"The best place to cry is in a mother's arms."
- Jodi Picoult
Hey there, Mama! Here’s to Friday, where the spirits are high, and the laundry pile is low (or hidden).
Today’s Mommy scoop:
💾 Digital Backup for School Papers
🥦 Easy Broccoli Pasta: Quick, healthy dinner
🌿 Macrame Plant Hanger
Mom Hack
📚 Never Lose a School Paper Again!
Mom Hack
As soon as an important paper comes home, snap a quick photo before it gets buried.
Think field trip forms, spirit week schedules, class reminders, and permission slips.
Save the photo in a phone album labeled School Docs so everything is easy to find later.
For anything with a date or deadline, set a reminder right then.
One quick minute now saves a lot of scrambling later.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you usually discover new products for your family?
Poll Results From 6/22
How often do you read to your child?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Daily (76%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ A few times a week (18%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Occasionally (4%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ They prefer to read on their own (2%)
Featured Response 💬
“My son and I are part of the 1KB4K program at a nearby library, which is all about reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. He's not in school yet, but we're less than 50 books away from 1,000!”
I love this and am absolutely going to look into it, thank you for sharing such a sweet, motivating idea! -Danielle
Mom’s Menu
🥦 Easy Broccoli Pasta
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Serve up a nutritious and comforting meal with this Easy Broccoli Pasta, featuring a creamy, veggie-packed cheese sauce that's quick and satisfying!
❤ Why You'll Love It
🥬 Loaded with broccoli and optional spinach, making it rich in vitamins and fiber.
🧀 Creamy cheddar sauce adds delicious flavor and creaminess, appealing to both kids and adults.
📝 Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2 cups baby spinach (optional)
⅓ cup reduced-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
⅓ cup heavy cream or milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
1 pound pasta (like elbow or mini shapes)
Optional toppings: Parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
Boil broccoli for 4 minutes until tender.
Blend cooked broccoli with spinach, broth, cream, cheddar, butter, salt, and garlic powder until smooth.
Cook pasta, mix with broccoli sauce, and serve with optional Parmesan and black pepper.
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📌 Note
This dish is freezer-friendly, perfect for meal prep.
For a dairy-free version, substitute with suitable alternatives.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)
Macrame Plant Hanger with a Thrifted Vase
thediymommy
Elevate your home or Etsy shop with a unique DIY macrame plant hanger crafted from a thrifted vase!
Gather a few vintage globe vases and faux succulents.
Use basic macrame knots to create the hanger using macrame cord.
Integrate the vase into your design to house the succulents.
Customize your macrame pattern to add a personal touch.
This project not only decorates your home but could also be a popular item in your online store! 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Unleash your toddler's inner Picasso with these Safe Finger Paints! 🎨
Perfect for tiny hands, these non-toxic, washable paints encourage sensory development and creative expression.
Safe Finger Paints for Toddlers
Safe: Non-toxic, crafted with child-safe pigments and glycerin.
Creative: Encourages expression and sensory development through vibrant colors.
Convenient: Easy to wash off skin, less worry about messes.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
Which food is high in Vitamin D, important for bone health in children?
(Answer below)
A) Apples
B) Carrots
C) Salmon
D) Almonds
E) Cookies?
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) Salmon