"Never regret anything that made you smile."
- Mark Twain
Well hello, Monday. Let's negotiate. I’ll give you coffee, you give me motivation. Deal. 😊
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🍼 Homemade Baby Puffs
🍓 Favorite Strawberry Yogurt
🐙 Octo-crafts: Eight times the fun
A chewable kids vitamin with no added sugar, no gummy junk, and 15 essential vitamins.
Mom Hack
Homemade Baby Puffs
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Mom Hack
Create your own baby puff treats using a Play-Doh confetti maker.
Opt for healthier ingredients compared to store-bought versions, ensuring your little ones enjoy nutritious snacks.
Check out the simple recipe directions to get started.
Together with Hiya
If You Have a Kid Between 2 and 12
For those of you who know me, you know I'm pretty particular about what's in our food and supplements. Having kids made me even more so.
So if a daily vitamin has been on your mind for your little one, here's one I'd point you to.
Hiya is a chewable kids vitamin with 15 essential vitamins and a blend of 12 real fruits and veggies.
No added sugar. No gummy junk. No artificial dyes.
One a day. Pediatrician developed. Sweetened naturally with monk fruit, and kids love the taste.
It comes in a refillable glass bottle your kid can decorate with stickers. 🤍
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
What's your stance on children using technology for learning?
Poll Results From 5/1
How often do you meet with your friends?
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Weekly (12%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Monthly (31%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Rarely (22%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I don't have much of a social life (35%)
Featured Response 💬
“I'm a part of different groups (usually through church) that provide childcare or play dates during times to meet with other moms. These gals have become good friends of mine, and I'm lucky to see them weekly or monthly (depending on the group).”
Aw, having a group already set up with childcare takes so much of the hard part out of staying close to friends. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🍓 Favorite Strawberry Yogurt
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Get ready for a delicious twist on a classic snack with this Favorite Strawberry Yogurt recipe, sure to be a hit with both tots and adults!
❤ Why You'll Love It
🍓 Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, customizable with puree or freeze-dried berries.
🥛 Rich in probiotics and perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast addition.
📝 Ingredients
1 cup Greek yogurt (or regular whole milk yogurt)
1 cup fresh strawberries, freeze-dried strawberries, or strawberry puree
Optional: lemon juice, lemon zest, hemp seeds
👩🍳 Instructions
Blend strawberries into a puree or powder if using freeze-dried.
Mix strawberries with yogurt until well combined.
Add optional ingredients like lemon juice and hemp seeds to taste.
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📌 Note
This yogurt is ideal for customization.
Adjust the sweetness with honey or maple syrup, and enjoy it within 5 days for best flavor.
Perfect for any time of day.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Craft Stick Octopus
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Dive into a sea of creativity with your kids by making a charming craft stick octopus!
Paint a canvas blue to create an ocean background.
Cut a foam circle to make the octopus body and paint it.
Attach craft sticks to the foam to form the octopus arms.
Decorate the arms with white beads to mimic suckers.
Glue wiggly eyes and draw a smile on the octopus face.
It's a fantastic way to explore sea life and practice fine motor skills! 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Maximize your space with an Over the Door Pantry Organizer! 🚪
With easy installation and sturdy construction, it’s a must-have for small spaces.
Door Pantry Organizer
Space-Saving: Utilizes door space efficiently, adding extra storage.
Easy Install: Simple setup with no complicated assembly required.
Customizable: Removable baskets adapt to your storage needs.
Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
Babies can be given cow’s milk as a primary drink from birth.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) False. Cow’s milk should not be given as a primary drink until after a child is 12 months old due to nutritional and health considerations.