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Continue reading →: Revenge on the Perfect Moms Social Club—Chapter Three
It was years ago, but Alyssa still recalled how this particular MNO was organized at a local restaurant and bar called Smokeys, known for its delicious barbecue and craft cocktails, should you want to try it. This was back when she first moved to the neighborhood, and the PMS Club…
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Continue reading →: Feeding-Time Bibs—Dishwasher Safe? Yes, Please!
For every product I review, I want to assure readers that I actually use the item in my daily life! As anyone who has ever fed a baby or toddler is well aware, more food misses the mouth than goes in it. It’s a messy affair feeding a little one.…
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Continue reading →: This baby carrier solved all of my problems
For every product I review, I want to assure readers that I actually use the item in my daily life! Parents, meet the Momcozy 2-In-1 Hip Seat Baby Carrier. As a mom of six, I have tried many carriers, and fallen truly, madly, and deeply in love with some. However,…
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Continue reading →: Revenge on the Perfect Moms Social Club—Chapter Two
This. Could. Not. Be. Real. Alyssa had actually gotten into the sorority of her dreams! Yes, Alyssa Steinberg, a real Pi Tri Kappa, with the letters right there on her tee-shirt to prove she’d personally received that highly-coveted bid. Alyssa felt untouchable that day wearing her Pi Tri shirt, along…
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Continue reading →: Revenge on the Perfect Moms Social Club—Chapter One
It all started randomly, really—or more likely what Alyssa Keadon did next was the result of an entire lifetime of dealing with mean girls, from the third grade, until now. Either way, tonight wasn’t just another, humdrum back-to-school night. Tonight was the night that shifted something deep inside of Alyssa,…
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Continue reading →: In defense of motherhood being enough
I have a controversial proposition for you: What if motherhood is enough? Gasp. I know. Every feminist from here to No-bra Bay has told us this is not okay. But if what motherhood makes me happy? And not in a “look at me on Instagram fingerpainting with my kids at…
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Continue reading →: It’s been 4 years
Four years ago. Today. My baby’s due date. Another day will come — and then another year will pass — if we’re lucky of course. But how? I used to wonder how a minute could go by like nothing happened. Now I wonder how a year — A WHOLE YEAR —…
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Continue reading →: What I wish I’d known before Covid hit my house
A few weeks ago, a mom friend said to me, “It’s only a matter of time before everyone gets Covid.” A sharp wave of panic instantly washed over me. I didn’t want to believe her — in fact, I felt a bit resentful that she’d planted this awful idea in my…
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I’m Melissa.
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