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Genius Travel Hack
Danielle Sexton
February 21, 2025
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined."
- Henry David Thoreau
Happy Friday, Mom! The weekend is so close I can almost taste the cold coffee I’ll forget about while wrangling tiny humans. But before we dive into the usual chaos, let’s talk about a genius travel hack, a chocolate-packed snack, and a DIY side hustle that might just fund your next Target run.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
👁️ Contact Lens Case Hack
🍫 Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
💄 DIY Lip Balm: Make, Sell, Profit
Mom Hack
Lens Case for Traveling with Liquids
Mom Hack
When traveling, simplify your liquid cosmetics by using a contact lens case.
It's perfect for storing just enough makeup or sunscreen, helping you adhere to airline liquid restrictions without the hassle of carrying full-sized bottles.
Mom’s Field Guide
An answer to every “What’s for dinner?” question: That’s Tovala.
Imagine coming home and not having to worry about “What’s for dinner?” Instead, you can enjoy a freshly cooked meal and never have to compromise on quality, taste, or your time. (We think you deserve all those good things.)
Tovala is the revolutionary meal delivery service + smart oven that’s making breakfast, lunch, dinner—pretty much every meal—easier than ever.
With Tovala, you can enjoy chef-crafted meals that arrive fresh to your door and skip your weekly—or daily—trips to the store. Plus, every meal cooks like magic with the scan of a QR code in just 25 minutes and with only one minute of prep.
Get started now with your Tovala Smart Oven.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you maintain your personal style after becoming a mom?-> Vote to reveal what other moms think |
Poll Results From 2/19
What is your biggest fear as a mom?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Not being good enough (84%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Balancing work and family (23%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Losing my individuality (12%)
Featured Response 💬
“Altogether, my hubby and I have 7 kids. We're a bonus blended family with our oldest at 28 and the youngest at 9. I was a single mom of 4 and I definitely had working mom guilt. Right now I'm off work due to a chronic pain invisible illness and I'm constantly worried I'm not doing enough, not showing up enough, not doing...well the list is endless. We're so hard on ourselves as mother's. We all need to get better at treating ourselves with kindness. We should treat ourselves as we would treat a friend in the same position ”
Wow, mama, you are carrying so much with so much love—seven kids, a blended family, and your own health struggles—yet here you are, still worrying if you're doing enough (which tells me you absolutely are). You’re so right—we’d never let a friend be this hard on herself, so let’s start giving ourselves that same grace. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🍫 Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl
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Moms, get ready for a game changer in your morning routine!
This Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl is not only a chocolatey delight but also packed with wholesome ingredients.
Yes, it's actually good for you!
❤️ Why You'll Love It
🍫 Indulgent double chocolate flavor that's actually healthy!
🌱 Includes superfood ingredients for a nutritious boost.
📝 Ingredients
Frozen bananas
Frozen cauliflower (riced or florets)
Earth Echo Cacao Bliss Superfood Elixir Blend
Dairy-free chocolate or carob chips or cocoa nibs
Milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
Optional toppings: more chocolate, coconut, fruit, granola
👩🍳 Instructions
Blend bananas, cauliflower, Cacao Bliss, chocolate chips, and milk until smooth.
Pour into bowls and sprinkle with your favorite toppings.
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📌 Note
Customize with your preferred toppings for added texture and flavor.
A perfect blend of delicious and nutritious to start your day or as a sweet treat.
Chocolaty, nutritious, and utterly satisfying, this Double Chocolate Smoothie Bowl is sure to become a family favorite, making mornings a bit more exciting.
Full recipe here.
Budget Diapers & College Dreams
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Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)
Homemade Lip Balm
happinessishomemade
Whip up a nourishing lip balm in just 10 minutes using beeswax pellets, shea butter, coconut oil, and essential or flavor oil.
Melt these ingredients in the microwave, stir in your chosen oil, and pour into pots or tubes.
This quick and customizable project is perfect for personal use, as a handmade gift, or to sell on an Etsy shop. 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Perfect for your little genius-in-training, these cards make mastering ABCs, 123s, shapes, and colors an interactive and engaging adventure.
They're just the right size for tiny hands and big imaginations!
Toddler Flash Cards
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Game
Name That Character (Kids Play-along)
Mom’s Meme 🤣
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