White Noise Sleep Hack + Quick Banana Pudding Recipe

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Good morning, Chaos Commander! It's Monday—time to fire up the coffee machine and pretend we’re organized. We’ve got your back today with hacks, snacks, and crafts to save your sanity.

Today’s Mommy scoop:

• 🛌 White noise magic

• 🍌 Banana Pudding in 15 minutes

• 🎨 Faux birch logs

Mom Hack

White Noise Wonders

Mom Hack

Invest in white noise machines for peaceful baby naps and night-time sleeps (portable and nursery).

They're great for indicating sleep time and can gently awaken your baby when turned off.

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Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 1/10

What's your strategy for when your child struggles with homework?

🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Help them myself (40%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Hire a tutor (3%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Encourage them to ask the teacher (8%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Guide them to find solutions online (5%)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 My kids don't have homework (44%)

Mom’s Menu

🍌 15-Minute Homemade Banana Pudding

Homemade banana pudding that's rich, creamy, and packed with fresh banana goodness—all without too much sugar!

Ready in just 15 minutes, this delightful dessert is perfect for a wholesome treat.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• 🍌 Fresh, sweet banana flavor in every bite!

• ⏱️ Quick and easy to whip up in minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups whole milk

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 3 egg yolks

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 2-3 ripe bananas

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

2. Heat the mixture over medium, whisking constantly, until it thickens (about 3-4 minutes).

3. Remove from heat and pour the pudding into serving dishes.

4. Chill for at least 2 hours. Add sliced bananas just before serving.

5. Top with whipped cream or layer with bananas for a parfait-style presentation. Enjoy!

📌 Notes

• Use ripe but firm bananas for the best result.

• If you don’t mind sugar, get creative with toppings like whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, or a sprinkle of crushed cookies!

This banana pudding is a creamy delight that’s sure to bring smiles to your family table. 😊 

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Daily DIY (Winter Edition)

DIY Faux Birch Logs

Create realistic-looking faux birch logs using pool noodles, kraft paper, tissue paper, Mod Podge, and paint.

1. Cut pool noodles to the desired length and wrap them with crumpled kraft paper, securing with Mod Podge.

2. Add tissue paper wads for texture and paint the logs white.

3. Apply grey and beige washes for color depth, then add subtle grey stripes and darken the wads to resemble knots.

These logs offer a unique, budget-friendly way to add rustic charm to your home! 😊 

The tutorial is here.

Mom’s Choice

Meet your new best friend with this Silicone Placemat. 🍽️

This gem is all about keeping toys off the floor (yes, really!) and making mealtime less of a juggling act.

It's safe, easy to clean, and super portable - a true must-have for on-the-go families!

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This silhouette captures the iconic and lovable Winnie the Pooh in his classic, relaxed pose.