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Freeze Big Recipes to Save Time & Money
Danielle Sexton
September 23, 2024
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"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
Rise and shine Mommy! It's Monday—another chance to be the unpaid chauffeur, chef, and life coach we were born to be! Let's kick off this week with something yummy, crafty, and might I add, budget-friendly.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
❄️ Freeze Big Batches: Save Time, Save Sanity
🍪 No Bake Cookie Dough Balls
🎀 DIY Headbands: Craft for Fun or Extra Cash
Mom Hack
Freeze big recipes
Mom Hack
Overcooked and overwhelmed? Don't toss that extra food!
Freeze half of your big-batch recipes like lasagna or enchiladas. This saves you both time and money.
Here’s a list of 20 big batch recipes for inspiration.
When you're swamped and can't cook, just reheat and enjoy a homemade meal without the fuss.
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
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Poll Results From 9/20
How often do you exercise?
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Daily (15%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 A few times a week (34%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Rarely (35%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don't exercise (16%)
Featured Response 💬
“It's hard to answer this one. I feel like I am way more active than I was before I had my daughter. I see "exercises" as intentionally carved out time to work out. That doesn't really happen any more - like ever. Who has the time with a toddler? But I see what I do throughout the day as exercise. Chasing my toddler around. The many ups and downs and all arounds as we play interactive songs. The crawling on the floor. The dancing silliness. The walks with her. Is that exercise or is that life now? I don't really know!”
I totally get it! All that toddler-chasing, dancing, and playtime definitely counts as exercise in my book—it's a full-body workout and a half! - Danielle 😊 💪
Mom’s Menu
No Bake Cookie Dough Balls 🍪🌈
Source: weelicious
Ever wanted to relive those cheeky moments of sneaking in raw cookie dough from the bowl as a kid?
Good news—you can have your dough and eat it too, without any worry of raw eggs or yucky stuff.
Plus, these no-bake delights are actually good for you and the kiddos!
Why You'll Love It 💖
🍯 No baking required, making it a quick and easy treat.
🥜 Packed with healthy fats and fiber from nuts, seeds, and oats.
🍫 A deliciously safe way to enjoy cookie dough flavor without raw eggs.
📝 Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup peanut or sunflower seed butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
1 tbsp chia or hemp seeds
1 tsp vanilla extract
Dye-free sprinkles
👩🍳 Instructions
Combine all ingredients (except sprinkles) in a food processor and blend until well mixed.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Roll balls in sprinkles.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Source: weelicious
📌 Note
They last up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Perfect for those "hide-in-the-pantry-and-eat-a-treat" mommy moments.
You can swap peanut butter for sun butter to make them nut-free.
Seriously, these little wonders pack a nutritional punch with fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants.
Next time you’re pining for a treat that's both scrumptious and won't make you feel guilty for cheating on that diet you never started, reach for one of these.
Kids love 'em, husbands sneak 'em, and you? You're winning at this mom game. 🎉💪
Full recipe here.
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Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)
Headbands and Wraps (Make & Sell)
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Right now, headbands and wraps for fall are so in!
From crochet designs that keep you cozy to all-weather turbans, the options are endless.
They're perfect for chilly mornings or adding flair to your outfit.
They should take about 30 minutes if it’s your first time. 10 minutes a piece after that.
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This little guy is great, swooping in to clean up life's little (and big) messes. 🦸♂️
And the wall mount is great. It’s always charged and ready to tackle the next "creative" project your kiddo comes up with.
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Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
What is "meconium"?
(Answer below)
A) First cry of a newborn
B) First milk from the mother
C) First feces of a newborn
D) First food for a baby
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Answer
C) First feces of a newborn
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