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"Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
- Winston S. Churchill
Morning Mommy! Happy Monday! Here's to finding lost shoes and convincing ourselves that chocolate protein bars are the epitome of health.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
👟 DIY Shoe Cubby Organizer
🍫 Homemade Peanut Butter Protein Bars
🎨 Ice Cream Stick Wall Hanging
Mom Hack
Make a simple shoe cubby organizer
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Mom Hack
Tired of tripping over shoes?
Try this: use a cubicle storage unit as a shoe organizer.
It's a budget-friendly DIY solution that keeps kids' shoes orderly and easy to find.
Plus, it's super simple to set up. See more on this hack here.
Mom’s Field Guide
Every headline satisfies an opinion. Except ours.
Remember when the news was about what happened, not how to feel about it? 1440's Daily Digest is bringing that back. Every morning, they sift through 100+ sources to deliver a concise, unbiased briefing — no pundits, no paywalls, no politics. Just the facts, all in five minutes. For free.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Do your kids have a savings account or piggy bank?
Poll Results From 3/13
What’s your go-to morning drink?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Coffee (69%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Tea (8%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Just water (14%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Energy drink or soda (5%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Something else (4%)
Featured Response 💬
“I wiiiish it was coffee, but I've cut it out as a potential trigger for my reflux-y baby.”
Oof, giving up coffee for your reflux-y baby is next-level love, you’re a trooper haha. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🍫 Homemade Protein Bars
superhealthykids
Get ready to ditch those store-bought snacks, mama.
These Homemade Protein Bars are not just a healthier alternative, but also a delicious way to keep your family energized throughout the day. 💪
❤ Why You'll Love It
🥜 Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey for natural goodness.
🍫 A delightful chocolate drizzle adds just the right touch of sweetness.
📝 Ingredients
1 cup oats
1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 tablespoons chocolate chips, melted
👩🍳 Instructions
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
Blend oats in a high-speed blender until they turn into flour.
In a large bowl, mix oat flour, protein powder, and crispy rice cereal.
Melt peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil in a saucepan; stir in vanilla extract.
Pour the peanut butter mixture into dry ingredients and stir.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
Drizzle melted chocolate chips on top.
Chill in the fridge for at least 25 minutes before cutting into bars or squares.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
superhealthykids
📌 Note
Feel free to substitute the peanut butter with any nut butter of your choice to cater to family allergies.
And don't forget to let the kiddos help with the mixing and pressing – it's a great way to get them involved!
Enjoy, and let the energy flow. 🍫
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Home Edition)
Ice Cream Stick Wall Hanging
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Transform ice cream sticks into a chic and colorful wall hanging.
Paint ice cream sticks in various colors and let them dry.
Arrange the sticks in a pattern or shape of your choice.
Use glue to secure the sticks together, forming the wall hanging.
Add embellishments like beads or ribbons for extra flair.
This project is a fun way to add a personal, artistic touch to any room. 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
It's not just a calendar; it's a fun and interactive way to teach your preschooler about days, months, weather, and more.
Imagine the excitement of your child updating it every morning - it's like the first step to becoming a little planner!
Magnetic Activities Calendar
Educational Fun: Teaches days, months, weather, and emotions in an engaging way.
Interactive Design: Comes with 80 magnets for hands-on learning and a dry erase board.
Communication Boost: Encourages kids to talk about upcoming events and daily plans.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
At what age do babies typically start teething?
(Answer below)
A) 2-4 months
B) 4-6 months
C) 6-9 months
D) 9-12 months
E) Right before the family photo session
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) 4-6 months