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Childproof Your Home with Rubber Band Door Hack
Danielle Sexton
May 06, 2024
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"Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim."
- Nora Ephron
Hello Mommy! Welcome to Monday, or as I like to call it, 'Why is everything sticky?' day. Today, we're outsmarting door-slamming toddlers, pretending we're health gurus with muffins, and embracing the glitterpocalypse.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🔒 Rubber Band Door Hack: Safety First
🍎 Healthy Apple Muffins
✨ DIY Glitter Sensory Bottles for Kids
Turn naptime into your chocolate escape — Indulge now.
Mom Hack
Rubber Band Door Safety
Mom Hack
Prevent your kids from getting accidentally locked in the bathroom by using a simple rubber band trick.
Stretch a rubber band over the door knobs on both sides of the door.
This keeps the door from latching shut, ensuring your little ones can always get out.
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Enjoy the creamy richness of a Fleur de Sel Caramel or the zesty Meyer Lemon truffle—each bite a brief escape.
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Which holiday is most cherished in your family?-> Vote to reveal what other moms think |
Poll Results From 4/29
What time do your kids usually go to bed?
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Before 8 PM (37%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 8-9 PM (43%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 9-10 PM (13%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ After 10 PM (7%)
Featured Response😄
“My grandbaby goes to bed at her parents' house whenever she shows signs of being tired. BUT at Nana's house, we start preparing to go to bed around 800. Bath, brush teeth, read a book in bed, and then have cozy time. Most of the time, by then, she is tired enough to sleep in Nana's big big bed. :) She’s almost 2years old. ”
That sounds like such a special bedtime routine at Nana's house—a cozy time in the big bed sounds like a dream! - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🍎 Healthy Apple Muffins
superhealthykids
Looking for a healthy yet delicious snack option for your family?
These Healthy Apple Muffins are just the ticket!
Packed with the goodness of apples and whole wheat flour, they're perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a quick snack. 🧁
Why You'll Love It
🍏 Loaded with fresh, grated apples, offering natural sweetness and moisture.
🌾 Made with whole wheat flour for a nutritious and fiber-rich treat.
Ingredients 📝
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions 👩🍳
Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin tin with liners or grease.
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the grated apples and walnuts.
Fill muffin tins to the top and bake at 425°F for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 12-18 minutes.
Check for doneness with a toothpick and let cool before serving.
superhealthykids
Note 📌
These muffins are freezer-friendly, so you can always have a healthy snack on hand.
Feel free to swap out the walnuts for another nut or omit them entirely based on your family's preferences.
Perfect for busy mornings or as a snack to recharge your little ones' energy! 🍏🧁💚
Full recipe here.
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Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Glitter Sensory Bottles
seevanessacraft
Create mesmerizing glitter sensory bottles to captivate your child's attention and imagination.
Remove the label from an empty plastic bottle.
Fill it with glitter glue.
Add hot water, leaving some space at the top.
Pour in 2-4 tablespoons of glitter.
Securely hot glue the lid shut.
Shake well and watch the glitter swirl!
Great for sensory play and a peaceful time-out activity! 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
These hangers let you hang clothes vertically or horizontally, instantly freeing up precious closet space.
It's the perfect solution for small closets, dorms, or anyone looking to declutter!
Wonder Hanger Max
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Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
Children should be introduced to solid foods at 3 months old.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
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Answer
B) False. The general recommendation is to introduce solid foods around 6 months of age, as babies' digestive systems are more developed by then.
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