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Fresh Air for Fussy Babies—A Simple Soothing Trick

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Danielle Sexton
February 10, 2025

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"Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother."

- Lin Yutang

Morning, Mommy! Ah, Monday, our relentless weekly visitor. Let's make it a bit more bearable with some fresh air, baby hacks, and, of course, food!

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 🌬️ Fresh Air for Fussy Babies

  • 🥚 Mini Crustless Quiches

  • 🎀 DIY Cheer Bows

Mom Hack

Fresh Air for Fussy Babies

Mom Hack

When your baby is fussy, try taking them outside.

The change of scenery and fresh air can be a quick and effective calmative.

This works almost every time for my little one!

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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

How often do you read to your child?

-> Vote to reveal what other moms think

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Poll Results From 2/7

How frequently do you have date nights?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Once or more per week (4%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Once a month (19%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Rarely (40%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ What's a date night? (37%)

Featured Response 💬 

“We still have young kids at home with no family nearby, so our date nights don't look like a night out, but we still carve out time for each other! Some nights, we'll order a nice meal after our kids go to bed, other nights we'll make some popcorn and have a movie night. My favourite date night, though, is when we make some tea and read a book together. We read the same book side by side and talk about it as we go. It's a blast!”

- Community Mom

That sounds so sweet and intentional—proving that date nights don’t have to be fancy to be meaningful! Love the idea of reading together; what a fun way to connect. -Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

🥚 Mini Crustless Quiches

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Moms, these Mini Crustless Quiches are perfect for a nutritious and delicious breakfast, brunch, or even as a lunchbox addition.

They're incredibly versatile, easy to make, and freeze well, making them ideal for meal prepping.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • 🍳 Perfect for on-the-go breakfast or brunch.

  • 📦 Great for lunchboxes and meal prepping.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ onion, finely chopped

  • ½ red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 80g (1 ½ packed cups) baby spinach, chopped

  • 100g (1 cup) cheddar cheese, grated

  • 5 eggs

  • 300ml (1 ¼ cups) pouring cream

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and spinach in butter.

  3. Whisk eggs and cream, then stir in cheese.

  4. Grease a 12-hole muffin tray.

  5. Distribute the vegetable mixture into each muffin section.

  6. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies.

  7. Bake for 25 minutes until set and golden.

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📌 Note

These quiches are a fantastic way to pack in veggies and protein into a convenient, portable form.

Customize with different vegetables or cheeses to keep the flavors exciting and suited to your family's tastes.

Full recipe here.

Mom’s Field Guide

Plan Ahead, Stress Less, and Enjoy Dinner Again!

Meal planning makes life easier - and you deserve that! Knowing what’s for dinner every night can feel like a small victory in a chaotic week. With Plan to Eat, you can streamline your meal planning, feel prepared, and it only takes a few minutes!

Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)

DIY Cheer Bows

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Make a personalized cheer bow with grosgrain ribbon, a ponytail holder, and an optional gemstone ribbon for extra sparkle.

  1. Cut the ribbon

  2. Create a looped bow-shape

  3. Secure with thread

  4. Attach the ponytail holder

  5. Finish by wrapping the center with ribbon and sealing the ends

A fun project for your kiddos or an easy Etsy shop idea. 😊 

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Tired of the never-ending grape-cutting saga?

This nifty little gadget quickly and safely cuts grapes into quarters, making snack time a breeze.

It’s perfect for reducing choking hazards and keeping snack prep to a minimum.

OXO Tot Grape Cutter

  • Time Saver: Quickly quarters grapes, reducing prep time.

  • Safe: Designed to minimize choking hazards for little ones.

  • Easy to Clean: Comes apart easily for hassle-free cleaning.

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Parenting Pop Quiz

How often should you typically change a newborn's diaper?
(Answer below)

A) Every 1-2 hours

B) Every 2-4 hours

C) Every 4-6 hours

D) Only when it's absolutely necessary

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B) Every 2-4 hours

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