How to Keep Crayons Sharp

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing."

-Walt Disney

Rise and shine, 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

Mom Hack

How to Keep Crayons Sharp

Mom Hack

We all know the struggle of broken crayons, but have you ever considered an electric sharpener?

It restores those worn-out crayons in a flash.

A handy tip: freeze your crayons first to avoid shredding.

It's like giving a second life to those favorite colors!

Mom's Mic: This Week’s Poll 🎤 

Poll Results From 5/7

What do you usually do after your kids go to bed?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Relax with TV or a book (54%)

🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Household chores (20%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Work or study (4%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Go to bed early (13%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Other (9%)

Featured Response 💬 

Totally get it—it's like a mini tug-of-war between wanting to unwind and the house whispering, “Hey, remember me?” -Danielle 😊 

Mom’s Menu

☀️ Summer Pasta Salad

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.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

📝 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 👩‍🍳

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Chop: Once cooled, cut the corn off the cob and chop asparagus into bite-sized pieces.

4. 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.

5. 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

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 less stressful for mommy mayhem morning.

Whiskware Pancake Batter Bottle

Game

Parenting Quiz

At what age, on average, do children typically start potty training? (Answer below)

A) 18 months

B) 2-2.5 years

C) 3 years

D) 4 years

E) When they learn to use the TV remote

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Answer

B) 2-2.5 years