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You’re the Glue, the Snack Lady, and the Safe Place 💛
Inside: A reminder that your love is enough, a breezy summer craft for kids, a book rec you’ll actually finish, and a little faith for your week.
Happy Monday, Valley Moms!
💗 July 24 is National Cousins Day! If your kids are lucky enough to grow up close to their cousins, this is your sign to plan a popsicle picnic or cousin sleepover this week.
👀 In this week’s issue:
The anchor
Ice hunt
A book rec
Up first…
MOTHERHOOD
You’re the safe place
Sometimes it feels like you're just managing chaos — diapers, grocery runs, sunscreen battles, bedtime negotiations — but here’s the truth: to your child, you are home base.
You’re not just keeping things running. You’re the calm in the swirl, the arms they come back to, the one they trust without question.
Even on the days when you snap or sigh or serve boxed mac again, you’re building the foundation they’ll stand on for life. That’s sacred work.
QUICK QUESTION!
Do your kids' cousins live nearby? |
AROUND THE VALLEY
Sign up for a cookie decorating class with the talented Liz Davidson from Wenatchee Cookie Co. For $65, you’ll learn the basics of decorating sugar cookies with royal icing – no experience needed, and all supplies are included.
Come solo or grab your friends for a fun, hands-on evening. You’ll practice piping and filling techniques and leave with six beautifully decorated cookies of your own.
Yonder East — 111 Railroad Ave, Cashmere
Spots are limited, so snag yours soon and treat yourself to some creative cookie fun! Sign up here 👉️ https://www.wenatcheecookieco.com/cookie-classes
KIDS’ CORNER
Ice treasure hunt
☀️ Hot day activity alert!
Looking for a fun activity that beats the heat and buys you 15 minutes of quiet?
Try this easy Frozen Treasure Hunt:
You’ll need:
Small plastic toys, coins, or buttons
Ice cube tray or muffin tin
Water and food coloring (optional)
Freeze little “treasures” in water overnight. Give your kids some warm water, droppers, forks, or toy hammers and let them “excavate” the frozen blocks outside.
It’s science, fine motor skills, and summer fun all in one messy blast.
VALLEY MOM RECOMMENDS
This one’s for the moms who try to hold it all together, be everything to everyone, and do it with a smile. If you’re ready to let go of perfection and lean into grace, this book will feel like a warm hug. It’s also broken into short chapters, so no pressure if you only read five pages a week.
Grab a copy here 👉️ https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Good-Girl-Letting-Try-Hard/dp/0800738241/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
ONE LAST THING
A moment of grace
On the days you feel unnoticed, overlooked, or like your work doesn’t matter, God sees every unseen moment. He’s not measuring your worth by how clean the house is or how patient you were today.
He’s in the middle of it with you. Holding you up. Filling in the gaps.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
💝 Thanks for reading! Stay dry today!
🗒️ This just in! Pancakes and mac are tied for best/easiest throw-together dinner!
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