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Hey Mama! 🎉 The holiday chaos is (mostly) over—just a few stray tinsel strands and rogue wrapping paper to contend with. Now let’s gear up for New Year’s while squeezing in some fun.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
📦 Packing Hack
🥞 Banana Pancake Bites
❄️ Frosted Christmas Luminaries
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Mom Hack
Roll Clothes for Packing Space
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Mom Hack
Try rolling your clothes when packing for trips.
It's a space-saving trick often used by flight attendants.
This method allows you to fit more into your luggage, and it's great for keeping kids' and adults' outfits organized and easy to find.
Healthy Habits
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you usually handle picky eaters?
Poll Results From 12/24
Which holiday is most cherished in your family?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa (59%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Thanksgiving (6%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Halloween (8%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Birthdays (19%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (8%)
Featured Response 💬
“Christmas is my favourite holiday. It’s when everyone is together and I love that. Growing up we always made shoebox presents for less fortunate families and a few years ago I was in a position where we needed that and every year I give back where I can.”
Mom’s Menu
Easy-Peasy Banana Pancake Bites
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Looking for a quick, kid-friendly breakfast or snack?
These Banana Pancake Bites are a delightful fusion of sweet bananas and fluffy pancakes—perfect for little hands and big smiles!
❤ Why You’ll Love It
🍌 Nutritious and Delicious: Bananas provide essential nutrients like potassium and vitamin C
🥞 Quick and Easy: With just two ingredients, you can whip up these bites in no time
📝 Ingredients
2 bananas
1 cup pancake batter (store-bought or homemade)
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare the Bananas: Peel and slice the bananas into 1/4-inch thick pieces, cutting diagonally for slightly elongated slices.
Coat with Batter: Dip each banana slice into the pancake batter, ensuring it's fully coated. Let any excess batter drip off.
Cook: Heat a buttered griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place the batter-coated banana slices onto the hot surface. Cook for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown.
Serve: Transfer the cooked bites to a plate. Enjoy them plain or with toppings like maple syrup, powdered sugar, or a dollop of nut butter.
📌 Note
For extra caramelization, sauté the banana slices in the buttered skillet for a minute before adding the batter.
Then, pour 1-2 tablespoons of pancake batter over each slice and cook as directed.
These Banana Pancake Bites are sure to become a family favorite, easy to make and delightful to eat!
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Daily DIY (Winter Edition)
Frosted Christmas Luminaries
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Craft beautiful Christmas Luminaries using mason jars, Mod Podge, Epsom salt, fir branches, and small wood slices.
Clean jars, coat them with Mod Podge, and roll in Epsom salt for a frosted look.
Wrap twine around the jar's mouth, attaching branches and wood slices with hot glue.
Insert flameless candles for a warm, festive glow.
These luminaries are simple to make and add a cozy touch to your home. 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Play kitchens are always a hit for building independence, and this Lovevery one really stood out.
It has a real, running sink, which makes play feel extra engaging (and keeps little hands busy 💧).
Lovevery just does such a great job with simple, thoughtful toys that support development.
The Real Life Play Kitchen
Encourages hands-on learning with real water play, teaching practical life skills.
Promotes imaginative play, boosting creativity and cognitive development.
Provides hours of focused fun, keeping toddlers engaged and entertained.
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Parenting Pop Quiz
Which vitamin is essential for a baby's bone development?
(Answer below)
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin E
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
Answer: B) Vitamin D