NickMom

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

“Did I shave today? No, no I did not.”

“Again? Ugh, why can’t my kid pee in the pool like everyone else.”

“Look at those moms of older kids, relaxing on the lounge chair, reading books. SOMEDAY I WILL BE ONE OF YOU.”

“Swimming counts as a bath, right?”

“Is that 20-year-old nanny wearing my bathing suit? I knew I was shopping too close to the juniors’ section.”

“Must get home to make dinner. Must get home to… oh forget it, snack bar hot dogs for all!”

“Is that a rain cloud? (checks weather radar on phone for the 4,000th time)”

“Alright, older kids, you’re getting too rowdy for the shallow end. Move it along.”

“IT’S JULY. WHY IS THE WATER THIS COLD???”

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It’s Sunday night, the kids are snoring softly in their beds, your husband has ditched you to watch some football game you couldn’t care less about, and you find yourself mindlessly staring at the TV. It’s a good 15 minutes before you realize you’re watching Bubble Guppies…alone…and you’re singing all the songs. Enough is enough, Mamma! You need a little NickMom in your life! Better yet, grab a few of your favorite Mommy friends, your comfiest yoga pants, and a few cocktails because at 10:00 EST, Nick Jr switches over to NickMom and it is #MotherFunny.

I called up my gal pals to invite them over and told them to come in comfy pants (because let’s be honest, pants with buttons and zippers are really going against my “brand”), and be ready to relax and laugh because I would take care of everything. That is a bit of a lie, NickMom was actually helping me.

They even gave me this handy tote to use while I shopped with two kids at the liquor store–Don’t you judge me!

At first I just planned on throwing some of the kids’ Halloween candy at my friends and pouring a few glasses of red from the opened bottle on my counter, but my gal pals deserve something a little more fancy than that, and it would be nice to dust off some of the snazzy party wear I got as wedding shower gifts a million moons ago, right?

The drink recipes that NickMom gave me were AMAZING, easy to make, and looked pretty—much like me.

1 oz Pomegranate Liqueur 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice Lemon Wedge Coarse Sugar for Rimming — The Marker-On-The-Wall Eraser
1 oz Pomegranate Liqueur
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice
Lemon Wedge
Coarse Sugar for Rimming

Playdate Punch 6 oz Pineapple Run 6 oz Coconut Run 1 cup Fruit Punch 1 cup Crushed Ice 6 oz Orange Rum — Playdate Punch
6 oz Pineapple Run
6 oz Coconut Run
1 cup Fruit Punch
1 cup Crushed Ice
6 oz Orange Rum

Now it’s a party and we are ready to get our laugh on. Perfect timing for Instant Mom! One of NickMom’s newest shows stars the adorable Tia Mowry-Hardrict. She plays former party girl Stephanie who recently married an older man with three kids, and BOOM she becomes an Instant Mom! She struggles to find the balance between being friends with the kids and being a responsible parent; however, she makes it all #MotherFunny! Check your local listings because you can catch reruns of this funny show every night!

What #MotherFunny night would be complete without a few games? No we aren’t playing Candy Land for the 394 time that day. We are sharing those dirty little secrets that you only tell your mom friends (and I guess all of my readers too).

Now it’s your turn! Give me your best answers, and be sure to come back and read the other #MotherFunny answers!

Oh wait, I do have one more question. Who do I speak to at NickMom about doing the dishes from last night and taking care of my kids because Mamma had a little too much to drink last night.? No, for real, who is coming over?

I’m On NickMom!

Moms’ Night in with NickMom is #MotherFunny