Together with
"Being a mom isn't a job, a hobby, or a task, it's a calling."
Hello Mommy! It's Monday - Aka the weekly reminder that coffee is a food group and solo Target trips count as vacations. Here’s what we’ve lined up to keep the small people entertained and you semi-sane.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🫧 Water Balloon Hack
🍦 Creamy blueberry popsicles
🌸 DIY paper flowers
The kids' album we've been waiting on finally dropped. Give it a listen.
Mom Hack
Have Your Kids Use an Old Lotion or Soap Bottle as a Water Balloon Pump
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Mom Hack
Here's a nifty trick: Fill an old lotion or soap pump bottle with water and let your kiddos use it as a water balloon pump.
It's perfect for those little hands, reduces the mess, and helps save water!
Together with Platoon Kids
The Whole Album Is Finally Out
You know we've been dancing to Fidget and Moves in this house for weeks.
Both are from Lachi, a Grammy-nominated artist and USA Today Woman of the Year.
Her full album finally dropped, and it did not disappoint.
Magnificent is ten songs made to help kids feel proud of exactly who they are. Big beats, happy energy, and the kind of music you don't have to skip through or turn down.
It's fun, it's wholesome, and every kid can see themselves in it.
Press play and let the living room party begin. 🎵
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How frequently do you have date nights?
Poll Results From 7/8
How do you usually handle picky eaters?
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Let them skip the meal (15%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Cook them their favorite food (10%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Mix disliked food with something they love (67%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Persist until they eat it (8%)
Featured Response 💬
“It is not really persisting as much as having them try 3 bites of whatever it is. The first bite to see what their initial reaction it, second bite is to give their taste bubs an actual chance to taste and the third bite is to clarify if it is truly liked or disliked. Depending on their response will determine if they will have to eat or try it again for awhile.”
I love this three-bite idea. Now if I could just get them to take that first bite, lol! - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
Creamy Blueberry Popsicles 🍦💜
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Here's a summer savior recipe that turns snack-time into a nutritional powerhouse, and guess what?
It's all cloaked in an irresistibly creamy, blueberry-laden popsicle! 😉
❤️ Why You'll Love It
🥄 Super Creamy: Made with Greek yogurt and heavy cream for a rich texture.
🫐 Bursting with Flavor: Sweetened naturally with blueberries and honey.
📝 Ingredients
2 cups blueberries
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
2 tablespoons honey
👩🍳 Instructions
Whisk together Greek yogurt, heavy cream, and honey.
Gently fold in blueberries.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
Freeze for 6 hours or until solid. Enjoy!
Note 📌
Feel free to substitute full-fat coconut milk if you have a dairy allergy.
The end result?
Not just a popsicle, but a creamy delight bursting with the sweetness of honey and tang of blueberries at each bite.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY
Cupcake Liner Flowers
Need a cheerful little craft to brighten a quiet afternoon with your kids this summer?
Fold colorful cupcake liners into small wedges.
Snip the edges into rounded or fringed petals, helping younger children with the scissors.
Layer the cut liners and secure the centers together.
Gently open and fluff each layer to form a full blossom.
Cut simple green paper leaves, then attach the flower and leaves to floral wire.
These sweet blooms add a happy pop of color to bedrooms and gifts.
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This book is a treasure trove of wisdom for navigating the beautiful chaos of parenthood.
It's like having a wise, reassuring friend guiding you through the journey.
It’s been a great reference to raise independent, confident children. 😊
The Montessori Baby
Enlightening: Unlocks the secrets to your baby's development stages.
Practical: Offers actionable tips for nurturing your baby's independence.
Empowering: Helps you become the confident parent your baby needs.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
What is the most recommended age to start introducing solid foods to a baby? (Answer below)
A) Birth
B) 2 months
C) 4-6 months
D) 1 year
E) When they start eyeing your pizza slice
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) 4-6 months