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Danielle Sexton
August 27, 2025

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."

Morning Mommy! It's Wednesday, also known as "Why-is-the-week-so-long?" Day. We've got a little bit of this and a little bit of that, let's see what magic we can whip up.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 🧼 Dishwasher cleans toys and flip-flops?

  • 🍟 Healthy Chilli Cheese Fries? Yes, please!

  • 🦁 DIY animal bookmarks for little readers

Mom Hack

🧼 Dishwasher Toy Hack

Mom Hack

No more scrubbing every toy by hand! 🙌

Pop plastic toys, flip-flops, and bath items on the top rack of your dishwasher.

Use a mild detergent and run a gentle cycle with no heat drying to avoid warping.

Toss small items in a mesh laundry bag so they don’t slip through.

When done, lay everything on a clean towel to air dry.

✅ Fast
✅ Easy
✅ Germ-free toys without the hassle!

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

How often do you feel overwhelmed as a mother?

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Poll Results From 8/25

How do you handle social media and privacy when it comes to your kids?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I share everything (1%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I share selectively (39%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Only with family and close friends (28%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ I don't share anything about my kids online (32%)

Featured Response 💬 

“I typically share a few special moments like birthdays, first day of school and little cute moments on occasion. And this is only to my private account for family and friends.”

- Community Mom

That sounds like such a sweet balance—just enough to share the joy with your close circle while still keeping things cozy and protected. 💕 - Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

Healthy Chilli Cheese Fries 🧀🍟

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Remember those sinfully delicious chilli cheese fries from your younger days?

Well, how about a version your kiddos will absolutely love - and you'll approve of too?

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • 🥕 Loaded with Hidden Veggies: The chili features 8 different vegetables, making it perfect for picky eaters!

  • 🍠 Sweet Potato Goodness: Baked instead of fried for a healthier option packed with fiber and vitamins.

  • 🥑 Creamy Topping: The guacamole adds a fresh, creamy contrast to the savory chili and cheese.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 kg / 2lb Sweet Potatoes

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional)

  • 2 cups Cooked Chilli

  • 1 cup Guacamole

  • ¼ cup Grated cheese (or as needed)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200 C / 400 F.

  2. Wash and peel those sweet potatoes.

  3. Slice 'em into ¼ inch thick fries.

  4. In a large bowl, mix the sweet potato fries with the oil and smoked paprika until they're fully coated.

  5. Place your sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking tray.

  6. Bake 'em until tender and browned (approx. 15-20 mins), turning occasionally.

  7. Finally, portion out the fries and top with some chilli, a sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of guacamole.

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📌 Note

Remember, your cooking time doesn't include making the chilli and guacamole. I’ve linked those recipes from healthylittlefoodies for further info.

🙌🥳 Happy cooking, mama!

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Kids Edition)

Animal Bookmarks

Crafting adorable animal bookmarks can provide a fun and functional project for your little book lovers.

  1. Print out the bookmark templates.

  2. Trace and cut out the shapes from colored craft paper.

  3. Assemble and glue the pieces to create the animal designs.

  4. Add details like eyes and smiles with a black marker.

  5. Let everything dry, then enjoy your new bookmarks!

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

This is the Swiss Army knife of baby gear.

It's a crib, it's a playpen, it's a...backpack? Yup!

It's makes traveling with your little one a breeze. 🎒

Travel Crib with Lightweight Backpack Design

  • Portability: This crib folds into a backpack. Yes, a backpack! Traveling just got easier.

  • Comfort: It's lightweight yet sturdy, ensuring your baby's comfort and safety.

  • Convenience: The side zipper door? Perfect for those stealthy midnight diaper changes.

Game

Parenting Pop Quiz

When should a child be able to catch a small ball using both hands? (Answer below)

A) By 2 years

B) By 3 years

C) By 4 years

D) By 5 years

E) When they sign themselves up for baseball

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B) By 3 years

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