Soundproof Loud Toys with Simple Tape Hack

"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

Turn play into progress—find stage-based toys for your little one.

Mom Hack

Soundproof Those Loud Toys

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!

Together with Lovevery

Playtime That Helps Your Baby Grow

Feel confident that playtime is time well spent.

We’ve used Lovevery play kits since the newborn stage, and they’ve been amazing.

These toys grow with your child, making each developmental leap more exciting and enriching.

From motor skills to social-emotional milestones, Lovevery has guided our little one’s growth beautifully.

If you’re looking for thoughtful, stage-based toys, I highly recommend checking out their play kits.

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 10/7

Where do you most often seek parenting advice?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Family and friends (42%)

🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Online articles and/or books (33%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Online forums and communities (19%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I rarely seek advice (6%)

Featured Response 💬 

It sounds like you’ve got an amazing support system—you’re so blessed to have your mom and a close-knit circle of friends to lean on (and to unwind with when needed)! -Danielle 😊

Mom’s Menu

Veggie Packed Pizza Rolls 🍕🥦

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

1. Veggie Prep: Chop about 2 cups of your preferred veggies and sauté until soft. Blend with marinara sauce.

2. 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.

3. Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 30 minutes.

4. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F.

5. Roll and Fill: Roll dough into a 12x10-inch rectangle. Spread sauce and cheese.

6. Roll & Slice: Roll the dough and slice into 8-12 pieces.

7. Bake: Place in a greased muffin tin and bake for 15-20 mins until golden brown.

📌 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

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.

1. Start by flattening out a coffee filter and let your child color it with markers.

2. Lightly spray the filter with water to create a tie-dye effect.

3. Let the filter dry completely.

4. Once dry, pinch the center of the filter and clip it with a clothespin to form the butterfly’s body.

5. 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

Game

Tiny Faces, Big Names

This cutie pie would go on to win a ton of Grammys with their incredible voice. Who is it?
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