Jessica Mautone

Please Stop Judging my Child’s Manners

3 Minute Read I wanted to say thank you. I really did. Not just because my mom had taught me my manners well, but because I was truly grateful. Not rude or snotty like my teachers called me as early as preschool. Sometimes I would manage to squeak it…

RompHims: Fashion Frenzy or Faux Pas?

Sundresses, tank tops, and swimsuits. . . oh those summer fashion staples that make both men and women swoon. And then we have the cringe-worthy: speedos, Daisy Dukes and, the most recent, dare I say trend, the RompHim. No, I’m not talking about…

The Parenting Horrors We Don’t Talk About…But Really Should

How many of you have been in that tug-of-war phase of life where every single one of your Mommy friends are either pregnant again, or they’re trying? I’m there now. My son is almost two and the chaotic dust has finally begun to settle. Good days…

Before You Judge My LuLaRoe Gig – Please Read This

Has anyone else noticed the sudden flood of posts about LuLaRoe on Mommy Blogs? According to these posts, LuLaRoe is a clothing line that can only be purchased through shady alley-way deals. It’s a time-suck worse than Facebook. It’s an expensive…

The Secret to Making Life With a Toddler Easier

Psst, hey, fellow stressed-out Mommies.. If you are in a similar position as me, just got your Baby/Toddler down for a nap and you really were going to get right on those dishes/laundry/emails but you’re so tired that all you can do is flop down on…

Moms of More Than One Child – How Do You Do It?

It’s 9:30 at night and I’m exhausted. I have one child: Smoosh*- a 17-month-old boy. He’s a handful. But he’s only one boy. This afternoon, Smoosh and I hosted a group play date at our house. Seven other moms attended with their toddlers. Every…

Why I Needed to Jump off a Cliff

I stood for an hour, bare toes curled around the edge of a slippery 50-foot cliff, staring down into a beautiful natural pool of turquoise water. My heart never stopped pounding, my legs never stopped shaking. What was I doing here? A year and two…

When Your Kid is the Bully

5 Minute Read My baby just struck another child. Besides being mortified at what the other kid’s mom must be thinking, my heart is breaking. I’m angry at my son. And shocked. What happened to my sweet angel? Who is this demon child that is standing…

Dear Playgroup Moms, I’m Nicer than I Seem

Dear Playgroup Moms, I’m really much nicer than I may seem. I know, I know, I probably accidentally gave you the stink eye or totally blew you off when you tried to strike up a conversation. But please hear me out. There are a few reasons why I may…

When Your Friends Have Easy Babies. And You Don’t.

After I had Baby Smoosh, six of my friends and family members followed suit within the year. Of course, we compare children and share advice. And one thing has become very clear: I do not have an easy baby. On a weekly basis, glowing reports are…