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I’m On NickMom!

July 30, 2015 by amushro

When I was a brand, spanking new blogger, I pitched an idea to NickMom and patiently waited for a response. Then I got one: A BIG FAT NO. That’s the thing about being a writer, you hear lots of “nos” all the time. I would venture to say we hear more nos than we do yes, but this particular no really bummed me out because I loved the site and wanted a spot on their contributor list.

So I boo-hooed for awhile, and planned on never pitching an idea to NickMom again. But recently I got a little inspiration from another writer that “no” really means “not now.” I love this idea: “no” really means “not now.”  So I submitted another idea, NickMom said yes, and I did a roundhouse kick in the air and landed in a split because I was so stinking happy.

Long story longer, here’s the post I’ve going celebrated by eating every cookie in this house. So head over and check out The Nine Thoughts Every Mom has at the Pool

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“Did I shave today? No, no I did not.”
#8
“Again? Ugh, why can’t my kid pee in the pool like everyone else.”
#7
“Look at those moms of older kids, relaxing on the lounge chair, reading books. SOMEDAY I WILL BE ONE OF YOU.”
#6
“Swimming counts as a bath, right?”
#5
“Is that 20-year-old nanny wearing my bathing suit? I knew I was shopping too close to the juniors’ section.”
#4
“Must get home to make dinner. Must get home to… oh forget it, snack bar hot dogs for all!”
#3
“Is that a rain cloud? (checks weather radar on phone for the 4,000th time)”
#2
“Alright, older kids, you’re getting too rowdy for the shallow end. Move it along.”
#1
“IT’S JULY. WHY IS THE WATER THIS COLD???”
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Comments

  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:46 am

    Congratulations! That is so cool. My kids would freak if I were connected to Nick in any way.

  2. Melissa Pezza says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Your kids must be freaking out! My kids are obsessed with Nickelodeon. They’d fall over if I were a NickMom.

  3. Debra says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Congrats to you. I love that line – “No means not now” – my kids already know this (they’re so smart) because they keep after me until it is YES!

  4. Catherine S says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:55 am

    Congrats! Trying again sure paid off. I am going to go check out The Nine Thoughts Every Mom has at the Pool.

  5. Jeanine says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    How awesome is this? Congrats to you. I’ll head on over and check it out! How exciting.

  6. Debbie Denny says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Congrats to you. Never give up. That next pitch may be the right one at the right time.

  7. Ora Lee Gurr says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Isn’t it great how some “yes” answers make us grin from ear to ear? Congratulations on being a NickMom – I’m heading over to look at your idea right now.

  8. Liz Mays says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Congratulations, this is awesome news. I’m heading over to read your post!

  9. Pam says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    I love that thought- “no means not now.” What awesome motivation. Way to go on submitting to NickMom again and getting approved.

  10. Kelly Hutchinson says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    I love that no could mean just a not now. As a new blogger, I get a lot of those, so this made me feel better! Congrats!

  11. Dawn McAlexander says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    No means not now! I love that. I am definitely going to remember that one. Congrats on your NickMom gig.

  12. Raijean says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:35 pm

    Yes, I know the story all to well! Congrats to you, patience is a virtue.

  13. Kristi says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:55 pm

    Fun and Congratulations. Love that line.. “No means not now”, will be sharing that with my kids after their next audition if they don’t get a part.

  14. Penelope says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Congrats! That’s such a great opportunity! I’m glad you were not too afraid to try again.

  15. Crystal says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    That is so exciting! This is a great example that sometimes it takes patience and determination to get what we want.

  16. Amber K says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:51 pm

    Congratulations, what an accomplishment!! NickMom is awesome.

  17. Amanda O. says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:58 am

    Congrats on being on NickMom. I’m glad it worked out the second time around.

  18. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:02 am

    Congrats on getting through the second time! I admire your persistence!

  19. Tracey says

    July 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    This just shows that persistence pays off! Congrats!

  20. Kiwi says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Congrats on being a NickMom contributors! You really are super witty of course they were gonna pick up one of your stories one day! i love the article!

  21. Rosey says

    July 31, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Big congrats to you! A shining example that persistence pays off finely!

  22. Ann Bacciaglia says

    July 31, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    It is important to never give up. If you get a no just keep on trying. You cant get a yes if you do not try.

  23. Amy Muchnok says

    August 2, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Woo hoo! You go girl! So funny!

  24. chasing joy says

    August 4, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Congratulations! That’s so awesome. I love the lesson. No is often not now.

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