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Vinegar Microwave Cleaning: Quick Mom Hack
Danielle Sexton
February 16, 2024
"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 Fresh in Minutes with Vinegar
Healthy Mashed Potatoes: Broccoli Twist 🥦
Rainbow Fish DIY: Fun Craft for Kids
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.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
What's your approach towards your child's nutrition?-> Vote to reveal what other moms think |
Poll Results From 2/12
How often do you and your partner disagree on parenting styles?
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Frequently (79)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Occasionally (115)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Rarely (83)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Never (15)
Featured Response😄
“My husband has had my back since day one of becoming a parent. The best thing we have done is sit down and have a good conversation about the family values we want our children to have and how we can mirror those for them. His style of parenting is slightly different, but that’s okay because one of us has to remain calm haha he’s great at stepping in when I’m obviously overwhelmed and resetting the atmosphere as well as always backing me up in front of the kids 100%”
It sounds like you've got a fantastic teamwork dynamic going on! It's so reassuring to hear how communication and shared values lay a strong foundation for both of you, even when your parenting styles differ a bit. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🥦 Healthy Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli
yummytoddlerfood
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 👩🍳
Dice the potatoes and broccoli.
Boil until tender.
Drain and mash with butter, sour cream, and salt.
yummytoddlerfood
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
thesimpleparent
Bring the beloved Rainbow Fish story to life with this delightful preschool craft using mini cupcake liners and a paper plate.
Cut one small paper plate to create the fish's body and tail.
Paint the plate and cut pieces with black chalk paint; let them dry.
Fold the colorful cupcake liners into triangle shapes for scales.
Glue the liners onto the plate, starting behind the eye, to create a scaly effect.
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
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A true game-changer for tidying up and making meal prep a breeze! 🥗
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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.
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