"You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Hello, you radiant beacon of motherhood! It's Friday, and in today’s episode of ‘I Can’t Believe This is My Life Now,’ we tackle life-changing topics like poop stain removal and fancy pillow decisions. Go ahead, pour yourself an extra cup of coffee.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🧼 The Ultimate Hack to Remove Poop Stains
🍓 Yummy Strawberry SunButter Bites
🎃 DIY Pottery Barn-Inspired Fall Decor
Mom Hack
Know How To Remove Poop Stains
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Mom Hack
Poop stains on baby clothes: the struggle is real.
But fear not! With the right technique, you can make those clothes look good as new.
Steps:
Rinse the stain in cool water to remove any chunks.
Mix water and OxiClean powder to create a wet paste.
Rub the paste generously into the stain.
Let the mixture dry until hard and stiff (at least an hour).
Soak the stained clothing in warm water with a scoop of OxiClean and some Clorox 2 for 30 minutes-1 hour.
Run a regular wash cycle.
Double-check the stain before drying the clothes.
See full mom hack here.
Together with Fay Nutrition
A benefit a lot of moms don't know they have
Most people don't realize their insurance often includes a nutritionist. It's one of the most overlooked parts of a health plan.
And it covers more of life than you'd think.
Pregnancy, postpartum, low energy, tummy troubles, or just wanting to eat better without a big overhaul.
You get matched with someone who works with exactly what you're dealing with.
The visits happen online, so it's from your couch, not another waiting room.
It takes about three minutes to see what your plan includes. You can check here.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Poll Results From 9/18
Which holiday is most cherished in your family?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa (76%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Thanksgiving (9%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Halloween (9%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Birthdays (4%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (2%)
Featured Response 💬
“Thanksgiving is one of the most cherished holidays in our family because it is the one holiday that we are able to just enjoy fellowship and good food. No rushing here and there. No presents to lug around. Just time well spent with those we love. And to top it all off, my MIL always hosts Thanksgiving and always invites those in our neighborhood who would otherwise be alone.”
Mom’s Menu
Strawberry SunButter Bites 🍓🍴
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Say hello to Strawberry SunButter Bites, your kiddo's new lunchbox favorite that's allergy-friendly too!
Why You'll Love It 💖
🌱 Nut-free and perfect for allergy-friendly lunchboxes.
🥪 Quick and easy to make, ideal for busy mornings.
📝 Ingredients
2 large flour tortillas
4-6 tablespoons SunButter
10 strawberries, thinly sliced
👩🍳 Instructions
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of SunButter on each tortilla.
Evenly distribute the sliced strawberries over the SunButter.
Roll up each tortilla tightly, pressing the edge to seal.
Slice each roll into 1-inch pieces to create bite-sized wheels.
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📌 Note
If you have an allergy-free zone at school, these are a hit. They're nut-free but full of yum!
Whip up these Strawberry SunButter Bites and get ready for an empty lunchbox coming home.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Fall Edition)
Pottery Barn Inspired Pumpkin Filler
Fall decorating can be so fun, but no one wants to overspend on trendy pieces that won’t last forever.
Pick up small faux pumpkins, gourds, and leaf stems from the dollar store.
Spread them out on a covered surface and coat with spray paint.
Let them dry for a couple of hours (or overnight if you can).
Flip, spray the other side, and repeat for full coverage.
Add a touch of metallic or acrylic paint for a high-end look.
This is such a quick project you can sneak in during nap time!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This hand blender is one of those kitchen tools you’ll actually use every single day.
It makes purées, smoothies, and quick chopped veggies without dragging out a heavy blender.
Cleanup is so much easier, and that alone makes it worth it. 🙌
Hand Blender Multiquick
Save time with quick purées for baby food, soups, and smoothies
Switch attachments in seconds for blending, chopping, or whisking
Keep messes down with splash-control blades for cleaner counters
Game
Mama Knows Best: True or False?
You should start brushing your child's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears.
(Answer below)
A) True
B) False
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
A) True