Together with
"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."
-Walt Disney
Morning, Mama Bear! It’s Friday morning, and if your kids have already broken 3 crayons and refused 2 vegetables, you are not alone. Let’s wrap this week with a few wins in your back pocket.
Today’s Mommy scoop:
🖍️ Crayon sharp again?
🥗 Summer Pasta Salad
🛁 Neon Bath Paint
What's the best advice a mom ever gave you? Share it here
Mom Hack
How to Keep Crayons Sharp
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Mom Hack
We all know the struggle of broken crayons, but have you ever considered an electric sharpener?
It quickly brings those little worn-down favorites back to life.
A handy tip: pop the crayons in the freezer first so they don’t get too soft or shred in the sharpener.
It's like giving a second life to those favorite colors!
Mom’s Field Guide
The Best Mom Advice You've Ever Gotten
The best parenting advice doesn't come from books or doctors. It usually comes from another mom.
Something someone said at exactly the right time that just stuck.
Maybe it was your own mom.
A friend.
A grandmother.
A stranger at Target who could tell you were having a day.
Punchbowl is collecting the best pieces of mom advice out there before Mother's Day. Share yours on a digital card and send it in.
It takes two minutes and the best ones get a really nice surprise.
What's the best advice a mom ever gave you?
Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤
How do you relax when you're feeling stressed?
Poll Results From 5/6
How do you introduce your kids to the concept of chores and responsibility?
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ Assign age-appropriate chores (32%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Lead by example, they help me with my chores (44%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Make it a game or challenge (5%)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ We have not introduced chores yet (19%)
Featured Response 💬
“Our sons are 2 and 5. Our 2yo's "jobs" are to throw away any trash in the trash can, put laundry in the hamper, and get the napkins out for dinnertime. Our 5yo helps feed the cats after school, set the table, and helps his brother. These are teaching them to help where needed, but still appropriate for their skill levels. ”
Giving each kid age-right jobs like that is such a sweet way to teach helping out without it ever feeling like a chore. -Danielle 😊
Mom’s Menu
☀️ Summer Pasta Salad
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Get ready for an easy peasy, pleasingly cheesy dish that screams summer: The Summer Pasta Salad.
It’s the perfect dish for moms looking to whip up something fast, fresh, and family-approved for any BBQ, picnic, or quick lunch at home.
📝 Ingredients
16 ounces pasta (fusilli, macaroni or any other small pasta shape)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ears of corn, yellow or white
1 pound asparagus, stems removed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (if desired)
Basil, for garnish
Instructions 👩🍳
Boil pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add 1 tbsp salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Steam the veggies: Place corn and asparagus in a steamer pot over boiling water and cook for 2–3 minutes. Or, boil them together for 1–2 minutes if you don’t have a steamer.
Chop: Once cooled, cut the corn off the cob and chop asparagus into bite-sized pieces.
Mix it all up: In a large bowl, combine pasta, veggies, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, and parmesan (if using). Season with salt, pepper, and any fresh herbs you like.
Chill & serve: Let it chill in the fridge until ready to serve—cold is best!
📌 Note
Want to switch it up?
Toss in extras like red onion, bell pepper, or even diced cucumbers.
Make it ahead of time so you’re not scrambling before dinner or your next potluck.
Full recipe here.
Daily DIY (Kids Edition)
🛁 Easy Neon Bath Paint
iheartartsncrafts.com
Perfect for siblings of different ages. This fun bath paint keeps everyone happy and cleans up in seconds.
Use shaving cream and food coloring for a mess-free, taste-safe activity right in the tub.
1. Fill muffin tin cups with shaving cream
2. Add a few drops of neon food coloring
3. Let kids mix their own colors
4. Bring into the bath for painting fun
5. Rinse it all away—no staining, no stress
The tutorial is here.
Mom’s Choice
This product is a game-changer for those hectic mornings when every minute counts!
It's one of my favorites because it simplifies the pancake-making process, making breakfast time just a bit less stressful.
Whiskware Pancake Batter Bottle
Quick Breakfast: Allows you to whip up pancakes at lightning speed on hectic mornings.
Mess-Free: No more messy spoons or batter-coated countertops, keeping your kitchen clean.
Easy Use: Just add your ingredients, shake, and pour from the spout. Simple!
Game
Parenting Quiz
How many diapers does the average baby go through in the first year?
(Answer below)
A) ~500
B) ~1,500
C) ~2,750
D) ~5,000
E) Enough to qualify for Costco's wholesale tier
Mom’s Meme 🤣
Answer
C) ~2,750 (right in the AAP-cited range of 2,500–3,000. Newborns alone burn through 8–12 a day)