Hi Reader, Is your kidās diet just as bad as if theyāre smoking cigarettes? Iāve seen some posts over the past few months claiming that ultra-processed foods are āthe new cigarettesā or that they āhave more in common than youād think.ā Posts like this make me so angry because they grab attention, but they are not particularly helpful. We know cigarettes directly cause disease. But ultra-processed foods arenāt automatically bad for you ā itās more nuanced. What are ultra-processed foods?...
11 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi Reader, Has anyone solved the problem of strawberries growing mold if you donāt eat them five seconds after you get home from the grocery store?? I swear I inspect every carton like I'm on a forensic investigation, looking for even the tiniest hint of mold. And somehow...they still seem to go bad overnight. š© This week I caught them just in time and turned them into a recipe my kids (and Ben!) absolutely loved. It's one of those recipes that's almost effortlessāyou just need to be home for...
18 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi Reader, I have to tell you ā Iām constantly reminded how amazing the Mama Knows Community really is. The replies I get to these emails are so thoughtful and kind. I appreciate your willingness to spend your precious time reading my newsletter and to share your personal stories and thoughts! This has long been my favorite way to connect with all of you, and Iām grateful for that. Weāre coming off yet another Amazon sale week, and I know that these sales are something people either love or...
25 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, Before Prime Day ends, I wanted to share the MKN community's favorite items! Most Popular š 10. We all love independent play!! This is basically the Nugget's more affordable cousin. 9. If your kids listen to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, I will never stop recommending this. We've used ours almost daily for years and it's still one of the best purchases we've made. 8. Apparently a lot of us are tired of wet bathroom floors. š
These are a mom's best friend. 7. I own this everyday...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi Reader, I love a good deal, and there's some great ones today and tomorrow on my favorite items that I wanted to share with you! If you shop from any of my links, thank you! It makes a big difference to MKN and even if you don't buy something I share, and you buy something else you need, I still get credit if you accessed Amazon from my links. <3 My Favorite Purchase of the Decade If cleaning is the bane of your existence, you're gonna want to hear this. While we are in bed, the entire...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hi Reader, A mom in Emiliaās grade group chat sent around this article a few days ago about the UKās plans to ban under-16s from social media, following in Australiaās footsteps. The U.S. has no ban plans, but is considering legislation to force social media companies to do more to protect kids and teens. Will any of these policy actions make kids safer or happier? Iām not sure that they will directly. Itās fairly easy to get around age verification checks, or seek out alternate social media...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi Reader, Thank you so much for all of the replies with Fatherās Day gift ideas! Itās only a week away now, so if youāre still looking for ideas, this is for you! A few of these ideas are things Ben loves, but most of them came from the MKN community. ā„ļø What Iām getting Ben ā he already has two, but I once listened to him and a random guy at the coffee shop talk about their shared love for these for 10 minutes, so I think his collection can never be big enough! For outdoor enthusiasts and...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hi Reader, After spending $12 on two frozen treats (HOW) at the pool yesterday, I thought it was a good time to refresh our memories on some store bought summertime treats to keep in the freezer! Thereās a few new products out this summer, and some old favorites. These are all ones that are on the healthier side, as far as treats go! A lot of the no sugar added popsicle boxes look incredibly similar to the ones that DO have a lot of sugar added, so just make sure to check the label when you...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hi Reader, We all know the mental load of feeding kids goes way up in the summer time. More snacks. More food requests. More meals at home. More random kids at your house needing to be fed. Before you add another thing to your mental to-do list, save this email. (I swear yesterday alone I added 19 things to my to-do list. Sign the camp forms. Make camp carpool plans. Get a light bulb for the closet, buy goggles, call the plumber. OK, I will spare you the rest but I know you feel this in your...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read