly eyes.
Attach paper “feathers” at the back for a colorful tail.
Secure to a finger band made from paper or felt.
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
🥶 Ever had to juggle between keeping the kiddos’ lunch cool and your milk fresh while on the go?
These nifty ice packs are a lifesaver, slipping easily into lunch boxes or even your bag without hogging space.
Since they’re compact, they were my go-to on a recent work trip where I needed to keep my pumped milk cold during the day. 😊
XL Freezer Slim Ice Packs
Versatile: Perfect for keeping kids’ lunches cool or preserving the freshness of your milk while on work travel
Compact: Slim design makes it easy to slip into lunch boxes or bags without taking up much space
Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
Using sign language with babies can delay verbal language development.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) False - It can actually promote communication and language development.