Streamline Your Family Life

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Danielle Sexton
March 21, 2025

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"She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."

- Proverbs 31:25

Happy Friday, Mama! Here's to hoping our family schedule can be as organized as our Pinterest boards and our cooking as effortless as ordering takeout.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

  • 📅 Family Schedule Mastered with Google

  • 🐟 Fish Goujons: Crispy, Tasty Treat

  • 🌵 DIY Succulent Planter

Mom Hack

Streamline with Google Calendar

Mom Hack

Juggling kids' appointments and activities?

Google Calendar can be your lifesaver, and it’s FREE!

It's simple to use and perfect for keeping your family's schedule in sync.

Share it with your partner and older kids, so everyone stays updated.

It's an easy way to manage time and keep everyone on the same page.

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With up to 90% reimbursement, both your furry pal and your wallet will thank you.

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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

How has motherhood affected your career aspirations?

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Poll Results From 3/19

How do you find personal space and time as a mom?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Early mornings or late nights (43%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Designating specific "me-time" hours (5%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Balancing with help from partner/family (18%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Personal time is usually with my kids (8%)

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I rarely find personal time (26%)

Featured Response 💬 

“I have the habit of staying up late after my son goes to bed. My husband travels frequently for work and my little one doesn’t have a consistent nap/sleep schedule, so that time after he goes to bed is often my only truly free time for myself. I know I need the sleep but it’s so hard to give up that “me time” to decompress at the end of the day.”

- Community Mom

I totally get that—sometimes that quiet late-night time feels like the only sliver of the day that’s just yours, even if we’re running on fumes the next morning! -Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

🐟 Fish Goujons

healthylittlefoodies

Looking to introduce more seafood into your little ones' diet?

These Fish Goujons with a creamy Avocado Dip are a fantastic and tasty way to do just that! 🥑

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • 🌊 Made with fresh, flaky white fish for a wholesome and delicious seafood experience.

  • 🥣 Paired with a nutritious and creamy avocado dip, perfect for encouraging those all-important veggie intakes.

📝 Ingredients

  • 600g (1.3 lb) firm white fish fillet

  • 80g (1½ cups) Panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon salt (omit for babies/toddlers)

  • 45g (⅓ cup) flour

  • 2 eggs

  • Oil spray for baking or 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (if baking).

  2. Toast breadcrumbs on a baking tray until golden, then increase oven temperature to 220°C/425°F.

  3. Pat fish dry and cut into strips approximately 1.5cm x 10cm.

  4. Prepare a breading station with flour, whisked eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, and salt.

  5. Coat each fish strip in flour, dip in egg, then in breadcrumb mixture. Place on a baking tray (if baking) or a plate (if frying).

  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes or fry in batches until crispy and cooked through.

  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dips.

healthylittlefoodies

📌 Note

These Fish Goujons are perfect for little fingers to hold and dip.

You can also freeze them before cooking, making them a quick and convenient meal option for busy days. Just bake them straight from the freezer! 🍽️🎉

Full recipe here.

Daily DIY (Home Edition)

Rattan Succulent Wall Hanging Planter Wreath

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Brighten up your home with a bohemian rattan succulent wall hanging planter.

  1. Fit a large floral foam brick inside a rattan wall basket, using a small foam brick to fill gaps.

  2. Cut and place the small brick on the large brick ends.

  3. Secure the foam with floral wire, both horizontally and vertically.

  4. Insert main large succulents into the foam, followed by tall pieces and string of pearls.

  5. Fill any holes with small succulents to complete the look.

Enjoy this colorful, nature-inspired wall decor. 😊

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Want a magic wand to instantly organize those messy drawers?

Check out these Drawer Dividers to sort anything from socks to kitchen gadgets. 🧦 

They’re super easy to set up - just adjust, lock, and you're done.

Drawer Dividers Organizer

  • Super Adjustable: Expand from 11-17 inches, fitting most drawers perfectly.

  • Multi-Functional: Organize anything from kitchen utensils to clothes - a real lifesaver!

  • Gentle on Drawers: Foam ends protect against scratches, keeping your furniture safe.

Game

Mama Knows Best: True or False?

You should start brushing a child's teeth only after they turn two years old.
(Answer below)

A) True

B) False

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Answer

B) False. You should start brushing a child's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears, using suitable toothpaste and a soft-bristled brush.

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