Rainy Day Toy Stash Hack

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Danielle Sexton
February 03, 2025

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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 stash of new, small toys hidden for rainy days or when you need a distraction.

It's a simple way to delight your kids and get some time for yourself.

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Poll Results From 1/31

What's your family's favorite weekend activity?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Going to the park (35%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Baking or cooking together (8%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Movie nights (17%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Playing board games (10%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Exploring new places (30%)

Featured Response 💬 

“When it's nice out we love going to the local park that is toddler friendly, and has so many playscapes for young ones to interact with. They have musical toys, a sand box, climbing structures, and a swing set my kiddo loves. It's shaded too, that makes mom and dad happy!”

- Community Mom

That sounds like the perfect spot—fun for the little one and a win for mom and dad! Nothing beats a well-designed, toddler-friendly park. -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

  1. Dice the vegetables.

  2. Sauté onion and bell pepper until softened.

  3. In a baking dish, combine the sautéed veggies, spinach, hashbrowns, and 1 1/2 cups cheese.

  4. Whisk together eggs, yogurt, mustard, and salt.

  5. Pour the egg mixture over the veggies and hashbrowns, topping with the remaining cheese.

  6. 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.

  1. Paint the wood dark blue, create a stencil for the lettering, and apply it to the wood.

  2. Cover with white chalk paint, lightly brush gray chalk paint for an aged look, then remove the letters.

  3. Seal with Mod Podge for protection.

This sign adds a charming touch to any coffee bar area. 🙂 

The tutorial is here.

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It's my favorite because its wide-neck design and silicone material make cleaning a breeze and feeding comfortable for baby. 🍼 

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.

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