Are you tired of the overly polished “mom hacks” plastered all over social media? You know the type—those cheerful clips from women who definitely have time to wash their hair and film perfect tutorials. Don’t worry; we’ve found the perfect remedy, and you’ll definitely want to make this mom your new best friend.
Meet Jenna Thompson, a mom juggling four little ones under five. Jenna has a treasure trove of parenting tips that are not only practical but also downright funny. Every Monday, she shares her wisdom in a series called #MomLifeMondays, filled with the real-life lessons she’s learned from parenting her energetic crew.
Her latest video offers a collection of “hacks” that any mother can easily add to her toolkit. They’re all totally doable—and they might just make you chuckle. While they may not strictly be hacks, they are certainly things we all find ourselves doing occasionally (or, in my case, every day). For instance, she suggests leaving a box of cookies within reach of your kids so that when they wake up at the crack of dawn, you can silence their breakfast demands while you catch a few more Z’s.
Jenna also recommends soaking dirty dishes in soapy water and pretending they don’t exist while opting for paper plates and cups. Although we’re not promoting environmental neglect, during those chaotic years of baby and toddlerhood, disposable dishes can save a ton of time. We’ll be eco-friendly again when the kids are old enough to tackle the dishes—aka, probably never.
When it comes to managing laundry, Jenna has a clever trick: just stack it in baskets atop the washer and dryer, close the door, and forget about it. Sounds like a plan! Plus, she suggests shoving clutter into the kids’ rooms when guests arrive, since let’s face it, their rooms are already disaster zones.
For personal grooming, when you can’t find a spare moment for a shower and you’re out of dry shampoo, a generous sprinkle of baby powder will do the trick. Sure, it may leave your hair looking a bit gray, but with a herd of kids, that’s pretty much expected. And when it’s bath time, just a spritz of perfume can create the illusion of cleanliness.
Jenna’s final gem? Teaching your older child to fetch you a cold drink—“You worked hard today, you deserve it!” she wisely points out.
The inspiration for her video came from Jenna’s own experiences navigating motherhood. She wanted to share some laughs with fellow moms and reassure them that it’s perfectly fine if life doesn’t always feel put together. “Moms work incredibly hard,” she says, “and sometimes we just need to shut the door and ignore the laundry for a day…or a week.”
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Summary
Jenna Thompson’s witty and realistic motherhood tips provide a refreshing take on the often unrealistic “mom hacks” seen online. From cookie bribes to clever laundry tricks, these insights are relatable and bring humor to the everyday chaos of parenting.