Freshen Your Microwave Fast

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"All endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time."

- Mitch Albom

TGIF, Mommy! Time to kick back (just kidding, we're moms). Today, we're sprucing up the kitchen and getting crafty with the kiddos. Let's make some magic!

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• 🧼 Microwave Makeover

• 🥦 Healthy Mashed Potatoes

• 🎨 Rainbow Fish Craft

Mom Hack

Freshen Your Microwave with Vinegar

Mom Hack

If your microwave's got a funky smell, here's a mom-trick for you.

Just microwave a bowl of vinegar for about five minutes.

Afterward, a simple wipe-down will leave your microwave smelling fresh and clean, all without harsh chemicals.

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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 2/24

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

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Frequently (21%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Occasionally (36%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Rarely (39%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (4%)

Mom’s Menu

🥦 Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli

Mix up your side dish game with this Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli recipe.

It's a nutritious, delicious, and super easy way to get your kids to eat their veggies!

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• 🥄 Combines the comfort of mashed potatoes with the nutrition of broccoli in one dish.

• 👶 Perfect for little ones to eat with a spoon, fork, or hands, and a sneaky way to introduce veggies.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound Yukon Gold baby potatoes (or similar white/yellow potatoes)

• 2 cups broccoli florets (roughly chopped)

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or olive oil)

• 2 tablespoons sour cream

• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Dice the potatoes and broccoli.

2. Boil until tender.

3. Drain and mash with butter, sour cream, and salt.

📌 Note

• Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days.

• Variations: Use cauliflower instead of broccoli, or olive oil for a dairy-free option.

This Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli recipe is not just a side dish, but a clever way to make mealtime both healthy and fun for your kids.

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Kids Edition)

Rainbow Fish

Bring the beloved Rainbow Fish story to life with this delightful preschool craft using mini cupcake liners and a paper plate.

1. Cut one small paper plate to create the fish's body and tail.

2. Paint the plate and cut pieces with black chalk paint; let them dry.

3. Fold the colorful cupcake liners into triangle shapes for scales.

4. Glue the liners onto the plate, starting behind the eye, to create a scaly effect.

5. Finish by adding an eye and attaching the tail and fin.

It's a wonderful way to combine storytime and craft time! 😊

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

It's adjustable, easy to use, and fits right into your kitchen.

Imagine opening your cabinet and finding the exact lid you need without a lid-avalanche.

A true game-changer for tidying up and making meal prep a breeze! 🥗 

Food Container Lid Organizer

Game

Mama Knows Best: True or False?

Babies typically start talking in full sentences by 1 year old.
(Answer below)

A) True

B) False

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Answer

B) False. Most babies begin to say a few simple words like "mama" and "dada" around their first birthday, but full sentences come later.