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Here’s How to Reverse Tie Dye

May 30, 2020 by amushro

Since tie dying has become the thing to do during quarantine, Aaron and I wanted to change things up a bit and the results were rad. Our latest for TLCme is reverse tie dying and honestly, we wanted to find more things to reverse tie dye because we loved how it all turned out. Check out the video and show us what you’ve been tie dying.

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TLC #LifeHacks Tagged With: Amanda Mushro TLC, Amanda Mushro TLCme, reverse tie dye

Here’s How to Make A Gelatin Dig for Your Baby

May 29, 2020 by amushro

Babies are cute. But babies are also pretty  messy. So why not let them have some messy from that is worth the mess and the bath that they will need at the end.

On our latest video for TLC, Dylan and I are showing you how to engage your baby in sensory play by hiding toys in a tub full of gelatin and letting them go at it! Little ones cannot get enough of this adorably messy activity.

Honestly-this may be the my favorite video we’ve ever made!

Check out our latest messy fun activity on TLC. 

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TLC #LifeHacks Tagged With: activities for baby, Amanda Mushro, Amanda Mushro TLC, baby gelatin dig, baby hacks, baby sensory play

Create your own Touch-And-Feel Book for your baby

May 20, 2020 by amushro

Babies love sensory play and it’s letting them explore the world around them through sensory play is important to their development.  But you don’t have to spend a small fortune to buy pricey sensory toys. Here’s how to create a genius DIY sensory book with materials around the house. It’ll buy you 20 minutes to get things done around the house, or throw it in the diaper bag for on-the-go.

Here’s our latest from TLCme

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TLC #LifeHacks Tagged With: Amanda Mushro life hacks, Amanda Mushro TLC, Amanda Mushro TLCme, baby sensory play, creative ideas for sensory play, diy for baby, DIY for kids, diy mom, diy sensory play, Life Hacks Expert, Life hacks for kids, mom hacks, sensory play for babies, touch and feel book

Picky Eater Hacks

May 18, 2020 by amushro

Do you have pint-size picky eaters at your dinner table? If you are and looking to have less battles at meal time and expand your family’s meal rotation beyond those three things they’re currently willing to eat–I’ve got some hacks for you. From having them help in the kitchen to changing up how you put food on their plate, hopefully a few of these hacks work for you.

So if you have a picky eater   check out our latest video on TLCme 

 

Filed Under: Family, TLC #LifeHacks Tagged With: Amanda Mushro, Amanda Mushro life hacks, kids picky eater, mom hacks, parenting hacks, picky eater, picky eater hacks, TLCme

How to Make a Ball Drop Game Your Baby Will LOVE

May 15, 2020 by amushro

We’re always looking for new ways to keep Dylan entertained. So my latest DIY on TLCme is perfect because it’s a learning game that he loves and clean up is a breeze (bonus points for me!). Check out how we made this ball drop with just a few items

Your baby will love this fun and easy DIY ball drop.

Click right here to see the video!

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TLC #LifeHacks Tagged With: activities for baby, Amanda Mushro TLC, Amanda Mushro TLCme, baby hacks, diy for baby, games for baby, mom hacks

Pantry Staples

May 5, 2020 by amushro

Keeping your pantry stocked during these crazy times is key to making life easier. I stopped by Great Day Washington to share a few of my favorites.

 

Tussock Jumper Wines- If Mom loves to travel as much as we do, take her on a virtual wine tour with Tussock Jumper! Live on Facebook this Friday 5/8 at 6 PM), taste along with their team to learn about four different wines and wine regions! Sip sustainably made Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, then ‘jump’ over to Argentina to taste the ‘land of the sun’ with their Malbec. Then, swing over to Veneto, Italy to learn about Prosecco, and then to Valencia, Spain for a sweet and ‘rosy’ end to her journey. These four wines are a steal at under $60!

 

Wisconsin Cheese – Wisconsin wins more cheese award than anywhere in the world, it’s the MVP in creating beautiful cheese plates, mouthwatering recipes, and delicious “pantry pairings” (like chocolate and wine!) For recipe inspiration and pairing tips, visit wisconsincheese.Com & remember to always look for the proudly Wisconsin badge to ensure you get the highest quality most awarded cheese.

 

good2grow Character 6-Packs- good2grow’s 100% Apple and 75% Less Sugar Fruit Fusion Juices contain no sugar added and no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors and with no-spill, collectable character tops they are a great way to keep kids entertained while stuck at home. good2grow’s Character 6-Packs are now available on Amazon, featuring select characters that kids love: Paw Patrol, Mickey and Minnie, My Little Pony, Marvel and Minions. Kids can log their character tops, play games and earn rewards in good2grow’s new Collectors App, available now in the Apple and Google Play app stores.

 

 

SodaStream- SodaStream’s Fizzi turns regular tap water to sparkling in seconds, without needing electricity. Customers are able to get their SodaStream CO2 cylinders delivered directly to them at home using SodaStream.com. No more running to the store for bottles of seltzer, use SodaStream’s Fizzi to turn your regular tap water to sparkling water in seconds. Every family with a reusable SodaStream bottle saves over 3,070 plastic bottles and cans from landfills

 

RiceSelect® Texmati®-  Designed to be delicious, Texmati® rice features a captivating aroma, unexpected texture and nutty flavor. Perfect for reinventing familiar flavors. RiceSelect® is the essential ingredient for making a meal unforgettable. RiceSelect® is ideal for improvising in the kitchen, which we’re all doing a lot more of lately. Cue up your favorite cooking playlist and head to their Instagram for some inspiration! With breathtaking photography and eye-catching videos, RiceSelect’s Instagram is an incredible resource for those seeking culinary inspiration. Find a recipe that calls to you, like these fan favorites:

Rumi Spice – Founded by Army Veterans, Rumi Spice brings flavorful, ethically-sourced spices direct from Afghanistan to your plate. Using spice as a force for good, Rumi contracts over 4,000 Afghan women (many widowed) to hand harvest and process the spices, providing jobs to many and a boost to Afghanistan’s economy. Flavorful, hand-crafted authentic spices and blends including wild black cumin and aromatic saffron – Rumi’s signature spice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cabin Fever Must-Haves!

April 16, 2020 by amushro

Since we are all feeling the effects of cabin fever these days, I wanted to share a few products that are helping to make our social distancing life a little easier. I chatted with Kristen over at Great Day Washington about a few things that are making life a little easier these days.

 

fairlife® ultra-filtered milk is lactose-free with 50% more protein, 50% less sugar, and 30% more calcium than regular milk. fairlife now has shelf-stable ultra-filtered milk in 8oz bottles that can last on shelves for at least 6 months unopened. It’s real milk that has been pasteurized at an ultra-high temperature and packaged in a sterile environment to ensure it is safe to keep at room temperature for a long time before opening. Once opened, the shelf life is similar to regular milks. The 8oz bottles come in chocolate and 2%; they are sold in 6-packs. I love the new compact size because it’s a great way for my family to get the nutrition they need while snacking at home or on-the-go

 

 

Icelandic Provisions Krímí skyr – Krímí is the whole milk version of Icelandic Provisions traditional skyr and has an ultra-creamy texture.

Each cup of Icelandic Provisions Krímí skyr boasts 11 grams of protein while lower in sugar. Icelandic Provisions does not contain artificial preservatives, thickeners, sweeteners, flavors or colors.

 

Icelandic Provisions can be found in the refrigerated section at retailers nationwide including Whole Foods Market, Wegmans, Safeway, Target, Harris Teeter and more.

 

 

 

Sweat with Celsius– Boca Raton-based energy drink Celsius has brought an all-star team of  fitness trainers onboard for its Sweat With Celsius classes, streaming live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon. Head to their Instagram to stream the workouts! @celsiusofficial

 

 

Lorissa’s Kitchen-Give their  Steak Strips in Original and Korean Barbecue or their Kitchen Grass-Fed Beef Stick Multipacks for a delcius and protein packed snack. Lorissa’s Kitchen Steak Strips are tender, perfectly seasoned and made from 100% grass-fed beef or all-natural chicken and turkey raised without antibiotics. Lorissa’s Kitchen Grass-Fed Beef Stick Multipacks come with 5 individually wrapped 100% grass-fed beef sticks, making it easy to plan your weekly snacks ahead of time.

 

Head to Amazon and use code “20LKFLY” to get 20% off Lorissa’s Kitchen snacks.

 

 

Cabo Fresh Guacamole Squeeze– Perfect for my guac fans! The same guac you love now lasts up to 10 days with airlock technology! A perfect at home must have that’s easily applied to all your favorites

 

 

Mommy’s Bliss – Mommy’s Bliss is a trusted mom-created brand that for the last 20 years has developed a variety of safe and gentle baby, and children’s supplements and now a new line of mom products. Their products include a cough relief line, digestive support such as gripe water and gas drops, probiotics, immunity support, and vitamins. Mommy’s Bliss Vitamin D Organic Drops are great for breastfed babies.Mommy’s Bliss Organic Baby Elderberry Drops: Support baby’s immune system with a baby-friendly blend of organic herbs, extracts, prebiotics, and vitamins that support babies 4 months

 

 

 

 

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Flying With Baby Hacks

March 12, 2020 by amushro

Heading to the airport with a tiny traveler in tow? Don’t stress! Dylan and I’ve got you covered with a few go-to tips for staying hands-free in the terminal, keeping everyone healthy and minimizing tears on the plane! Check out our latest on TLCme

Seriously how cute is Dylan in this video?  

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TLC #LifeHacks

New Baby Hacks

March 12, 2020 by amushro

Sweet Baby Dylan is making his first TLCme appearance and is helping his Mama out with a few of our favorite new baby hacks. Come check this cutie out!

Filed Under: Can You Hack Motherhood?, Family, TLC #LifeHacks

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