"All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother."
- Abraham Lincoln
Friday is here, which means two things: The kids will wake up earlier tomorrow, and the laundry pile is now legally classified as a mountain. But hey, we’ve got some easy wins for you today!
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🧺 Luggage That Smells Fresh?
🥞 Pancakes Without the Flipping
👹 Tissue Box Monsters
What I keep on hand for hungry emergencies.
Mom Hack
Fresh Luggage with Dryer Sheet
thekrazycouponlady
Mom Hack
Keep your clothes smelling fresh in your luggage with a simple dryer sheet.
This helps combat the mix of clean and dirty laundry during travel.
For added organization, consider using separate bags for clean and dirty items, with a fragrant dryer sheet to maintain a pleasant scent. 😊
Mom’s Field Guide
A kid snack I trust and my kids actually eat
pouch at Disney = instant calm (my little one😊)
You know the moment when your kid is melting down because they’re hungry, and you need a snack right now.
Not a sugar bomb. Not crumbs. Something you can hand over and feel fine about.
That’s why I keep Cerebelly around. It’s been an easy yes for us.
Pouches when they were little. Bars when life got chaotic.
It feels intentional, not random.
I wrote up exactly why I trust it and what I’d start with here.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How has motherhood affected your career aspirations?
Poll Results From 2/2
How do you find personal space and time as a mom?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Early mornings or late nights (44%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Designating specific "me-time" hours (4%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Balancing with help from partner/family (10%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Personal time is usually with my kids (14%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I rarely find personal time (28%)
Featured Response 💬
“I usually get up 2-3 hours before my daughter so the I can have time for myself before attending to her needs all day. Then I take and hour to wind down after she goes to bed.”
Those quiet bookends to the day are pure gold. I love that you’re starting your morning for you and ending the day with a little reset. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🥞 Sheet Pan Pancakes
superhealthykids
This easy and delicious meal is perfect for feeding a crowd and makes mornings a breeze.
Packed with fruits and veggies, it's both nutritious and a total crowd-pleaser.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🕒 Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy mornings.
🍓 Versatile toppings mean endless flavor combinations.
📝 Ingredients
For the pancakes:
Butter
Grated zucchini and carrot
Milk
Applesauce
Eggs
Vanilla extract
Maple syrup
Flour
Baking powder
Salt
For the toppings:
Bananas, chopped walnuts, and brown sugar
Sliced strawberries and peanut butter
Blueberries and cream cheese
Chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
Grate zucchini and carrot, and add to a food processor.
Blend in milk, applesauce, eggs, maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures.
Spread the batter on a greased, rimmed baking sheet.
Add desired toppings.
Bake at 425°F for 13-15 minutes until cooked through.
Slice and serve.
superhealthykids
📌 Note
These Sheet Pan Pancakes are a fantastic way to enjoy a classic breakfast with less fuss and more fun.
Customize with your family's favorite toppings for a breakfast that's as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Tissue Box Monsters
thebestideasforkids
Upcycle an old tissue box into a fun and unique monster!
Paint the box inside and out with acrylic paint, then outline the "mouth" with a black marker.
Decorate with large googly eyes, white cardstock teeth, and large pom-poms for character.
Optionally, add additional features like popsicle stick antennae for more creativity.
Use hot glue for best results in attaching decorations, but strong glue also works
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This hat is a lifesaver for outdoor adventures, it gives us sun protection for our little one.
Plus it's adjustable, so you get a perfect fit as your baby grows.
Baby Flap Sun Protection
Protective: Shields your baby's delicate skin from harmful sun rays.
Comfortable: Designed to stay put, even when your little one is on the move.
Adjustable: The fit can be easily tweaked, ensuring it grows with your baby.
Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
It’s normal for toddlers to have irregular eating patterns.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) True. Toddlers often have fluctuating appetites and preferences, which is a normal part of their development.