"Change your thoughts and you change your world."
-Norman Vincent Peale
Hello, Mommy! Congrats on surviving another week in the parenting jungle. Yes, it's finally Friday! Now for a minute, forget those "interesting" wall scribbles and sticky floors, we've got some mom tips.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🛠️ Sports bra to pumping bra
🥜 Peanut butter dip: Snack hero
🛁 Bath bombs: DIY hustle
Mom Hack
Transform a used sports bra into a pumping bra
Source: prettyprovidence
Mom Hack
Why splurge on expensive pumping bras?
Turn an old sports bra into a hands-free pumping solution.
Necessity is the mother of invention!
Together with Woom
He learned to pedal in one day
teaching our little one to ride :)
Our little guy has been riding a woom balance bike since he was 18 months old.
For the last two years, bike rides have been his thing with my husband. Laps around the neighborhood.
He's loved it since day one. Watching them ride off still makes me tear up. Every time.
When he turned three, we upgraded him to a pedal bike. He figured out pedaling within a day. All that balancing paid off. A few days later, zooming down the block.
They even make one for babies now, starting at nine months. I can't recommend these bikes enough.
The quiz takes a minute and matches a bike to your kid's age.
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you handle social media and privacy when it comes to your kids?
Poll Results From 8/12
How often does your family eat at a restaurant?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Once a week or more (29%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ 2-3 times a month (22%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Once a month (20%)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ A few times a year (17%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Pretty much never (12%)
Featured Response 💬
“We used to eat out often! I’m a full-time working mom. Last thing I wanna do when I get home is make an elaborate meal. But recently got this amazing cookbook called “Seriously Good Freezer Meals” by Karrie Truman. Quick and easy recipes. You can meal prep and they are all freezer friendly! Just have to preheat the oven and bake. Then dinner is done! It has seriously cut the cost of food each week since we are eating out way less! ”
I love all the great ideas I get from you guys! And for anyone curious, here’s the cookbook Kali mentioned, Seriously Good Freezer Meals - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Creamy Peanut Butter Dip 🥜
superhealthykids
Here's a recipe to make veggies disappear.
With a simple, two-ingredient peanut butter dip, you might even catch your little munchkins stealing celery sticks from the fridge. 🙂
📝 Ingredients
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
5.3 oz vanilla Greek yogurt
👩🍳 Instructions
Whip together the natural peanut butter and Greek yogurt.
Ta-da! You've just created an irresistible dip. Serve with celery, apple slices, strawberries, or any other sneaky veggies. Watch your kids munch away!
superhealthykids
📌 Note
If the dip feels too thick, add a little milk to thin it out.
A teaspoon of honey can also sweeten things up, but I believe in its original charm.
Until next time, keep spreading the yummy love.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Mom Side Hustle)
Fizzy Bath Bomb Creations (Make and Sell)
momscollab
Creating homemade bath bombs is a fun and cost-effective way to pamper yourself or even start a small side hustle.
Mix baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, combine vegetable oil and optional essential oils and food coloring.
Gradually blend the wet ingredients with the dry.
Press the mixture into molds, spritzing with water to help it set.
Let it dry overnight, then pop out your bath bombs!
These make great gifts or products for an Etsy shop. 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This inflatable tub turns bath time into a fun and safe experience for your little one.
It's easy to inflate and deflate, making it perfect for travel or storage.
Inflatable Bath Tub
Safe: Provides a secure bathing environment for your little one.
Fun: The froggie design makes bath time more enjoyable for your baby.
Portable: Easy to inflate and deflate, perfect for travel or storage.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
At what age should a child recognize basic colors? (Answer below)
A) By 18 months
B) By 2 years
C) By 3 years
D) By 4 years
E) When they first color all over your white walls
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) By 3 years