Together with
"What consumes your mind controls your life."
Oh, good morning, Mommy. It’s Memorial Day Monday, which means the kids are home, the snacks are vanishing, and the schedule has left the chat. Just smile, nod, and load up on caffeine.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🥚 Egg Carton Card Holder
🌿 Veggie Wrap: Fresh and flavorful
🌵 Pet Cactus Rocks
Every kitchen in my family has the same pans, and they're as beautiful as they are safe.
Mom Hack
Egg Carton Card Holder
inlightofthetruth
Mom Hack
Turn an egg carton into a handy card holder for your children.
Simply cut the bottom half of the carton, then make a slit in each cup.
This setup helps little hands manage their cards during games, making playtime easier and more fun.
Together with Caraway
Every Kitchen in My Family. Same Pans.
My parents have Caraway. My brothers have Caraway. Every time I walk into a kitchen and the pans catch my eye, it's the same brand.
And it's not a coincidence.
Their cookware is ceramic-coated and made with clean, safe materials you can feel good about cooking with every day.
No PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, lead, or cadmium. Just safe materials between you and your kids' food.
Naturally slick surfaces. Cleanup takes seconds. And the way they store is honestly kind of art.
One less thing in the kitchen to second-guess.
We have a link just for our readers if you want to take a look. They have some really nice things going on for Memorial Day too. 🤍
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How confident are you in managing your child's technology use?
Poll Results From 5/20
What's your approach towards your child's nutrition?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Strictly organic (4%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Balanced diet (29%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Flexitarian (15%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Standard child food (14%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 They eat what I eat (38%)
Featured Response 💬
“It’s a mix of what I eat and standard child food. Some days I choose to fight the food battle, some days I don’t. As long as she’s fed, all is good. ”
I feel this. Some days “fed and happy” is absolutely the win. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🌿 Veggie Wrap: Fresh and Flavorful!
superhealthykids
Whip up these Veggie Wraps for a healthy, colorful lunch this summer.
Easy to prepare, packed with fresh veggies, and customizable with a delicious herbed cream cheese.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🥕 Crunchy and creamy with a burst of freshness from assorted veggies.
🌱 Perfect for meal prep, these wraps are great for a quick lunch or a healthy snack on the go.
📝 Ingredients
2 large flour tortillas
4 slices of Havarti cheese
1 sliced avocado
1 small cucumber, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 tomato, sliced
2 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup herbed cream cheese (blend of cream cheese, Parmesan, green onion, garlic powder, and black pepper)
👩🍳 Instructions
Spread herbed cream cheese evenly on tortillas.
Layer lettuce, cheese, and sliced veggies on each tortilla.
Roll tightly, cut in half, and either serve immediately or chill.
superhealthykids
📌 Note
These wraps are versatile! Feel free to add different veggies or proteins to suit your taste.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Pet Cactus Rocks
thebestideasforkids
Create a cute, no-water-needed pet cactus using rocks and a few simple materials.
Select flat rocks and clean them.
Paint the rocks green and add white designs to mimic cactus features.
Glue googly eyes to give your rock personality.
Place your finished cacti in small terra cotta pots.
This delightful project is perfect for a playful and creative weekend activity with the kids! 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Capture those tiny toes and fingers forever without the mess!
This Inkless Hand and Footprint Kit is perfect for preserving precious memories. 🐾
Inkless Hand and Footprint Kit
Mess-Free: Inkless touch means no cleanup, no stains.
Safe: 100% baby-safe and certified for peace of mind.
Cherished Keepsakes: Comes with quality art cards for lasting impressions.
Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
Parents should wait until their child is 2 years old before introducing peanut products.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) False. Recent guidelines suggest introducing peanut products as early as 4 to 6 months to help prevent allergies, depending on risk factors and with doctor consultation.