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Hello, Mommy! Just starting the week, but 100% into motherhood. Let's see what's in store for today.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🎨 Mess-free art for tummy time
🍗 Sweet potato chicken nuggets
🧺 DIY: Painted baskets
Mom Hack
Encourage mess-free art during tummy time
Source: Buzzfeed
Mom Hack
Pop a few dots of acrylic paint onto a piece of paper, slide it into a sealable bag, and let your little one have at it!
Not only does it bring out their artistic side, it also makes for a fun, colorful tummy-time activity.
The best part? No cleanup required!
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Where do you go first when you have a parenting question?
Poll Results From 8/5
How do you usually discover new products for your family?
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Another mom recommended it (24%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Social media (ads or posts) (64%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Saw it in a store (6%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Newsletter email or blog (1%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Google/AI search (5%)
Featured Response 💬
“If another mom recommends it, that means someone I know and respect has used it and liked it.”
Yes! A real mom recommendation just hits different when you know she’s actually used it and loved it. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Homemade Chicken Nuggets with Sweet Potato 🍗🍠
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Today, we're going to upgrade the classic chicken nuggets we all love, into a health-packed and flavor-filled dinner.
Not just for the kids, but the entire family.
Why You’ll Love It
🍗 Easy to prepare using ground chicken for minimal fuss.
👶 Perfectly soft for toddlers, with a light crisp on the outside.
Ingredients 📝
1 pound ground chicken
1 cup mashed sweet potato (or fully cooked and cubed sweet potato)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp onion powder (optional; you could also add garlic powder or dried oregano)
½ cup regular or panko style breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-flavored)
Instructions 👩🍳
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mash together chicken, sweet potato, salt, and onion powder in a bowl.
Shape into nuggets, coat in bread crumbs, and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 22-24 minutes until golden brown.
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Notes 📌
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat for 6-8 minutes in the oven at 375 degrees F or for about 15-30 seconds in the microwave. (They will crisp up in the oven and be soft when reheated in the microwave.)
Cook the sweet potato ahead of time so it has a chance to cool. You can either roast it in the oven or steam it in a pot.
You can use traditional breadcrumbs or panko-style. Panko will make the exterior a little crunchier.
You can omit the salt if making these for a baby.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY
Painted Baskets
Turn plain wooden baskets into colorful toy carriers with your child's help!
Choose a wooden basket and vibrant acrylic paints.
Let your child design the basket with stripes, dots, or any fun patterns.
Use painter's tape for clean lines, and paint the basket.
Once dry, seal with non-toxic clear varnish.
Fill the basket with toys, snacks, or craft supplies for playtime.
This quick and easy project adds a personal touch to your child’s playthings! 😊
Mom’s Choice
This tumbler is a lifesaver for busy moms on the go.
It's durable, stylish, and holds a whopping 40oz to keep you hydrated throughout the day.
It's simply a favorite because it's practical, looks great, and reminds me to stay hydrated.
A Large Tumbler (40 oz)
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
What is a safe way to soothe a teething baby? (Answer below)
A) Ice cubes
B) Teething rings
C) Over-the-counter medication
D) Hard food items
E) A subscription to a dental journal
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
B) Teething rings