"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
🍪 No Bake Cookie Dough Balls
🎀 DIY Headbands
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Mom Hack
Freeze big recipes
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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.
Together with Fay Nutrition
A benefit a lot of moms don't know they have
Most people don't realize their insurance often includes a nutritionist. It's one of the most overlooked parts of a health plan.
And it covers more of life than you'd think.
Pregnancy, postpartum, low energy, tummy troubles, or just wanting to eat better without a big overhaul.
You get matched with someone who works with exactly what you're dealing with.
The visits happen online, so it's from your couch, not another waiting room.
It takes about three minutes to see what your plan includes. You can check here.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
What's your guilty pleasure after the kids go to bed?
Poll Results From 10/9
What's your strategy for when your child struggles with homework?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Help them myself (48%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Hire a tutor (1%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Encourage them to ask the teacher (4%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Guide them to find solutions online (6%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ My kids don't have homework (41%)
Featured Response 💬
“We homeschool, so I am the teacher. I want my children to use the resources they have. I want them to be able to navigate the internet in a productive way when they are adults.”
I think that’s a great approach! Teaching kids to be resourceful and figure things out for themselves is such an important life skill. - 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 much healthier than actual cookie dough.
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.
📌 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.
Kids love 'em, husbands sneak 'em, and you? You're winning at this mom game. 🎉💪
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)
DIY Twisted Head Band
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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.
This tutorial is super thorough and helpful if you’re interested in making one for yourself. 😊
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 my kiddo comes up with.
Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum
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Speed: Quick clean-ups without dragging out the big, clunky vacuum.
Reach: Gets into those tight corners where Cheerios love to hide.
Ready: Wall mount means it's always charged and ready for action.
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
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) First feces of a newborn