Together with
"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."
- Booker T. Washington
Rise and Shine, Mommy! Monday is back, demanding coffee and patience. Let's dive into some practical tips and fun activities that might just make your week (and life) a tad easier.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🎒 DIY Travel Snack Packs
🍕 Pitta Pizzas
🐉 Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
Cold-weather hack: one patch turns “boring coat” into “my coat.”
Mom Hack
DIY Travel Snack Packs
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Mom Hack
Make snack time stress-free and budget-friendly by prepping your own travel-friendly snack packs!
Get kids involved by letting them decorate paper snack bags with stickers or drawings. This makes them excited about their snacks.
Mix it up with a variety of store-bought and homemade options: trail mix, pretzels, string cheese, cut-up fruit, or even DIY granola bars.
Use portion-sized bags or containers to avoid spills and messes while on the road.
Not only does this save money, but it also keeps little tummies happy and road trips a bit more peaceful.
Together with Platoon Kids
The Winter Wiggles Uniform
If your kid is in their independent era, this is a fun little way to lean into it.
Platoon Kids has super cute iron-on patches that let kids show a bit of personality without needing an entire new wardrobe.
Add one to a backpack, a hoodie, or their favorite jacket and suddenly they’re proud of what they’re wearing.
It’s a small thing that can makes mornings feel a little easier. 😊
Their Movin’ N’ Groovin’ tee is another easy choice when you just need something comfy but still fun.
And if winter wiggles are hitting, highly recommend their new release, “Teddy Bear” by Beppie.
It’s a rock-style kids song made for dancing out that cabin-fever energy. 🧸🎸
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
What age do you believe is appropriate for a child to have their own smartphone?
Poll Results From 1/23
What is your go-to method for dealing with tantrums?
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Ignore until they calm down (22%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Distraction technique (33%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Time-outs (5%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Discuss feelings and find solutions together (40%)
Featured Response 💬
“It’s seriously depends on the type of tantrum, if you’re screaming because you’re not getting your way then I’m not going to listen to it and I’m going to ignore it, if you’re throwing a tantrum because you got hurt or something, I’m gonna console you. Sometimes tantrums do warrant a timeout. I believe it honestly all depends upon the situation and what’s proceeding the tantrum in order to effectively deal with it after the tantrum has started.”
Totally agree. It’s all about reading the moment and figuring out what’s really behind the meltdown. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Pitta Pizzas: A Fun and Healthy Meal for Kids
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Looking for a quick, fun meal that the kids will love?
These Rainbow Pitta Pizzas are perfect.
They're easy to make, fun to assemble, and a great way to encourage children to try a variety of vegetables.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🍕 Quick and easy to make, ideal for busy days.
🌈 Encourages kids to eat all types of vegetables.
📝 Ingredients
2 wholemeal (whole wheat) pitta breads
½ cup pizza sauce
½ cup grated (shredded) mozzarella
3 cups chopped vegetables (a rainbow of colors)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Spread pizza sauce and sprinkle cheese on each pitta bread.
Arrange the veggies in a rainbow pattern on top of the cheese.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes, until the veggies are cooked, the base is crispy, and the cheese has melted.
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📌 Note
Let your kids choose their favorite veggies to create their own rainbow on their pizza.
It's a delicious way to teach them about healthy eating!
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
onelittleproject
Create a fire-breathing dragon using a toilet paper roll and simple craft supplies.
Decorate the roll with construction paper, attach googly eyes and pom poms to form the dragon's face.
Cut long, pointy strips of red, yellow, and orange tissue paper for the fire.
Glue the tissue paper inside one end of the roll, and blow into the other end to simulate fire breathing.
The dragon can be customized in various colors like green, red, black, purple, blue, or multicolored
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Every time we’re in the newborn stage, we pull this back out from the garage and start using it with our little ones. 😊
From tummy time to imaginative play, it's a safe, engaging space for your baby's milestones.
LOVEVERY | The Play Gym
Developmental Fun: Activities designed for each stage of baby's growth.
Easy Maintenance: Machine-washable playmat for easy cleaning.
Sustainable: Made with ethically sourced, sustainable materials.
Game
Name That Character (Kids Play-along)
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
Alice from "Alice in Wonderland"