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"Guard your time fiercely. Be generous with it, but be intentional about it."
- David Duchemin
Happy Wednesday, Mama! 🎉 If you’re one more noisy toy away from losing it, I’ve got a little trick to save your ears. Let’s quiet those toys, sneak some veggies, and channel our inner crafters.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🔕 Tape trick: Quiet those loud toys!
🥦 Veggie pizza rolls your kids won’t notice
🦋 Coffee filter butterflies: Crafty fun
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Mom Hack
Soundproof Those Loud Toys
bouncymustard
Mom Hack
Are those noisy toys driving you a little nuts?
Just place a piece of tape over the speaker to instantly reduce the volume without taking away the fun.
For even more control, layer the tape to adjust the sound to your liking.
It’s a quick fix that saves your sanity without cutting off playtime!
Money Myths
Do red cars cost more to insure?
You may have heard the myth that red cars cost more to insure, often with varying reasons why. The truth is, the color of your car has nothing to do with your premium. Insurance companies are more interested in your vehicle’s make, model, age, safety features, and your driving history. What’s not a myth, though — is that people really can save a ton of money by switching insurers. Check out Money’s car insurance tool to see if you could, too.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you most often comfort your child when they're scared?
Poll Results From 10/6
Where do you primarily shop for your kids' clothes?
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ Department stores (20%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨 Online (34%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Second-hand stores (35%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I make/sew them (2%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (9%)
Featured Response 💬
“Between yard sales, secondhand stores and hand-me-downs we've been able to save so much money on kids clothes!! They outgrow them too fast for me to justify buying them brand new. Unless there's a super cute holiday outfit, then I splurge lol”
Yes!! Kids grow like weeds, so I’m all about the hand-me-down life too. but I totally agree, those special holiday outfits are impossible to resist! -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Veggie Packed Pizza Rolls 🍕🥦
Source: superhealthykids
Struggling to get the kiddos to even look at a vegetable?
Yep, I've been there—heck, I live there.
What if I told you we've found a magical way to make your little ones beg for spinach?
Let's dive into Veggie Packed Pizza Rolls! 🎉
Why You’ll Love It:
🥕 Veggies are blended into the sauce, making it both nutritious and kid-approved!
🧀 Fun, portable pizza rolls that can be made ahead and frozen for easy meals.
📝 Ingredients
Sauce
1/4 cup spinach
1/2 medium green bell pepper
1/4 cup white mushrooms, sliced or pieces
1/2 medium onion
1 medium red tomato
1 medium carrot
1 medium zucchini
1 cup spaghetti or marinara sauce
Crust
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
Veggie Prep: Chop about 2 cups of your preferred veggies and sauté until soft. Blend with marinara sauce.
Dough Preparation: In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add warm water and oil. Gradually incorporate the rest of the flour until you form a soft dough. Knead until smooth.
Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F.
Roll and Fill: Roll dough into a 12x10-inch rectangle. Spread sauce and cheese.
Roll & Slice: Roll the dough and slice into 8-12 pieces.
Bake: Place in a greased muffin tin and bake for 15-20 mins until golden brown.
Source: superhealthykids
📌 Notes
Freeze 'Em: These bad boys can be frozen! Just let them cool, refrigerate to firm up, then toss them into a gallon-sized zip-top freezer bag.
Honesty Is Key: Remember to let the kids know about the hidden veggie treasure! After all, honesty is the best policy—even when sneaking in veggies!
There you go, mom!
Say goodbye to mealtime negotiations and hello to happy faces.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Coffee Filter Butterfly
thesimpleparent
Coffee filters aren't just for coffee anymore!
You’ll love how simple it is to set up, and it’s perfect for a rainy day or quick afternoon activity.
Start by flattening out a coffee filter and let your child color it with markers.
Lightly spray the filter with water to create a tie-dye effect.
Let the filter dry completely.
Once dry, pinch the center of the filter and clip it with a clothespin to form the butterfly’s body.
Add pipe cleaner antennas for the final touch.
This craft is great for boosting creativity and motor skills!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
We all have those "Oops, forgot to document that!" moments.
That's why this memory book is a lifesaver. 📔
It's an easy and beautiful way to capture all those firsts, from the first smile to the first spaghetti face.
Trust me, you'll thank yourself later. 😄
Keepsake Memory Book for Baby
Captures Memories: Because mom-brain is real, y'all.
Easy-to-Use: Even if you can't find time to shower, you can fill this out.
Keepsake Envelope: For that first lock of hair or the hospital bracelet.
Game
Tiny Faces, Big Names
This cutie pie would go on to win a ton of Grammys with their incredible voice. Who is it?
(Answer below)
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) It’s John Legend!
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