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Non-Slip Socks for Kids with Slick Paint

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Danielle Sexton
March 18, 2024

"The days are long, but the years are short."

- Gretchen Rubin

Rise and Shine, Mama! Let's tackle this week with innovative solutions for our little movers, a snack that's as easy as it is delicious, and a cute craft idea. Embrace the mom magic. 😊 

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 🎨 Slip-Proof Your Kid's Socks with Paint

  • 🥥 Easy-Peasy No-Bake Energy Bites

  • 🐾 Yogurt Cup Animals: Adorable Kids' DIY

Mom Hack

Use Slick Paint To Prevent Slipping On The Floor

Mom Hack

Keep your kids safe from slips with this clever idea.

Apply non-slip paint to your children’s socks. It's an easy way to add extra grip, reducing the risk of slips and falls.

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

How has motherhood affected your career aspirations?

-> Vote to reveal what other moms think

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Poll Results From 3/15

How do you find personal space and time as a mom?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Early mornings or late nights (47%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Designating specific "me-time" hours (4%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Balancing with help from partner/family (21%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Personal time is usually with my kids (6%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I rarely find personal time (22%)

Featured Response😄 

“I get a little bit of personal after bedtime each night but I’m usually so tired it’s only an hour or so before I go to sleep too 😝 My husband will often see when I need a break and offer for me to get dinner on my own and he’ll take care of the kids. I schedule in some longer “me” time on the weekends usually once or twice a month.”

- Community Mom

Oh, I totally get that bedtime to scramble for a sliver of ‘me time.’ Kudos to your hubby for being your tag team in the parenting relay race! Squeezing in that weekend recharge sounds heavenly. - Danielle 😊

Mom’s Menu

🥥 Easy No-Bake Energy Bites

yummytoddlerfood

Ever find yourself in a snack-time rut?

These No-Bake Energy Bites with Fruit are a game-changer!

They're quick to make, packed with nutrients, and a hit with both kids and adults. 🍪🍇

Why You'll Love It

  • 🥥 Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like nuts, dried fruit, and oats.

  • 😋 Naturally sweetened with fruit, offering a healthy alternative to sugary snacks.

Ingredients 📝

  • 1½ cups cashews or almonds (raw or roasted and unsalted)

  • ½ cup pitted dates (Medjool or Deglet Noir)

  • ½ cup dried cherries (or dried cranberries, apples, apricots, raisins, or prunes)

  • 3 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

  • 3 tablespoons rolled oats

  • Additional shredded unsweetened coconut (for rolling, optional)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for 10-30 minutes, then drain.

  2. In a food processor, blend the drained nuts, dates, dried cherries, coconut, and oats until the mixture forms a batter-like consistency.

  3. Use a tablespoon to portion out the mixture and roll into balls. Optionally, roll the balls in additional coconut.

  4. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

yummytoddlerfood

Note 📌

These bites are versatile – feel free to switch up the dried fruit or nuts based on what you have in your pantry.

For a fun twist, try rolling them in cocoa powder or crushed nuts!

Enjoy the energy boost! 💪 

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Kids Edition)

Yogurt Cup Animals

craftprojectideas

Turn empty yogurt cups into a mini zoo adventure with your kids!

  1. Paint yogurt cups in animal colors: brown for a monkey, yellow for a giraffe, light gray for an elephant, and dark gray for a hippo.

  2. Cut and glue foam shapes for ears, noses, and other features.

  3. Add details like wiggly eyes, pom-poms, and fuzzy sticks for tails and manes.

  4. Let your imagination run wild to create a variety of zoo animals.

A fun way to recycle and spark creativity in your little ones! 😊

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Moms, we all know that heart-stopping moment when our little one heads straight for that sharp corner!

Worry no more with these Protectors Guards.

Designed to be both effective and discreet, blending seamlessly with your home décor while keeping your toddler safe. 👶 

Furniture Corner Guard

  • Optimal Safety: Made of premium PVC, much more durable than soft alternatives.

  • Discreet Design: Clear and spherical, they blend in with your furniture, keeping aesthetics intact.

  • Easy to Install: Comes with strong adhesive for a quick, one-minute setup.

Game

Parenting Pop Quiz

Which vitamin is essential for bone health in children?
(Answer below)

A) Vitamin A

B) Vitamin B12

C) Vitamin C

D) Vitamin D

E) Vitamin Gummy Bear

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