"The mind is everything. What you think, you become."
Rise and Shine, Mommy! Welcome to Monday, also known as "My house was clean last week, sorry you missed it." Plus, the kids are likely home for labor day, so whether you're surviving on caffeine or sheer willpower, let's make this week a little more fun and creative. 😊
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🎨 Wipe lids go all Pinterest on us
🍌 Yummy Zucchini Banana Bake
🎡 DIY Ferris Wheel: No height restrictions!
Mom Hack
Flip-Lid Sensory Board
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Mom Hack
Save the flip lids from empty wipe packs.
Glue them to a board and hide textures like felt, foil, or bubble wrap underneath.
Babies love the peekaboo surprise. And it builds curiosity + fine motor skills while keeping little hands busy.
Swap textures anytime for a fresh new activity.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
When you’re buying something new for your kids, what matters most to you?
Poll Results From 9/4
How do you manage work-life balance?
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Strict scheduling (8%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Childcare/Help from family (25%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Flexible work hours (12%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I'm a stay-at-home mom (32%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Still trying to figure it out (23%)
Featured Response 💬
“As a one-on-one dog groomer who runs her business out of her home, im part stay at home mom part boss lady! I schedule my grooms for nap times and Mrs. Mo either naps on my back or with Dad when he's home (I have set forth he absolutely needs to be home by 3pm, so i have at least one groom where im not also providing child care).”
I love that Dad has a set time to take over. There’s only so much you can squeeze into nap time! 😂 - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Zucchini Banana Oatmeal Bake 🍌🍴
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Imagine a breakfast that checks off all the boxes.
Kid-friendly, healthy, AND uses up those forever-ripe bananas and overachieving zucchinis.
Well, let's turn that dream into reality, shall we?
❤ Why You’ll Love It
🍫 Chocolatey Treat: A few chocolate chips make this bread extra special.
🍌 Banana Sweetness: Ripe bananas keep it naturally sweet.
🌱 Veggie Boost: Grated zucchini adds moisture and nutrition.
📝 Ingredients
2¼ cups rolled oats
2 cups ripe bananas, sliced
1 cup grated zucchini, squeezed dry
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
3 eggs
¼ cup melted unsalted butter (or plain yogurt)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 F and give an 8×8-inch baking dish a quick non-stick spray.
Oat-ify: Toss the oats in a food processor for 30 seconds. Yep, until they look like coarse flour.
Mix It Up: Add every ingredient except chocolate chips into the food processor. Whirl away until smooth.
Pan Time: Pour this lovely goo into your prepped pan, and then artfully sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
Bake: Stick it in the oven for 28-30 minutes. It's done when the edges are all golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool It: Let it chill in the pan before you dive in.
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📌 Notes
Make sure to thoroughly dry the grated zucchini to remove excess moisture.
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
This dish can be served plain, with cream cheese, or with nut butter on top.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
For allergies, you can substitute with coconut oil, peanut butter, or egg replacers.
So go ahead, bake your day! 🍌💖
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Craft Stick Ferris Wheel
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Bring the joy of a fairground ride into your home by helping your kids build a miniature Ferris wheel from craft sticks and wooden blocks.
Glue popsicle sticks into cross shapes for the Ferris wheel's structure.
Connect the pieces with dowels and beads to make them spin.
Create a base and add braces for stability.
Craft mini cars using smaller popsicle sticks.
Paint and decorate to customize your Ferris wheel.
Perfect for imaginative play and decoration.
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This little gadget is a lifesaver during cold season (which is coming way too fast!).
It’s slightly gross when you think about it, but if you get over that, it really is the best 😂.
Like having a mini vacuum cleaner for those tiny, stuffy noses.
Frida Baby Nasal Aspirator
Relief: Provides immediate relief for congested little noses.
Control: You can control the suction, making it safe and comfortable for your baby.
Ease of Cleaning: It's easy to clean, so you can use it again and again.
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Parenting Pop Quiz
At what age should a child be able to understand the concept of "yesterday" and "tomorrow"? (Answer below)
A) By 2 years
B) By 3 years
C) By 4 years
D) By 5 years
E) When they start asking for tomorrow's dessert today
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) By 4 years