Smart Screen Time Strategy for Kids

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"Every moment is a fresh beginning."

- T.S. Eliot

Rise and Shine, Mommy! Monday’s motto: If at first you don’t succeed, just keep flushing that toddler’s cereal down the toilet.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• 📱 Smart Use of Screen Time

• 🍞 Easy French Toast Sticks

• 🚪 DIY Monogrammed Doormat

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Mom Hack

Smart Use of Screen Time

Mom Hack

Strategically schedule screen time for your kids during parts of the day when you need to focus on tasks like preparing dinner, organizing groceries, or simply enjoying just a bit of quiet reading time.

This approach helps you make the most of your day while keeping the kids engaged.

Together with Shine

Shine is easy, intuitive group photo sharing for any occasion

Shine makes group photo sharing easy for past, current, and future events.

Create photo albums based on a time and place, then pick your mode: Magic (Shine’s AI decides what is shareworthy) or Manual (you pick).

Shine will curate your photos into albums you can invite others to.

The app integrates with Shine event invitations, so photo sharing is built in from when guests RSVP yes.

Perfect to make sure you get the best group photos from your next birthday party, hangout, or family trip!

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 5/24

How often do you meet with your friends?

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Weekly (18%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Monthly (17%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Rarely (23%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 I don't have much of a social life (42%)

Featured Response😄 

It's amazing that you're finding ways to stay connected and take care of your mental health—those coffee and park visits with friends (with baby in tow) sound like a perfect way to keep your social life vibrant during this busy stage! - Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

🍞 Easy French Toast Sticks

Start your mornings with these freezer-friendly Easy French Toast Sticks, guaranteed to be a hit with both the little ones and the big kids at your breakfast table!

Why You'll Love It

• 🌈 Super customizable with options for cinnamon-sugar, banana, or apple variations.

• 🕒 Quick to make and even quicker to reheat, perfect for busy mornings or a fun, dip-able brunch.

Ingredients 📝

• 4 slices of wheat bread

• 2 eggs

• ¼ cup milk

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• ¼ cup unsalted butter

• Optional: maple syrup and diced fruit for serving

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Cut bread into sticks.

2. Mix eggs, milk, and vanilla in a bowl; dip bread sticks to coat.

3. Melt a sliver of butter in a pan, add coated bread, and cook until golden on each side.

4. Serve warm with your choice of toppings or dips.

Note 📌

For a baked version, skip the butter and bake the dipped bread sticks in a preheated oven.

They can also be air-fried for a crispier texture. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze for up to 6 months.

Enjoy them freshly made or pop them in the toaster for a quick, satisfying breakfast.

Full recipe here.

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DIY Monogrammed Doormat

Craft a personalized doormat for a special touch or a fabulous Etsy item, all under $10!

1. Trace two concentric circles on a sisal doormat using plates as templates.

2. Create a custom monogram using a letter template of your choice.

3. Position and trace the monogram within the inner circle.

4. Paint the monogram and circles using black acrylic paint for a bold finish.

This doormat is not only a budget-friendly DIY project but also a wonderful gift or a best-selling item for any festive season! 😊

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Let your kids’ creativity soar with some fun Sidewalk Chalk! 🌈 

Perfect for sunny days in the driveway or a family afternoon in the park. It’s washable and non-roll, making it a fuss-free choice for endless outdoor fun.

Sidewalk Chalk

Game

Mama Knows Best: True or False?

Toddlers need less sleep than infants.
(Answer below)

A) True

B) False

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Answer

A) True. As children grow, the amount of sleep they need decreases. Toddlers typically require about 11 to 14 hours of sleep, including naps, which is less than what infants need.