Hi Reader,
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If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen that I recently started a minor fire in my kitchen. (A metal lid caught fire on my stove…I think it had a lot of grease?? Not sure what happened.)

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Thankfully, everyone and everything is okay. No one was hurt, I caught it quickly and the fire didn’t spread. It was a situation that could have been much, much worse than it was.

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However, it made me rethink my fire safety and preparedness, and I want to share one of my favorite safety preparedness items with you. It’s a really simple solution, but one that can keep a small fire from turning into a bigger emergency.
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One of my good friends recommended this fire blanket after she saw my fire incident! It is easy to store in a convenient place that anyone can grab it during an emergency and all you need to do is open the package and throw the blanket over the flames to put the fire out. It’s much easier than even using a fire extinguisher!
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Personally, I realized last year that the fire extinguisher I had in my kitchen expired like 3 years earlier. I DIDN’T KNOW THEY EXPIRE LIKE THAT.
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So for my absent-minded self I much rather have these blankets that I don’t have to worry about expiring!
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Pro tip: store one in your kitchen, car and by your grill!

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Insights & Recipes from Mama Knows:
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My Honest Reviews About Snack Bars

Do you ever wonder if snack bars are really healthy?

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5 Ingredient No-Bake Nut Butter Bars

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Is Your School Nut-Free?

While my kids’ schools are not nut-free, I know that more and more schools across the country are making this a standard and parents are looking for lunch and snack ideas. I’ve got you covered!

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FEEDING SICK KIDS

We’re back. It’s the time of year when my top trending content is focused around how to feed your sick child. I HATE that everyone is sick and that back-to-school germs have already been spreading so quickly.

YOU CAN'T RUN. YOU CAN'T HIDE. THE GERMS ARE EVERYWHERE!

I’m sharing some of my top blogs revolving around what to feed your sick child, what to do when they don’t want to eat, some of my favorite comfort items and of course

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Food for Sick Kids - How to Help When They Won't Eat

Check out the research, some recipes, and my top tips on the best food for sick kids, even when they don’t want to eat much of anything.

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Feeding Your Kids During & After a Stomach Bug

As hard as it is to see them so sick, all you can do as their parents is be there for them, cuddle them, maybe let the screen time rules slide for a few days, and focus on treating their symptoms.

And one of the ways to do that is by focusing on a few easy nutrition tips—things that will keep them feeling as good as they possibly can until the barf bowl can be safely cleaned and put away.

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Hoping your family is healthy,

P.S. Who’s thinking about holiday shopping already? I’m absolutely not. But if you are, I want to hear what you’re shopping for or any good finds! I need some inspiration. 🛍️

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