"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
- George Eliot
Good morning, Pumpkin Queen! 🎃 It’s Monday, and Halloween’s practically breathing down our necks. Let’s glue, snack, and craft our way through this spooky chaos before the candy hits the fan.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
👞 Hot glue hack for slippery shoes
🍪 Spooky Oreo spiders
🖼️ Transfer photos onto wood: DIY gifts
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Mom Hack
Use hot glue to add grip to the bottom of slippery shoes
Source: thekrazycouponlady
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 Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Where do you most often seek parenting advice?
Poll Results From 10/23
What is your go-to method for dealing with tantrums?
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Ignore until they calm down (28%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Distraction technique (24%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Time-outs (6%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Discuss feelings and find solutions together (42%)
Featured Response 💬
“Ever since our daughter turned 2, we started using short “time outs” depending on the behavior. We showed her how the time out worked and afterward we always have a brief age appropriate conversation about why it happened and how to fix it. Now that she’s about to turn 3, she’s able to understand it more. She knows mommy and daddy love her but she has to respect our boundaries. I think a combination of all the strategies works depending on the situation. ”
I love that you talk things through with her afterward! It’s amazing how much more they start to understand as they get closer to 3. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Whip Up Spooky Oreo Spiders! 🍪🕷️
Source: blessthismessplease
Remember those super fun and easy snacks we'd make as kids?
How about these nostalgic Oreo Spider Snacks for Halloween? A treat they can craft themselves.
❤ 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
Snip the licorice into 2 to 2 ½ inch pieces.
Gently poke 8 licorice strands into the Oreo filling to form spider legs.
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.
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.
Start with a smooth wooden plaque and size a printed photo to fit.
Apply Mod Podge to the wood, press the photo face-down, and let it dry.
Use water to gently rub off the paper, revealing a unique image transfer.
Finish with a sealing layer of Mod Podge for a polished look.
Perfect for gifting or adding to your shop!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
You know those walks that turn into a game of "Steer the Toddler"? Yeah, me too.
This trike is the peace treaty in the war against zig-zagging down the sidewalk.
You can steer, they can steer, and everyone stays upright.
Plus, it grows with your kiddo, so it's like the gift that keeps on giving. 🌱
Deluxe Steer & Stroll Ride-On Trike
Control: You steer or they steer—either way, no more zig-zagging!
Safety: Sturdy design means fewer tumbles and more fun.
Growth: Adjustable seat grows with your kiddo. Aww, they grow up so fast!
Game
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
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) 6-9 months