When you step into parenthood, the next stop is often Pinterest. If you didn’t find yourself drawn to this platform while planning your wedding, you’ll likely become a regular once kids come along. As the beloved Mary Poppins wisely said, “in every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.” However, on Pinterest, that fun often turns everyday tasks into overly complicated projects—usually with an abundance of glitter.
Just when you think you’re nailing parenting, Pinterest swoops in to burst your bubble. Did you just put a simple dollar bill under your child’s pillow for their lost tooth? Too bad you didn’t craft a dollar bill origami bouquet with a coin tucked inside. Gave your kids plain frozen pancakes this morning? For shame! Pinterest can make you question your parenting skills even more, and the witty parents of Twitter are here to commiserate.
Here are some hilarious truths about Pinterest parenting:
- Let’s face it. So many cool crafts with wine bottles. It’s like Pinterest knows its target audience is exhausted moms sipping cabernet.
- There’s something for everyone! Those ancient demons might actually help you get your kids to bed.
- Oh, the mason jars. Seriously, folks, it’s time to chill with the mason jars. There are other containers out there! Have you tried those adorable Chinese takeout boxes?
- Just doing a little research. The irony of spending hours searching for clever cleaning hacks on Pinterest is that you could’ve used that time to clean the old-fashioned way. But who are we kidding? We can’t resist.
- It’s not just for moms. Be careful if your partner ventures onto Pinterest, or you might both get sucked in, leaving your kids to fend for themselves in your chevron-patterned, mason jar-filled home.
- Let’s consult a lawyer. Imagine being compensated for all the time lost scrolling through ombre hairstyles and penguin manicures. You could retire early, or just keep scrolling Pinterest.
- Sounds about right. Think you’re patient? Try following a Pinterest “easy” craft tutorial. That’s fake news; such a thing doesn’t exist.
- Step away from the dinosaur-shaped watermelon. Maybe your child doesn’t want a cake that resembles a LEGO Millennium Falcon. Perhaps they’d just prefer a regular cake.
- Reduce, reuse, and bang your head against the wall. Before Pinterest, who knew how many ways toilet paper and paper towel rolls could be repurposed? Now you know, and there’s no going back.
- Seriously, though. If you can craft a picture frame from wine corks, you can definitely mop my floor. Get to it!
- HOW DOES IT KNOW? All the meal plans in the world can’t compete with chicken nuggets. Forget quinoa.
- Obviously not. Repeat after me: there’s no such thing as a “quick and easy” kid craft or a kid-friendly recipe. Go home, Pinterest. You’re tipsy.
- It’s the only way. In the Pinterest universe, all food must have an element of whimsy. Regular pancakes just won’t cut it anymore.
- Savage. Ugh, how basic.
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In summary, Pinterest may seem like a treasure trove of parenting inspiration, but it often leads to unrealistic expectations and unnecessary stress for parents. Embrace the chaos and remember, the funniest parents on Twitter know that perfection is just an illusion.