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Keep Doors Safe with a Simple Pool Noodle Hack

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Danielle Sexton
October 02, 2024

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"You are the artist of your life. Don’t give the paintbrush to anyone else."

Morning, Mama! 🥱 It’s Wednesday—aka halfway to surviving the week. If you’re already on your third coffee, I salute you. While we juggle all the things, here’s what’s on deck.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 🛑 Block doors with pool noodles

  • 🍪 Protein balls: Easy, healthy, kid-proof

  • 🍦 DIY paper plate ice cream craft

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Mom Hack

Keep Doors Safe with a Simple Hack

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Mom Hack

Worried about little fingers getting caught in slamming doors?

Grab a pool noodle, cut a section, and slide it onto the door edge where it closes.

This soft cushion will prevent the door from closing completely, offering protection for curious hands.

For added peace of mind, you can secure the noodle with a bit of tape to ensure it stays in place, even during busy playtimes!

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Poll Results From 9/30

What's your favorite go-to activity on a rainy day?

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Indoor games (20%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Arts and crafts (23%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Reading books (22%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Baking or cooking (25%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (10%)

Featured Response 💬 

“Rain? What rain? We still make the most of outside time to help teach resilience and to make the most out of any situation. Our son loves wearing his rain boots and rain coat.”

- Community Mom

Haha, I love this! There’s something so fun and freeing about splashing in puddles and embracing the rain. - Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

Protein Balls: Quick, Healthy, and Kid-Proof 🍪👩‍👦

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So you're racing against time, craving a healthy snack, and your kid is demanding something tasty—STAT.

Welcome to the magical world of Protein Balls!

They’re quick, ridiculously healthy, and so customizable that even your picky eater will say, "More, please!"

Why You’ll Love It:

  • 🕒 Ready in 10 minutes!

  • 🥄 Customizable with your favorite add-ins like coconut or chocolate!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup nut or seed butter of choice (almond, peanut, sunflower—pick your poison!)

  • 5 dates (pitted)

  • 1/4 cup protein powder (flex those mom muscles 💪)

  • 3/4 cup hemp seeds

  • 1/4 cup chia seeds

👩‍🍳 How To Whip It Up

  1. Toss all the ingredients into a food processor. Hit blend. That's it. Seriously.

  2. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls. Perfect for tiny hands!

  3. Optional Glam: Melt 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips with a teaspoon of coconut oil. Let it cool down a bit, then drizzle it over the balls like you’re on some cooking show.

📌 Handy Notes

  • Nut Allergy? Use sunflower seed butter. Works like a charm.

  • Missing chia or hemp seeds? No worries, sub in pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, or whatever you’ve got!

  • Storing Pro Tip: Keep 'em in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for a chilly treat 4 months down the line.

These Protein Balls are like little globes of supermom energy: quick to make and so nutritious that you'll feel like you’re cheating the universe.

Make a batch during naptime and you're set for the week.

High-five, mama! 🙌

Full recipe here.

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Daily DIY (Kids Edition)

Paper Plate Ice Cream

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Is your kiddo an ice cream fan?

Grab some paper plates and let them build their own towering scoops!

It's a sugar-free way to satisfy their dessert dreams, plus they can go crazy with the number of scoops.

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Say hello to your new breast friend—see what I did there? 😄

This Lactation Massager is like a magic wand for clogged ducts and slow milk flow.

It's small, portable, and can turn a painful pumping session into a walk in the park.

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  • Relief: Say adios to clogged ducts and engorgement.

  • Efficient: Helps improve milk flow for quicker pumping sessions.

  • Portable: Small enough to fit in your diaper bag.

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Tiny Faces, Big Names

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