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Clean Plastic Toys and Flip-Flops in Your Dishwasher
Danielle Sexton
August 28, 2024
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"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination."
Morning Mommy! It's Wednesday, also known as "Why-is-the-week-so-long?" Day. We've got a little bit of this and a little bit of that, let's see what magic we can whip up.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🧼 Dishwasher cleans toys and flip-flops?
🍟 Healthy Chilli Cheese Fries? Yes, please!
🦁 DIY animal bookmarks for little readers
Mom Hack
Wash plastic toys and flip-flops in the dishwasher
Source: architectureartdesigns
Mom Hack
Skip the hassle of scrubbing each toy or flip-flop by hand—use your dishwasher instead!
Load small plastic toys, flip-flops, and even bath toys onto the top rack.
Use a mild detergent and run a short, gentle cycle with no heat drying to prevent warping.
You can also place smaller toys in a mesh laundry bag to keep them from getting lost.
After washing, lay them out on a clean towel to air dry.
If Your Appliances are Dirty They Aren’t Cleaning Anything!
Everyone cleans their clothes and dishes regularly but when was the last time you actually made sure that the appliance responsible for doing the cleaning was clean itself?
Sad Fact: Dirty appliances don't clean well. You wouldn't bathe in a dirty bathtub so why are you washing your things in dirty machines?
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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll
What kind of role does your partner play in parenting?-> Vote to reveal what other moms think |
Poll Results From 8/26
What age do you believe is appropriate for a child to have their own smartphone?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Younger than 10 (3%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Between 10-13 (28%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Only once they're in high school (69%)
Featured Response 💬
“It’s less about the number and more about their maturity and temperament. I want to know that my son has the self control to use the Internet and apps safely, and that he has the social skills to communicate in person not rely on social media. I also want to instill a love of nature and an ability to tolerate boredom/find creativity, and will foster those before he can navigate the virtual world at his fingertips.”
I love how you’re prioritizing your son's maturity and real-world skills over a specific age—that balance between tech and nature is so important for our kids! - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Healthy Chilli Cheese Fries 🧀🍟
healthylittlefoodies
Remember those sinfully delicious chilli cheese fries from your younger days?
Well, how about a version your kiddos will absolutely love - and you'll approve of too?
Why You'll Love It
🥕 Loaded with Hidden Veggies: The chili features 8 different vegetables, making it perfect for picky eaters!
🍠 Sweet Potato Goodness: Baked instead of fried for a healthier option packed with fiber and vitamins.
🥑 Creamy Topping: The guacamole adds a fresh, creamy contrast to the savory chili and cheese.
📝 Ingredients
1 kg / 2lb Sweet Potatoes
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional)
2 cups Cooked Chilli
1 cup Guacamole
¼ cup Grated cheese (or as needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200 C / 400 F.
Wash and peel those sweet potatoes.
Slice 'em into ¼ inch thick fries.
In a large bowl, mix the sweet potato fries with the oil and smoked paprika until they're fully coated.
Place your sweet potato fries in a single layer on a baking tray.
Bake 'em until tender and browned (approx. 15-20 mins), turning occasionally.
Finally, portion out the fries and top with some chilli, a sprinkle of cheese and a dollop of guacamole.
healthylittlefoodies
📌 Note
Remember, your cooking time doesn't include making the chilli and guacamole. I’ve linked those recipes from healthylittlefoodies for further info.
🙌🥳 Happy cooking, mama!
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
Animal Bookmarks
Crafting adorable animal bookmarks can provide a fun and functional project for your little book lovers.
Print out the Easter bookmark templates.
Trace and cut out the shapes from colored craft paper.
Assemble and glue the pieces to create the animal designs.
Add details like eyes and smiles with a black marker.
Let everything dry, then enjoy your new bookmarks!
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This is the Swiss Army knife of baby gear.
It's a crib, it's a playpen, it's a...backpack? Yup!
It's makes traveling with your little one a breeze. 🎒
Travel Crib with Lightweight Backpack Design
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Parenting Pop Quiz
When should a child be able to catch a small ball using both hands? (Answer below)
A) By 2 years
B) By 3 years
C) By 4 years
D) By 5 years
E) When they sign themselves up for baseball
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Answer
B) By 3 years
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