👜 From Diapers to Dollars

Hey there MommyBe Mommys! Did you know? The average toddler laughs 300 times a day… while moms? Around 17. 😅
Which means you’re the straight-faced sidekick in your own family sitcom—every single day. 🎬💁‍♀️

On this week’s menu:

• 👜 From Diapers to Dollars

• 👖 Sweatpant Jeans: Comfort Meets Style

• 🤰 Nesting Parties Are the New Showers

• 💻 How One Mom Made $1M on Etsy Working Just 15 Hours a Week

• 🍯 30-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken from Half Baked Harvest

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MommyBe Inspired

👜 From Diapers to Dollars

Ever thought about turning your mom skills into dollar bills? Meet Alexandra Rutkay, an Upper East Side mom who transformed her need for a functional yet chic diaper bag into a seven-figure business. Frustrated with the lack of stylish options, she designed the Citymouse crossbody bag—a sleek, $79 carrier made of high-quality regenerated nylon. Now, trendy NYC moms can't get enough, and Alexandra's sold over 10,000 bags this year alone. Talk about turning a parenting problem into profit! ​

Watch on TikTok

 MommyBe Stylish

👖Sweatpant Jeans: Comfort Meets Style

Sweatpant jeans are gaining popularity among moms for their blend of comfort and style. Designed to look like denim but feel as cozy as sweatpants, they're perfect for everyday wear, pregnancy, and postpartum. Options range from affordable finds to designer brands.

 MommyBe In the Loop

🤰 Baby-Prep Reimagined: Nesting Parties Are the New Showers

Forget awkward games and guessing baby food flavors—nesting parties are the new way to celebrate. Think of it as your closest people coming over not just to shower you with gifts, but to actually get stuff done. We’re talkin’ building the crib, organizing the nursery, stocking the freezer, and maybe even folding those onesies you’ve been dreading.

Instead of sitting in a chair opening gifts while someone logs them in a notepad, you’ll be assembling a diaper changing station while laughing over snacks. Now that’s support.

Watch on TikTok

Want more genius mom hacks? Check out the full list here! ✨

MommyBe This or That

 MommyBe Your Own Boss

💻 Nap Time Hustle: How One Mom Made $1M on Etsy Working Just 15 Hours a Week

Imagine turning your toddler’s nap time into a million-dollar business. That’s exactly what one powerhouse mama did—and yes, she’s sharing the blueprint. 👏

In a new interview on the HelloCustom YouTube channel, a stay-at-home mom reveals how she built a $1,000,000+ Etsy print-on-demand business, working just 15 hours a week. No big team. No complicated warehouse. Just smart tools, simple systems, and the kind of hustle only moms truly understand.

So, how did she pull it off? Here’s the real-talk breakdown:

🖥️ She leaned into Print-on-Demand (POD)
Using tools like Printify and Creative Fabrica, she created custom apparel and gifts without holding inventory. Orders were automatically fulfilled and shipped—while she focused on design, listings, and marketing.

⏱️ She built her business around her life—not the other way around
She worked in focused bursts while her little one napped, showing that consistency matters more than long hours.

📈 She didn’t guess—she used data
By tapping into Everbee, she researched what was already selling on Etsy and tailored her products accordingly. Think “work smart,” not “throw spaghetti at the wall.”

👩‍💻 She joined the Inner Circle
No, not the mafia 😄—but an exclusive group of Etsy sellers supporting each other with strategies, templates, and coaching through Inner Circle Prints.

💡 Her secret weapon? Staying niche + showing up
Instead of trying to sell to everyone, she focused on creating products for one ideal customer—and became their go-to shop.

Want to try this for yourself? Here are a few resources she swears by:

• 🔥 Get lifetime access to HelloCustom

• 🧠 Everbee: Etsy market research tool

• 🎨 Creative Fabrica for design assets

• 🧵 Printify for easy order fulfillment

MommyBe a Chef

🍯 30-Minute Honey Garlic Chicken from Half Baked Harvest

Fast, flavorful, and totally family-approved—this Honey Garlic Chicken from Tieghan at Half Baked Harvest is your new go-to when you need dinner on the table fast, but still want all the flavor. The chicken gets that perfect golden crisp, then simmers in a glossy, buttery honey-garlic sauce with a subtle kick. Minimal mess, maximum yum.

🛒 Ingredients You'll Need:

• Chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless)

• Cornstarch (for extra crisp)

• Garlic (lots of it!)

• Honey

• Soy sauce

• Apple cider vinegar

• Butter

• Chili flakes

• Green onions & sesame seeds (for topping)

✨ Pro Tip: Serve it with steamed jasmine rice and a side of roasted broccoli for a complete, no-fuss weeknight meal. Want a low-carb option? Try it over cauliflower rice or tucked into lettuce wraps!

MommyBe LOL

"Operation: Chocolate Recovery 🍫🔦
Act natural. You’re just as shocked as he is that it’s missing…"

MommyBe In-the-Know

👀 Catch Up on What’s Trending on the Web

🎤 Kelly Clarkson's Take on School Events During Work Hours.

 💄 5 Beauty Hacks for Busy Moms to Look Their Best

🎭 Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner on Co-Parenting Amid Rumors

🛍️ Target’s Baby Aisle Gets a Major Upgrade

MommyBe in the Spotlight

📸 Meet Inspiring Mom Valeria Lipovetsky | @valerialipovetsky

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Mick and Rena

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