I Made All My Parenting Decisions Using Pinterest for a Day + This Is What Happened

Some days I wake up uninspired. It’s a bummer, but it happens. Even after one, two or even three cups of coffee, my brain just doesn’t get into gear. This can be the worst, especially for those of us who provide food and fun to another human being — you know… being a mom. To kick start my brain and inject inspiration into my family’s day — flipping the switch from boring to brilliant — I enlisted the help of good ol’ Pinterest.

In an attempt to be “fair,” I asked my daughter to help in most of the food and activity decisions, since she’d be eating and doing all the things. I also wanted to be mindful of WHAT I was picking. While my heart was drawn to complicated projects and recipes that included long moments of marination (sorry Sauerbraten!) and crafts that would take days (I would like to do that embroidered French Dot Constellation Runner one of these days, but not today), instead, I used my head. I would only select Pinterest tasks that were easy(ish) to complete and stave off committing a Pinterest Fail. So how did my Pinterest day of parenting go?

What’s for breakfast?

Nutella + kid = “YES, mommy, we have to make that!” The Nutella Stuffed Pancakes by Recipe Tin Eats were a big, sweet, delicious win. You’re basically just putting down pancake batter, plopping a frozen disc of that chocolatey, nutty goodness down and then covering it in more batter. Initially, I thought that freezing the Nutella would take a long time, but the discs only need to be chilled for about 15 or 20 minutes. While my pancakes didn’t look nearly as gorgeous as Recipe Tin Eats’ (they’re the huge pancakes on the left), they were scrumptious. (via Recipe Tin Eats)

Let’s do something about that hair

I figured while I was poking around on Pinterest, I might as well give a new hairstyle a try. I have long sandy blonde hair that is usually thrown into a messy bun or gathered in a simple ponytail. To mix things up, I opted to try Kassinka’s Half-up Boho Braided Bun Hair Tutorial. I realized three things: I need a haircut, I need a color and — no matter how many times I tried her tutorial — I couldn’t make it look as good as Kassinka’s. (I now also have major hair envy!) (via Kassinka)

Time to get creative

While my daughter tried to pick out the MOST COMPLICATED PROJECTS EVER, I was able to talk her down to one that was way more practical to do on a moment’s notice. We opted for the Hand-Painted Mini Cactus Craft by Salt and Pepper Moms. It was a cinch. We just needed rocks, paint and little flowerpots. Thankfully, we had the latter two on hand. As for the rocks, we just took a stroll around our neighborhood and looked for stray rocks on the ground (making sure not to take any that were part of someone’s landscaping). Cute and easy, two of my personal favorite things. (via Salt and Pepper Moms)

What’s for lunch?

You know what my kid loves? Those crazy and complicated character bento box lunches that incredible DIY parents create for their children. She’s spotted them on Pinterest before and has wondered why oh why I don’t make HER lunches that spectacular. Generally, in my home, time is of the essence when it comes to lunchtime. Assembly is either happening right before we rush out the door or when she is SO hungry that there just isn’t time for a complicated process. But this is Pinterest day, so I totally had to create some magic for lunchtime. Enter the Lunchbox Dad. While his Zootopiaand BB-8 themed lunches are adorable, I don’t think I have the kind of skills to do those justice. Instead, I attempted the Star Wars Stormtrooper lunch, which did indeed prove I need to brush up on my knife skills. While my snap pea and cucumber TIE fighters came out fantastic, my tortilla Stormtrooper had a lot to be desired. I had to break it to my kid then and there: Mommy ain’t no lunch box artist. (via Lunchbox Dad)

Now for something practical

While pretty and fun, this Chore Chart also serves an important purpose of keeping track of my kid’s household tasks and responsibilities. The Crafty Chicks created an awesome solution using IKEA magnetic boards. Although a trip to the Swedish superstore wasn’t in the cards for the day, we still made it work. The Crafty Chicks provided a PDF of blank charts that you can customize. We printed one out on a heavy sheet of paper and stuck it on the fridge. For the markers, we upcycled an old magnet sheet, covered it in cute paper and then cut out little discs. Chore chart… done! (Now the hard part; making sure she follows it.) (via he Crafty Chicks)

Finally, it’s supper time

Supper was a group decision, one in which my hubby joined in on. It was pretty rough getting us all to agree on one dish. While we were tempted by Taco Pop Tarts and a simple waffle-topped chicken pot pie, we finally declared that the Chicken Teriyaki Noodle Bowl recipe by Damn Delicious would totally hit the spot. And you know what? It TOTES did. It was easy, delicious and we agreed that this dish would join our regular rotation of weekday meals — even if we didn’t make enough sauce and we were out of sesame seeds (ours is on the right). (via Damn Delicious)

So, then what’s for dessert? I have to confess something. With all the new meal prep, and not one but two crafts, the idea of making a new dessert was daunting. At this point, I pretty much hit my saturation point of trying new things. Plus, there are SO many tempting cakes, cupcakes, custards, pies, cookies, donuts and hundreds of interpretations of s’mores that it was overwhelming. So you know what I did? Gave her a scoop of ice cream and called it a night.

It was a long day of trying new things. But I have to say; it was a fascinating exercise to force myself to experiment and to get out of the day-to-day rut that I didn’t even know I was in. How much did my family enjoy this experiment? So much that we’ve decided to do it at least once a month!

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Olivia Munn bared it all in her latest SKIMS ad, proving you don't have to hide your scars. The actress posed in a campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, supporting Susan G. Komen®and highlighting her own journey with the disease. She looked absolutely stunning in every photo, but the most gorgeous moment was the way Munn didn't shy away from showing her mastectomy scars. She spoke to TODAY about her experience during the shoot, and why she ultimately decided to ditch her insecurities. Here's what she had to say!

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Munn shared with TODAYthat she didn't initially plan to show her scars on the set. The campaign was focused on her recovery post-breast cancer diagnosis, but the makeup artist had a hard time covering up the scars throughout the shoot. She explained that she took a look in the mirror and thought, "I’m done being insecure about my scars." From there, she took the idea to show them off to the SKIMS team — and the rest is history.

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And while she was scared to be so vulnerable on camera, this was ultimately a really empowering move for Munn. She elaborated that there are "so many women that have these same scars" who feel just as insecure as she did about them — and she really hopes those women see this ad. "Skims is so iconic and associated with beauty and sex appeal, and cancer really doesn't have that same connotation," she said. "So I just really hope that other women who have gone through my same path feel a little better after seeing it."

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The star also took to Instagram to give a behind-the-scenes explanation of her experience. She reiterated that she was "done being insecure" about her scars. "Every mark life has left behind on my body is proof of how hard I fought," she wrote. "I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending."

She also shared that SKIMS will donate 10% of their bra sales (except bralettes) to Susan G. Komen® — a charity dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer — from October 23-31 in stores and online. "It’s really meaningful to be part of an initiative that supports research and helps countless individuals impacted by breast cancer," she said.

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All of this comes on the heels of Munn's announcement earlier this year that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She revealed the diagnosis came after recently tested negatively for well-known breast cancer genes and had normal results from her annual mammogram — but her doctor to check her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score. The test showed Munn had a 37% risk of breast cancer, so she pushed for more answers that eventually lead to her diagnosis.

Since then, Munn shared with PEOPLE that she had 4 surgeries in 10 months and underwent medically-induced menopause — all the while juggling being a new mom with husband John Mulaney. She shared, "I'm lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day."

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After that March announcement, it's clear Munn is dedicated to raising awareness for women's health — and particularly their options. While chatting about the SKIMS campaign, Munn told TODAY, "You've got to go your doctor and you inundate them with information and you don't stop until they give you the test you need."

If you want to test your own risk for breast cancer, the National Institute of Health has resources here.

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The cast and crew of Severance are finally returned to the office after months of waiting for production to resume, and we finally have a first look from the new season! Apple TV+ just posted a teaser image from season 2 of cast member Adam Scott holding a bunch of blue balloons. We don't quite know the significance of this picture to the plot, but we do know we are pumped to see it!

Executive producer, Ben Stiller, spread the news about the Apple TV+ series’ return back in January 2024 with a quote tweet simply commenting, "back to work.”

Adam Scott also teased the Severance season 2 production in an Instagram post the same month, saying it’s “lovely being back at the office.” Severance season 2 is officially back on track. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season!

Watch The Official 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer!

Adam Scott is back in the first teaser trailer for Severance season 2 — and spends the entire trailer running from his problems (relatable). It appears that despite the fact Mark's innie retreats at the end of season 1, it looks like he wakes back up in the elevator and has lots of surprises waiting for him in the office.

Is there a release date for Severance Season 2?

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Severance Season 2 Release Date

Yes, we finally have a release date for Severance season 2! The sophomore season will hit Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025.

What is Severance about?

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Severance Season 2 Plot

Severance is a fictitious psychological thriller TV series that’s focused on a biotech company named Lumon Industries. In the show, Lumon Industries has popularized a procedure called ‘severance’ that separates their employees’ work selves from their personal lives. Essentially, when Lumon employees are at work, they can’t recall anything outside of work, and vice-versa when they aren’t at the office.

The first season of Severance follows Lumon Industries employee, Mark (portrayed by Adam Scott). Throughout the first season’s nine episodes, Mark and his coworkers begin to learn more about the severance procedure, their double-lives, and Lumon Industries’ true objectives – and it all begins to unravel in a mysterious way.

Who stars in Severance?

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Severance Season 2 Cast

Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, and Michael Chernus are all part of the main cast in Severance.

Deadline confirmed in 2022 that Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and John Noble are part of the Severance season 2 cast.

Where can I watch Severance?

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You can stream season 1 of Severance on Apple TV+. If you don’t already have a subscription to Apple TV+, you can try the platform 7 days free before subscribing for $9.99/month.

Why is Severance season 2 taking so long?

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Severance season 2 is taking so long because production was halted in the wake of last year’s writers strike.

The cast and crew began filming season 2 on October 3, 2022, with production shutting down on May 8, 2023. Since SAG-AFTRA has struck a deal with AMPTP studios, it’s “back to work” on the Severance set per executive producer, Ben Stiller.

Is Severance creepy?

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Severance follows the horrors that come with working in an office, so yes, it’s creepy. Just kidding (sort of)!

The surreal tone of Severance definitely makes it creepy. There’s an ongoing feeling that someone – or something – is constantly keeping watch and wants to gain control. This tone, paired with the series’ clean, manicured (yet cold) visuals, chalks it up to be fairly disturbing.

The characters in the show become increasingly aware of this cryptic, surveillant presence, and the building tension definitely adds to the show’s creepiness. It’s also pretty existential, which is the creepiest feeling of them all.

Was Severance canceled?

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Severance was not canceled. (Thank goodness!) The production was put on pause due last May to 2023’s writers strikes, but it’s up and running now. We are enthused about the show’s return!

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All it takes is a few episodes of Nobody Wants This to realize it's one of the best rom-coms of the year — and that Adam Brody is still super hot. The series, which also stars Kristen Bell, has gone viral for everything from its hilariously relatable approach to dating to "the best kiss of all time" to how eloquently it explains the fear that we're too much for a romantic partner. With an 8.1 out of 10 on IMDb, a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and literally millions of TikTok views, it's no surprise the show was just renewed for a second season. Here's everything we know about Nobody Wants This season 2.

What's going to happen in Nobody Wants This season 2?

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Creator Erin Foster just revealed Nobody Wants This season 2 is actually going to get rid of this tease from season 1: Morgan and Sasha's flirtationship. "I think we’re going to wrap up their weird 'Is it romantic?' thing. Because we want to see them together in season two, hanging out," she tells The Hollywood Reporter. "We want to see Esther. I think we went down that road enough that now we’re going to pull back and reposition so we can have them all in scenes together without [Morgan] being like, a full homewrecker. But we’re going to give Morgan something very fun. Justine [Lupe] came in and we pitched it to her and she was like, 'This is my dream storyline.'"

Is Morgan going to be swept off her feet? Or maybe she'll inherit a huge sum of money and become her own trophy wife. That would be SO Morgan.

Is there going to be a season 2 of Nobody Wants This?

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Yes on October 10, Netflix announced that Nobody Wants This will be coming back for season 2. And (spoiler!!!) now that Joanne and Noah have decided to be together, and Noah's decided to give up his position as Head Rabbi, I have a feeling they'll have to deal with a lot of opinions. (Namely, Noah's mother).

"Creating Nobody Wants This will forever be a career highlight for me," creator Erin Foster says in a statement. "The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed. I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I've been such a fan of since Girls... Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”

When is Nobody Wants This season 2 coming out?

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We know season 2 is coming out in 2025, but stay tuned for an official Nobody Wants This season 2 release date.

Who's in the cast of Nobody Wants This season 2?

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The Nobody Wants This cast includes Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Michael Hitchcock, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, and Emily Arlook.

Does Nobody Wants This End on a Cliffhanger?

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Nobody Wants This might not end on the same kind of thrilling, dramatic cliffhanger as Outer Banks season 4 part 1, but it definitely leaves us with a ton of questions. How will Joanne and Noah's families react to the news? What does life look like as a couple? Will Joanne be able to flaunt their relationship in front of all the teenagers? No matter what comes, these two are very much in love, and I can't wait to see them continue to heal and grow together.

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Check out 10 Reasons Nobody Wants This Is The Best TV Show Of The Year — and all the other October TV shows to watch this month!