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Simplifying birthday party gifts šŸ’†šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø

Hi Reader, As a mom, I spend so much time managing my kids’ schedules, RSVPing to birthday parties, and taking my kids to celebrate with their friends. As I’m sure you do, too! And every. Single. Time. The same question pops up. What to buy? How much to spend? What’s popular for kids this age? So in my never-ending quest to reduce the Mom Mental Load, I put the question to y’all on Instagram. I asked you to share only the best and most used gifts your kids have enjoyed. From your amazing...

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding in Glass Bol

Hi Reader, I have a new protein bar to turn you on to! I just tried them for the first time this week and I was pleasantly surprised that they were absolutely delicious. If you’re a chocolate and caramel fan I think you will love them too! There’s a 4-pack at Target so you don’t have to buy a huge box just to try them :) let me know if you try them!! Deals Just for You Beam Kids Trial Pack Have you tried Beam Kids yet? I'm loving this travel pack as a way for the MKN community to try it in a...

Sweet Potato Tater Tots with Ketchup

Hi Reader, Thank you (times a million) for filling out the survey last week! I absolutely love connecting with you here each week and based on your feedback, we are moving the newsletter from Thursdays to Mondays after this week! Chat soon! 😘 The winners of the Amazon gift cards have been contacted directly: Chelsea T., Sheyenne S., Keri W., Julie B., Meagan S. Recipes From Mama KnowsNEW! Sweet Potato Tater Tots These sweet potato tater tots – when made at home (read also: baked not fried)-...

Bowl of Pumpkin Soup

Hi Reader, I need your help! I am so grateful that you spend time with me each week, welcoming me into your inbox and life, and I want to make sure that the emails I send you are giving you what you want and need. Do you love recipes? Is there a part of the newsletter you routinely skip over? What makes you want to open one of my emails? I made a veryyy short survey (it’s only 10 questions, and no open-ended answers!) to get your input to help me ensure I’m sending you emails that enrich your...

Kacie Barnes On Computer

Hey Reader, I wanted to share some of my favorite things that are on sale on Amazon for a few days only! These are all items we use and love and I highly recommend! Let’s start the countdown…. 13: This item saves my sanity on days when I can't get outside or have to spend a lot of time working at my desk. It's my favorite way to get my steps in! 12: This waterproof necklace is so chic (and affordable)! I love ALL of my jewelry from Hey Harper because I can wear it to the pool, in the shower,...

No-Bake Oatmeal Balls on Baking Sheet

Hi Reader, Raise your hand if you have a picky eater? šŸ™‹ā™€ļøšŸ™‹ā™‚ļø Welcome to Our Latest Free Resource: The Picky Eater Toolkit! I am SO EXCITED to share this new picky eater resource with you! If you're feeling the frustration of trying to expand your picky eater's palate, we’ve got something that can help! I wanted to create something for the mom that doesn’t have time or energy to overhaul mealtimes, but still wants to do something to get her kid eating better. So there’s two parts to it… In...

Banana Blueberry Muffins

Hi Reader, I recently stumbled upon some information that left me absolutely floored, and I had to share it with you. You know those big food companies that fill grocery shelves with ultra-processed foods that are extra tasty but very low on nutrition? Well, it turns out some of them have also owned major weight loss programs… So, the same companies encouraging us to indulge are also profiting from our desire to lose weight. It’s a cycle that keeps people bouncing between overindulgence and...

Toddler Boy Eating Yogurt With a Spoon

Hi Reader, I expected writing a book to be challenging—finding the right words, fighting off self-doubt, resisting the urge to delete EVERYTHING and just give up. What I wasn’t prepared for? Being immediately upstaged by my 7-year-old. Yesterday after school, I sat Emilia down, excited to share my big news. "Emilia, guess what? I'm writing a book!" I told her, bracing for excitement. She barely looked up. "Mm. I’m writing a book too." She immediately launched into a detailed explanation of...

Broccoli Tots on Plate With Bowl of Ketchup

Hi Reader, I have been suffering from an affliction for the past ten years. Something so unpleasant, so intrusive, so downright cringey that I’ve never told another soul. Not even Ben—my husband of nearly 13 years, my most trusted confidant, the man who has seen me at my worst (including the time my water broke, I went into labor, and then decided to bake a few lasagnas to stock our freezer before heading to the hospital). What could be so horrifying that I can’t even confess it to him? It...

Little Boy Lifting Spoon to Open Mouth

Hi Reader, Are you feeling like this is the season of never-ending…everything? Everyone I know is busy, is juggling sick kids and just trying to stay afloat on their to-do lists. In the spirit of making a few things easier, I wanted to share a few of the Mama Knows Nutrition team’s favorite crock pot meals! While I know picky eaters aren’t often fans of things mixed together, most of these have elements that can *fairly* easily be separated and served individually. Check these out and see if...