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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts."
- Winston Churchill
Hello, Monday! The day our coffee needs a coffee. Get ready to dive into a day of motherly multitasking with a touch of humor and a dose of caffeine.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🎁 Rainy Day Toy Stash
🍳 Healthier Hashbrown Casserole
☕ DIY Coffee Bar Sign
Mom Hack
Rainy Day Toy Stash
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Mom Hack
Keep a “rainy-day only” bin with 6–8 small toys that are quiet and low-mess (stickers, water-reveal books, mini people, simple puzzles).
Put the toys in two smaller bags inside the bin.
✅ Bag #1 = morning
✅ Bag #2 = after lunch
It feels “new” twice in one day, and you don’t burn through everything at once.
When the day drags on… you’ll be so glad you did this.
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you find personal space and time as a mom?
Poll Results From 1/30
How do you introduce your kids to the concept of chores and responsibility?
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Assign age-appropriate chores (25%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Lead by example, they help me with my chores (59%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Make it a game or challenge (5%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ We have not introduced chores yet (11%)
Featured Response 💬
“My kids are still little, 2 and 3.5years old. They want to help with laundry, cooking and packing up toys, also sweeping. It does take longer and may create more of a mess but they enjoy it.”
Totally, it is hard to slow down when you just want to get things done, but letting them help now, even if it takes longer, really builds that confidence and sense of responsibility. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🍳 Healthier Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
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Start your family's day with this Healthier Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole!
It's an ideal dish for a crowd or a family brunch, combining ease, deliciousness, and a healthy serving of veggies.
❤ Why You'll Love It
🌟 Easy to make and absolutely delicious.
🌽 Packed with nutritious vegetables for a healthy start.
📝 Ingredients
Frozen shredded hashbrowns (or cubed)
Red bell pepper (or any available)
Baby spinach
Yellow onion (or any variety)
Large eggs
Coarse Kosher salt
Dijon mustard
2% Greek yogurt
Shredded cheddar cheese (or any preferred cheese)
👩🍳 Instructions
Dice the vegetables.
Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.
In a baking dish, combine the sautéed veggies, spinach, hashbrowns, and 1 1/2 cups cheese.
Whisk together eggs, yogurt, mustard, and salt.
Pour the egg mixture over the veggies and hashbrowns, topping with the remaining cheese.
Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes until golden brown and set.
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📌 Note
It’s a versatile dish where you can use different types of vegetables according to what’s available or preferred by your family.
Perfect for those busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches!
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Home Edition)
DIY Coffee Bar Sign
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Craft a farmhouse-style coffee bar sign using acrylic paint, Mod Podge sealer, adhesive vinyl, and a scrap piece of wood.
Paint the wood dark blue, create a stencil for the lettering, and apply it to the wood.
Cover with white chalk paint, lightly brush gray chalk paint for an aged look, then remove the letters.
Seal with Mod Podge for protection.
This sign adds a charming touch to any coffee bar area. 🙂
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This bottle was a game changer because its design mimics breastfeeding, making transitions between bottle and breast seamless.
Both of my little ones loved this one! 🍼
Comotomo Baby Bottle
Breastfeeding-Friendly: The nipple design closely mimics breastfeeding, making it easier for your baby to switch between bottle and breast.
Easy Cleaning: The wide-neck design means you can clean it without needing a degree in bottle-brush gymnastics.
Baby Approved: The soft, skin-like silicone material is comforting for babies, making feeding time a breeze.
Game
Tiny Faces, Big Names
"When you're too impatient for Throwback Thursday so you fully embrace Way Back Wednesday. #1989," wrote the now-successful singer on Instagram. Who is he?
(Answer below)
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
It's Bruno Mars!
P.S. The baby food I stocked up on (no regrets)