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Keep Doors from Locking with Rubber Band Hack

Keep Doors from Locking with Rubber Band Hack

Danielle Sexton
December 06, 2024

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"Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life."

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Good Morning Mama! It’s Friday—aka, the day we attempt to balance holiday cheer with laundry despair. Let’s end the week with fewer locked doors, fewer snack fights, and a wreath that says “I totally have it together.”

Today’s Mommy scoop:

🛑 Rubber Bands: Stop Locked Doors
🍪 Fig Bars That’ll Wow the Littles
❄️ Boho Winter Wreath

Mom Hack

Keep Doors From Locking With Rubber Bands

Source: thekrazycouponlady

Mom Hack

Tiny adventurers locking doors?

Wrap a rubber band around the door handle, and you'll have one less oopsie to worry about. 🙂

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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤

How much daily outdoor playtime do you aim for with your children?

-> Vote to reveal what other moms think

Poll Results From 12/4

How often do you feel overwhelmed as a mother?

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ All the time (43%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Occasionally (48%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Rarely (8%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (1%)

Featured Response 💬

“I get overwhelmed sometimes, but what really helps me is just taking deep breaths and focusing on that for a few moments. My 16-month-old daughter has started to pick up on it and she’ll start breathing with me when she sees me do it. That part has been awesome!”

- Community Mom

Oh, I love that your little one is joining in on the deep breaths—what a sweet and calming little teammate you have there! -Danielle 😊

Mom’s Menu

Favorite Fig Bars!👩‍🍼🍪

Source: yummytoddlerfood

Craving a sweet treat that's not only delicious but also packed with wholesome goodness?

These homemade fig bars might just become your new go-to snack!

Trust me, they're mom-approved and kiddo-loved. 😋

📝 Ingredients

1 cup dried figs (stems removed, packed tightly)
½ cup orange juice
2 cups instant oats (or oat flour/ground rolled oats)
¼ cup honey (or maple syrup)
¼ cup whole-wheat flour
¼ cup peanut butter (or alternatives like sunflower seed butter)
⅓ cup milk (any kind you like!)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Prepare the fig jam by boiling figs in orange juice, then blending them into a thick jam.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and get your baking sheet ready with parchment paper.
Mix all the ingredients (except fig jam) to form the crust. Keep a little for the topping.
Spread most of the batter in your pan, followed by the fig jam, then crumble the rest of the batter on top.
Bake for 22-24 minutes, cool, and slice into delightful bars.

Source: yummytoddlerfood

📌 Notes

Want to store them? They'll last in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for 3 months. Perfect for those hectic mornings!
These bars are versatile! Go gluten-free with a gluten-free flour blend, or make them nut-free with sunflower seed butter.
In a rush? Use store-bought fig jam to speed up the process.

To wrap up, these fig bars are a sweet and nutritious solution for those busy days when you're juggling a million tasks.

They're simple to make, and even easier to enjoy!

Happy snacking, mama! ❤️🌟

Full recipe here.

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Daily DIY (Winter Edition)

DIY Winter Wreath, Boho Style!

Source: designertrapped

Want a wreath that oozes warmth and coziness? This boho-inspired piece is just what your door needs.

Crafted for a mere $10, its soft, neutral tones are perfect for the season.

Plus, it's versatile enough to stay up even post-Christmas.

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

The peanut changer was probably one of my favorite items I was gifted.

The ease of wiping it down after each use is a dream, especially when you have a wriggly baby on hand.

I laid a cozy muslin blanket over it to help with the potentially cold surface!

Keekaroo Peanut Changer

Easy Cleanup: Its surface doesn’t let anything stick, making cleanups a breeze
Comforting: The changer has a nice give to it, making it a cozy spot for them during changing time
Durability: It's designed to be durable and long-lasting

Game

Tiny Faces, Big Names

You can't help but want to cuddle with this adorable blanket-clad cutie. He goes on to become a critically acclaimed actor. Who is he?
(Answer below)