Use Hot Glue for Shoe Grip

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Danielle Sexton
October 28, 2024

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"It is never too late to be what you might have been."

- George Eliot

Hey there Mama! It’s Monday, where your to-do list is longer than your patience. But don’t worry—we’ve got a hack to prevent slip-and-falls, a Halloween treat that'll win snack time, and a craft so adorable, it might just become your side hustle.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 👞 Hot glue hack for slippery shoes

  • 🍪 Spooky Oreo spiders

  • 🖼️ Transfer photos onto wood: DIY gifts (or $$$).

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Mom Hack

Use hot glue to add grip to the bottom of slippery shoes

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Mom Hack

Slippery shoes? No problem!

Grab a hot glue gun and create fun DIY treads on the bottom for extra grip.

Make it even more exciting by crafting cute shapes or patterns—your little one will love the custom touch!

Not only does this prevent slips, but it also gives their shoes a fresh new look they’ll be excited to wear!

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Mom’s Menu

Whip Up Spooky Oreo Spiders! 🍪🕷️

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Remember those super fun and easy snacks we'd make as kids?

Let's introduce our little ones to the magic of Halloween with these nostalgic Oreo Spider Snacks.

A treat they can craft themselves. So, grab your apron, and let’s create some edible memories together!

Why You'll Love It

  • 🕸️ Simple and Fun: Minimal prep and a great project for little hands.

  • 🍫 Sweet and Spooky: Oreo cookies make a delicious Halloween treat!

📝 Ingredients

  • Oreo cookies (Hint: Double Stuf works best!)

  • Black shoestring licorice

  • Store-bought icing

  • M&M candies

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Snip the licorice into 2 to 2 ½ inch pieces.

  2. Gently poke 8 licorice strands into the Oreo filling to form spider legs.

  3. Dab two small icing dots on the Oreo, placing two matching M&M candies on them as eyes.

📌 Notes

  • For the sturdiest spiders, Double Stuff Oreos are your best bet. If the top slips off, a dab of icing will fix it right up.

  • Want to get fancy? Swap out M&Ms with candy eyes!

  • Licorice tip: One package is enough for about 24 spiders, but maybe grab an extra; little hands tend to snack while crafting.

And there you have it, mamas! A fun, fuss-free activity that doubles as a snack.

Enjoy these moments, and here's to a spook-tacular Halloween! 🎃🖤

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)

DIY Wood Photo Transfer Keepsake Craft (Make & Sell)

Create a heartfelt wood photo keepsake that’s also an ideal Etsy side hustle!

This project is simple but gives a beautiful, lasting result.

  1. Start with a smooth wooden plaque and size a printed photo to fit.

  2. Apply Mod Podge to the wood, press the photo face-down, and let it dry.

  3. Use water to gently rub off the paper, revealing a unique image transfer.

  4. Finish with a sealing layer of Mod Podge for a polished look.

Perfect for gifting or adding to your shop!

The tutorial is here.

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Parenting Pop Quiz

At what age do babies typically start to crawl?
(Answer below)

A) 4-6 months

B) 6-9 months

C) 9-12 months

D) 12-15 months

E) When they realize walking is too mainstream

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Answer

B) 6-9 months

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