Together with
"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness."
- Honore de Balzac
Friday, finally. We’ve survived five straight days of snack negotiations and 43 outfit changes (and that’s just us). Let’s end the week with a few wins: cleaner cars, full bellies, and a stool that says “yes, I craft now.”
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🚗 Clean Ride, Happy Life
🐟 Homemade Fish Sticks: Crispy, fishy fun
🎨 Stool Revamp: Easy, artsy upgrade
The touchscreen calendar that keeps our whole family organized.
Mom Hack
Car Trash Bag Tip
Mom Hack
Keep your car clean with car trash bags that hook onto the back of the front seats.
These bags are a game-changer: they’re reusable, contain odors well, and prevent trash from spilling.
You can find good ones on Amazon and empty them weekly during a quick car cleaning routine.
Together with Skylight
What I Actually Want for Mother's Day
my skylight!
I'll say it. I don't need flowers or brunch. I need things that make my daily life easier.
That's why I love our Skylight. It's a touchscreen calendar that sits on our kitchen counter and keeps our whole family on the same page.
Everyone's schedule, color-coded, updated in real time. Synced to my phone so I can add things from anywhere.
I use the meal planning more than anything. I map out the week in a few minutes.
When it's not in use, it shows our family photos. So it's beautiful on the counter too.
If you've been looking for a Mother's Day gift (for yourself or your own mom), Skylight has some really nice options right now. 🤍
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
Poll Results From 4/29
What's your favorite go-to activity on a rainy day?
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Indoor games (22%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️ Arts and crafts (23%)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Reading books (22%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Baking or cooking (27%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (6%)
Featured Response 💬
“We do “Movie Day” on especially rainy days and watch a movie during morning snack/lunch time. I make a big kid-charcuterie board with fruit, crackers, meat, cheese, snacks, etc. that takes the place of a formal lunch and we all relax in the living room for a cozy, lazy movie day. ”
Okay the kid charcuterie board on the couch is such a fun idea, I’m absolutely stealing this for the next rainy morning. - Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
🐟 Homemade Fish Sticks
superhealthykids
Get your kids excited about seafood with these homemade fish sticks, featuring a nutritious twist with flaxseeds in the breading!
❤ Why You'll Love It
🌾 Includes flaxseeds for an extra crunch and a boost of omega-3s, making it a healthier alternative to store-bought versions.
🐟 Made with mild white fish, these are perfect for introducing seafood to your little ones.
📝 Ingredients
16 ounces white fish
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (traditional or Panko)
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 cup avocado oil
👩🍳 Instructions
Cut fish into sticks. Whisk eggs with pepper in a dish.
Mix flaxseed, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan in another dish.
Dip fish sticks in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mix.
Fry in hot oil until browned and crispy, about 4 minutes per side.
📌 Note
These fish sticks can be baked for a lighter option, and they're great with dips like tartar sauce or ketchup.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Home Edition)
Decorate a Wooden Stool
modpodgerocksblog
Revamp an old wooden stool with some creative flair using paper and Mod Podge!
Turn the stool upside down and trace the paper outline on it.
Cut the paper slightly smaller than the trace to fit on the stool top.
Apply a thin Mod Podge layer to the stool top.
Place the paper on the stool and smooth out any bubbles.
Seal with multiple layers of Mod Podge for durability.
A lovely project to add a personal touch to your home decor! 😊
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
Conquer the chaos of clutter with these chic and sturdy tote Storage Bins!
🏠 Whether it’s toys, books, or clothes, these bins work great and blend in with most decor.
Stylish Storage Baskets
Spacious: Large capacity to store all your essentials.
Durable: Built with reinforced handles for easy transport.
Versatile: Ideal for any room, easy to fold and store when not in use.
Game
Parenting Pop Quiz
What type of savings account offers tax advantages specifically for educational expenses?
(Answer below)
A) Checking account
B) Savings bond
C) 529 plan
D) Roth IRA
E) Piggy bank with a combination lock
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) 529 plan