"Balance is not something you find; it's something you create.”
- Jana Kingsford
Hey Mama! 🌼 It’s Monday! Time to tackle that never-ending laundry pile, but we’ve got a game to make it fun, plus a smoothie that’ll make breakfast a breeze. Let’s get crafty.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🧦 Sock matching game
🍌 Peanut butter banana smoothie
👶 Make & sell DIY baby bibs
Mom Hack
Sock Matching Game: Two Birds, One Stone
icanteachmychild
Mom Hack
Looking for a way to entertain the kids and tackle that laundry pile?
Get them involved with a sock-matching game—it helps with sorting while sharpening their attention to detail.
Turn it into a race or a color-matching challenge to keep them engaged longer.
They'll be busy pairing socks and, bonus, you get some help with laundry.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Where do you primarily shop for your kids' clothes?
Poll Results From 10/1
How often do you exercise?
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Daily (14%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 A few times a week (39%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Rarely (32%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don't exercise (14%)
Featured Response 💬
“I work out on average 4-5 days a week! I am the best version of myself when I wake up before the kids get up to exercise. ”
Yes! There’s something so nice about sneaking in that early morning workout before the chaos starts. It really does set the tone for the whole day! -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Dreamy: "Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie" 🍌🥤
Source: superhealthykids
You know those milkshakes we adored as kids? The ones you could actually slurp through a straw without dislocating your jaw?
Well, guess what?
You can bring all that nostalgia to your kitchen while loading up on nutrients for you and your littles.
Meet your new morning or bedtime BFF: the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie! 🌟
Why You’ll Love It:
🍌 Creamy, dreamy texture thanks to frozen bananas!
🥛 Kid-friendly and full of essential nutrients!
📝 Ingredients
4 medium bananas, frozen and cut into chunks
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 cups milk
1/4 cup chocolate protein powder (optional)
1 cup ice
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender. Yup, just toss 'em in there.
Blend until it's as smooth as your kid's bedtime negotiations. Creamy and dreamy!
Pour into glasses and serve it up thick and frosty.
Source: superhealthykids
📌 Note
Frozen Bananas: They make your smoothie taste like a creamy dream. No frozen bananas, no creamy dreamy. Got it?
Milk Ice Cubes: Level up the creaminess by freezing milk in ice cube trays and using 'em in your smoothie.
Peanut Butter: Besides making everything better (because it's peanut butter, duh!), it adds to the thickness.
So, let's toast to sanity-saving, nutrient-packed, and absolutely scrumptious smoothies!
Cheers! 🥂
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)
Baby Bibs (Make & Sell)
cassiescroggins
Trust me, you'll love making these.
These bibs not only add flair but are perfect for babies and a hit in the handmade market.
Choose fabric patterns you love and cut out your bib shapes.
Sew the front and back together, leaving an opening for turning it inside out.
Attach adorable fringe trim along the bottom edge for added charm.
Topstitch the bib to close the gap and add finishing touches.
Add snaps or ties for easy fastening.
Perfect for personal use or selling at craft fairs and online shops—these are sure to be a hit!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Ever wish you had an extra set of arms just to get baby close to you at night?
This bedside bassinet swivels to you, plays lullabies, and even vibrates.
It's like having a night nanny, but without the awkward small talk. 🌙
HALO Soothing Swivel Bassinet
Convenience: Swivels closer than your toddler when they hear the snack drawer open.
Soothing: Built-in lullabies and vibrations, because we all need a break.
Safety: Mesh walls for visibility, so you can see your little burrito all swaddled up.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
When is best to start sleep training a baby?
(Answer below)
A) 0-2 months
B) 3-6 months
C) 6-9 months
D) 9-12 months
Mom’s Meme 🤣
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Answer
B) 3-6 months
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