Fun Fitness: Easy and Engaging At-Home Workouts for Moms & Babies

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"Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end."

-Robin Sharma

Happy Friday Mommies! Another week of surviving the toddler-pocalypse! Today, we've got some fun in store for you that involves fitness, crafts, and a tasty treat!

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• Fun and fitness: workouts with baby

• Say yes to Crayola color wonder markers

• Rise and shine with baked oatmeal

• DIY project alert: Colored salt art

Dream of a toy as whimsical as your kiddo's imagination?

Healthy Habits

Fun Fitness with Baby: Easy At-Home Workouts for Moms

Who says workouts can't be fun with your little one?

Here's a handy guide on simple exercises to stay fit, all while playing with your baby.

Note: for visuals of these exercises, you can reference the original article here.

Ab Workouts with a Cute Twist 

Get rid of the post-baby belly with some fun tummy exercises:

• Baby Curl-Ups: Lie on your back, knees bent. Put your baby on your belly, holding them tightly. Lift your head and shoulders, then lower. Repeat 15-20 times, take a break, then do one more set.

• Reverse Baby Curl: Lie down and put your baby on your legs. Lift your hips and shoulders at the same time. Then lower. Again, do this 15-20 times, rest, and repeat.

Shake Your Groove Thing with Baby 

Have a fun dance party with your baby to get your body moving.

• Baby Dancing: Hold your baby and dance to your favorite tunes. Make your moves big and keep your tummy muscles tight. This helps all your big muscle groups and is a great mood booster!

Upper Body Strength with a Smile 

Get your arms stronger with some lifting - your baby!

• Baby Overhead Press: Sit down, hold your baby in front of you. Lift your baby up and down. Do this 10 times, take a short break, then do two more sets.

• Baby Bench Press: Lie down, hold your baby close to your chest. Lift your baby up and down. Just like the overhead press, do this 10 times, rest, and repeat two more times.

Leg and Butt Toning, the Fun Way 

Get your legs and bottom in shape with some classic dance moves:

• Baby Pliés and Walking Lunges: Put your baby in a front carrier. Start with two minutes of dancing to warm up, then do one minute of pliés and one minute of walking lunges. Repeat this four times. Don't forget to stretch at the end!

Takeaway

There you go, moms—a fun way to workout and spend quality time with your baby. Always remember, baby's safety is most important.

So, be careful during these workouts. Have fun turning your baby-lifting into a great workout routine! 🙂 

Keep reading here.

Together with Superspace

For Dreamers, Builders, and Explorers — Bring Your Child's Imagination to Life

Caught your kiddo building a fortress with your sofa cushions again?

Hand them Superspace!

This life-sized 'everything toy' lets your child’s imagination soar.

Whether it's an intergalactic mission or a secret den, let their imagination run wild.

Discover all the fantastic build options right here!

And hey, knocking it down is half the fun! So, why not let them create, destroy, and repeat 🙂

Mom Hack

Invest in Crayola color wonder markers

Mom Hack

Worried about your child drawing on everything?

Crayola's color wonder markers (See Here) are a parent's best friend.

They won't leave marks on furniture, walls, or floors, letting your child's creativity soar without the mess.

Mom’s Menu

Sweet Mornings: Strawberry & Cream Baked Oatmeal

Ready to wake your kiddos up with a breakfast that screams, 'I love you'?

Say hello to your new morning magic - the dreamy Strawberries and Cream Baked Oatmeal!

Picture the classic combo of strawberries and cream, baked into a warm, cozy oatmeal bowl - it's like a sweet morning hug that's as nutritious as it is yummy.

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups whole milk (plant-based milk works too)

• 1/3 cup butter or coconut oil, melted

• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey, plus more for drizzling

• 2 cups chopped strawberries, divided

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 3 cups quick-cooking oats

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• Cream for drizzle

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter up a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.

2. Crack those eggs into a large bowl and give them a good whisk.

3. Stir in the remaining ingredients, but remember to save half of the strawberries for a bit later.

4. Pour your soon-to-be-delicious oat mixture into the baking dish and let it bake for about 40-45 minutes or until it's golden and gorgeous.

5. Scoop into bowls, then comes the fun part: drizzle with fresh cream, the rest of the strawberries, and a bit more honey or maple syrup, as per your sweet tooth's decree.

Wrap-up

So go ahead, embrace this breakfast game-changer!

It's packed full of health-giving fiber and protein, meaning your little ones get a fun, filling breakfast that powers their day.

Whip out that apron and prepare to bask in your kitchen queen glory as the heavenly aroma of Strawberries and Cream Baked Oatmeal wafts through your home. Enjoy!

Keep reading here.

Together with Bright Cellars

A Simple Quiz. A World of Wine. Uncover Your New Favorite Bottle.

Discover Wine, Tailored to You

Learn what you like with Bright Cellars’ simple and fun wine taste quiz, and experience the joy of wine delivered to your door.

No commitment. No fine print. Just wine your way.

Daily DIY

Colored Salt Art

Upgrade from sidewalk chalk to colored salt art.

Using food coloring and squeeze bottles, let your kids make driveway masterpieces.

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

This fan provides a personal breeze that keeps your child comfortable during outings.

It's a favorite because of its versatility, with bendable foam legs that wrap around strollers, car seats, and more.

Stroller Fan

Game

Parenting Quiz

What is the recommended daily screen time for children under 2? (Answer below)

A) No screen time

B) Up to 30 minutes

C) Up to 1 hour

D) Up to 2 hours

E) Look…we do what we can.

Mom’s Meme 🤣

Answer

A) No screen time