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Mess-Free Art for Tummy Time Fun

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Danielle Sexton
August 14, 2024

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"Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine."

Good morning, Mommy! Halfway to the weekend and 100% into motherhood. Let's see what's in store for today.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 🎨 Mess-free art for tummy time

  • 🍗 Sweet potato chicken nuggets

  • 🧺 DIY: Painted baskets

Tired of regular social media? Try a family-first approach.

Mom Hack

Encourage mess-free art during tummy time

Source: Buzzfeed

Mom Hack

Pop a few dots of acrylic paint onto a piece of paper, slide it into a sealable bag, and let your little one have at it!

Not only does it bring out their artistic side, it also makes for a fun, colorful tummy-time activity.

The best part? No cleanup required!

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Poll Results From 8/12

How often do you and your partner disagree on parenting styles?

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Frequently (20%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Occasionally (40%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Rarely (36%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (4%)

Featured Response 💬 

“My partner and I have tried to be very intentional about discussing our families dynamics, what we value about them, and what patterns we don't want to repeat. We have the occasional disagreement but can usually find a good solution we're both comfortable with. And we like to laugh over when one or the other of us changes our mind about a particular approach.”

- Community Mom

It sounds like you and your partner have a great approach—intentional conversations and a bit of humor can really make all the difference when navigating parenting together! - Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Sweet Potato 🍗🍠

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Today, we're going to upgrade the classic chicken nuggets we all love, into a health-packed and flavor-filled dinner, that not just the kids, but the entire family will drool over.

Why You’ll Love It

  • 🍠 Sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness and a boost of vitamins.

  • 🍗 Easy to prepare using ground chicken for minimal fuss.

  • 👶 Perfectly soft for toddlers, with a light crisp on the outside.

Ingredients 📝

  • 1 pound ground chicken

  • 1 cup mashed sweet potato (or fully cooked and cubed sweet potato)

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp onion powder (optional; you could also add garlic powder or dried oregano)

  • ½ cup regular or panko style breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-flavored)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mash together chicken, sweet potato, salt, and onion powder in a bowl.

  3. Shape into nuggets, coat in bread crumbs, and place on the baking sheet.

  4. Bake for 22-24 minutes until golden brown.

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Notes 📌

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat for 6-8 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees F or for about 15-30 seconds in the microwave. (They will crisp up in the oven and be soft when reheated in the microwave.)

  • Cook the sweet potato ahead of time so it has a chance to cool. You can either roast it in the oven or steam it in a pot.

  • You can use traditional breadcrumbs or panko-style. Panko will make the exterior a little crunchier.

  • You can omit the salt if making these for a baby.

So, there you have it - a super simple, nutritious recipe that doesn't demand you to be a MasterChef.

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY

Painted Baskets

Turn plain wooden baskets into colorful toy carriers with your child's help!

  1. Choose a wooden basket and vibrant acrylic paints.

  2. Let your child design the basket with stripes, dots, or any fun patterns.

  3. Use painter's tape for clean lines, and paint the basket.

  4. Once dry, seal with non-toxic clear varnish.

  5. Fill the basket with toys, snacks, or craft supplies for playtime.

This quick and easy project adds a personal touch to your child’s playthings! 😊

Mom’s Choice

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It's durable, stylish, and holds a whopping 40oz to keep you hydrated throughout the day.

It's one of my favorites because it's practical, looks great, and reminds me to stay hydrated.😄 

A Large Tumbler (40 oz)

  • Durable: This tumbler is built to last, just like your mom strength!

  • Large Capacity: Holds 40oz to keep you hydrated throughout your busy day.

  • Stylish: The rose quartz color adds a touch of elegance to your drinkware.

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What is a safe way to soothe a teething baby? (Answer below)

A) Ice cubes

B) Teething rings

C) Over-the-counter medication

D) Hard food items

E) A subscription to a dental journal

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