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Hello, Queen of the Chaos! Ah, Monday, the day when coffee flows like water and screen time limits are more of a suggestion. Today, we've got candy hacks, dinner fixes, and a wreath that doesn’t require a Pinterest degree.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🧊 Candy in the peas?
🐟 Salmon Cakes
🍁 DIY Rustic Wreath for That Fall Vibe
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Mom Hack
The Ultimate Candy Hideout
bouncymustard
Mom Hack
Want to keep your favorite sweets safe from tiny hands?
Store them in the freezer, hidden inside an empty bag of vegetables or something that screams "healthy!"
Your kiddos will never suspect a thing. 😉
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Where do you primarily shop for your kids' clothes?
Poll Results From 9/12
Do your kids have a savings account or piggy bank?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Savings account (36%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Piggy bank (15%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Both (34%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Neither (15%)
Featured Response 💬
“We have an IRA for him, & created a QR link to it so family & friends can contribute to it for birthdays & holidays. It's nice to know that we can build for his future, while collecting interest on it for the next 18+ years!”
Love the QR code idea, especially for all those “what should we get him?” texts. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Quick Salmon Cakes! 🐟🍴
acouplecooks
Ever been in a dinner rut? 🙋♀️
If so, you're gonna LOVE this quick and scrumptious recipe.
These salmon cakes are not just yummy but super kid-friendly too.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🥫 Quick and Easy: Uses canned salmon for convenience.
🌿 Flavor-Packed: Old Bay seasoning and fresh parsley bring out the best in each bite.
🥄 Versatile: Perfect as a main dish or an appetizer with dipping sauces.
📝 Ingredients
18 oz canned salmon (boneless, skinless)
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp capers, minced
½ tsp each of Old Bay seasoning, onion powder, and kosher salt
¾ cup panko or coarse breadcrumbs (gluten-free options work too)
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 egg
2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Optional: Tartar or remoulade sauce for serving
acouplecooks
👩🍳 Instructions
Drain and shred the salmon with a fork in a medium bowl.
Mix in parsley, capers, seasonings, panko, mustard, mayo, and egg until well combined.
Form into 8 patties, about ½ inch thick. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3-5 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
Serve with tartar or remoulade sauce.
📌 Notes
Got leftover salmon? Awesome! 18 ounces is about 2 ½ cups of the flaked cooked kind.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Fall Edition)
15 Minute Rustic Wreath
ourhomemadeeasy
Spruce up your front door in just 15 minutes!
Decide which side of your twiggy wreath is the top.
Measure and cut a burlap ribbon to wrap around the wreath.
Use a hot glue gun to secure the ribbon ends at the back.
Lay out your fabric flowers in a pleasing pattern.
Glue each flower onto the wreath with hot glue.
Use a wreath hanger to display your creation and bask in the glory.
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
I love this one because it combines drying and styling into one easy step, saving me time.
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REVLON One-Step Volumizer
Time-Saver: This magical tool dries, styles, and volumizes your hair in one go.
Easy Styling: It gives your hair a smooth, shiny finish that's sure to turn heads at the playground.
Less Damage: The heat levels are just right to style your hair without causing unnecessary damage.
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Parenting Pop Quiz
What is "colic" in infants?
(Answer below)
A) Sleep disorder
B) Teething pain
C) Unexplained crying
D) Skin rash
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) Unexplained crying