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I almost got arrested in front of my kids because I was so overstimulated that I didn't see a cop following me for two miles. We are breaking down all the real motherhood moments you deal with once autumn hits. The daily jacket battle is exhausting, getting kids dressed takes forever, and dealing with wild after-school energy is a total workout. We talk about first-grade math homework, struggling through teaching reading, and whether weekend fall farm trips are actually worth the stress. I am also sharing a simple leaf-craft hack that will buy you a few precious minutes of peace. From funny police pull-overs to surviving school routines, we are serving unedited mom life reality. Grab your cozy fall drink and laugh along with us as we navigate family schedules together. Subscribe now for your weekly dose of unfiltered motherhood stories and honest parenting talk! Chapters (00:00:01) - Intro and fall fashion banter(00:00:45) - Pulled over with the kids: the slow police chase story(00:04:13) - Weekend topics preview and the jacket battle(00:05:14) - Outfit and hair struggles(00:06:15) - Teething excuses and picking battles(00:07:04) - Pumpkin farms and fall weekend plans(00:08:58) - Pumpkin carving and nostalgia for the Hunt(00:10:14) - Christmas creeping in too early(00:11:12) - After-school meltdowns and boys' energy(00:12:44) - Reading struggles and homework anxiety(00:15:27) - Childhood reading anxiety flashback(00:16:19) - Math vs reading skills and funny homework story(00:17:17) - Homework timing and babysitting rule-breaking(00:17:45) - Gio and Vienna's school friendship(00:18:23) - Plans vs staying home and car buckling milestones(00:19:30) - Cozy fall moments and leaf collages(00:20:16) - Blue bag reminder and daily school updates(00:21:13) - Cozy family Saturdays and closing thoughts

This week on Mom O’Clock, we’re talking all things Halloween, from coordinating family costumes and putting together boo baskets to trick-or-treating with a wagon bar. We debate teacher gifts, look back at Halloween in the ’90s, and get into the reality of being class mom and somehow ending up responsible for every holiday craft. We also share haunted house stories, kids being terrified of Paw Patrol characters at the farm, and the time a Facebook Marketplace car drop-off turned into a whole situation with a neighbor. Plus, we’re planning an adults-only Halloween party because moms deserve a night out, too. New episodes and content every Thursday! Chapters (00:00:01) - Cold Open: Wigs and Introductions(00:01:41) - Halloween Episode Kickoff(00:02:06) - Family Halloween Costumes: Moana Crew(00:03:28) - Sandlot Family Costume(00:04:47) - Kids Picking Costumes Over the Years(00:05:00) - Spirit Halloween Trips and School Costumes(00:07:46) - Multiple Halloween Events and Nostalgia for Old-School Halloween(00:09:11) - Boo Baskets Discussion(00:11:02) - Candy Talk(00:11:44) - Wig Banter and Scaring the Kids(00:12:29) - Looking Like Sherry and Hair Talk(00:13:29) - Worrying About Growing Audience(00:14:25) - Planning the Adult Halloween Party(00:15:29) - Trick-or-Treating with Drinks in the Wagon(00:16:26) - Kids Running Off and Age for Trick-or-Treating Alone(00:18:00) - Crackhead Neighbors and Safety Worries(00:19:24) - Kids' Bad Dreams and Scary Halloween Stuff(00:20:19) - Pickup Pictures and Kids' Emotions(00:21:23) - Matching Family Costumes Debate(00:21:54) - Emily's Costume Barrels and More Kids Talk(00:24:30) - Dreaming of the Adult Party Look(00:25:18) - Facebook Marketplace Crackhead Story(00:26:29) - Wig Comes Off, Class Mom Duties(00:27:47) - Love of Holidays and Wanting More Kids(00:28:24) - Haunted Houses and Halloween Fears(00:29:37) - The Bane Haunted House Story(00:31:22) - Skydiving Tangent and Sign-Off

First, my kid takes a scooter handlebar straight to the lip at school, turning our day into a ten-hour ER adventure to get a plastic surgeon. While that drama is unfolding, my mom manages to splatter giant pumpkins all over the valet lane like a total messy legend. I literally had to sprint down the street pushing a 100-pound wagon just to get home and sort out the madness. Once we finally survived the hospital, we sat down to roast each other over what makes us similar versus completely different. We compare everything from our anxiety triggers and parenting styles to how we handle business and public judgment. We also get into a spooky medium reading filled with weird family signs and why being called "cute" is actually offensive. People always think they have us figured out, but we constantly manage to trick everyone, including ourselves lolol. Tune out of your life and into ours, because honey, it's officially Mom O'Clock! Chapters (00:00:01) - Mom O'Clock Intro(00:01:02) - Joey's Scooter Accident Story(00:03:12) - Hospital Chaos and Pumpkin Mishaps(00:06:22) - ER Entertainment and Nurse Follow-Up(00:07:23) - Joey's Recovery and Recess Restrictions(00:09:51) - Exploring Our Similarities and Differences(00:12:01) - How Others Perceive Us(00:13:36) - Light Up a Room: Presence and Warmth(00:14:37) - Core Differences in Perspective(00:15:50) - Emotional Openness and Honesty(00:16:57) - Halloween Gifts and Caring Levels(00:18:35) - Panic Disorder and Supporting Each Other(00:20:26) - Parenting Styles and Business Roles(00:22:39) - The Medium Visit and Father-in-Law Story(00:25:13) - Public Image vs Private Life(00:27:35) - Butt Dial Story and Being Reserved(00:29:17) - Body Count and Sexual Experience Debate(00:31:42) - Moms, Confidence, and Self-Image(00:33:29) - Confidence, Insecurity, and Self-Love(00:36:06) - Final Thoughts on Sexiness and Wrap-Up

Chapters (00:00:01) - Welcome back and feeling refreshed after school starts(00:00:32) - Why time apart makes for better moms(00:01:24) - School morning overstimulation and mom guilt(00:03:13) - Defining real 'breaks' vs chores(00:03:59) - Fomo and the booked-for-12pm fantasy(00:04:27) - Girls' nights and decompressing(00:05:03) - Work vs staying home debate(00:06:37) - The daily performance of parenting and work(00:07:23) - Bedtime, wake-up times, and school nights(00:08:55) - Walks and bonding with kids(00:09:42) - Adjusting to empty-nest school days(00:10:22) - Binge-watching Secret Lives of Mormons(00:11:41) - Planning the new weekly routine: Pilates, shopping, nails(00:13:00) - How much alone time is too much(00:14:13) - Planning a girls' trip to Puerto Vallarta(00:15:24) - Missing school for cheaper trips debate(00:17:03) - Pickup time realities and mom guilt wrap-up(00:18:25) - Closing thoughts and self-care sign-off

We are dropping all the summer baggage and stepping into fall with a brand-new energy. In this episode, we are getting honest about what we are officially leaving behind, from endless overcommitting to pointless mom guilt. I am ditching midnight doom scrolling and uncomfortable outfits for good. We are strictly bringing in cozy hoodie weather, new routines, and unapologetic confidence. Plus, we get into chaotic bedtime habits, espresso martini secrets, and surviving the shift into school season. We are prioritizing our peace, setting strict boundaries, and clocking out on everyone else's expectations Chapters (00:00:01) - Intro and jammies banter(00:00:43) - Leaving summer plans and guilt(00:03:30) - Leaving uncomfortable clothes and phone habits(00:05:30) - Leaving comparison and people pleasing(00:06:54) - Pinterest mom aesthetic and decaf lattes(00:07:47) - Breast milk story and calling Michael(00:09:30) - Spending money and summer exhaustion(00:11:07) - What we're bringing into fall(00:11:51) - Confidence and nannying joke(00:12:55) - Routines and bedtime iPad struggles(00:14:58) - Sleeper cheater and bedtime kiss story(00:16:26) - Trying edibles and closing out

Jersey girls are taking over, and we aren't talking about us. Who else is invested Alix Earle’s reality show, Earle Meets World? You know we are! From her local roots to her massive rise on TikTok, we discuss why her energy hits differently and whether our own lives belong on Netflix next. (lolol) We take you behind the scenes of our missing Etsy podcast mic cover situation, high-maintenance vlogging struggles, and what happens when producers get involved in family drama. Beyond the reality TV world, we recount an embarrassing shopping trip emergency where a parking lot car seat clean-up went completely wrong. From my 5-year-old’s press-on nail ASMR moment to back-to-school shopping madness, we are dropping all of the updates from what's happening in our little silly lives. Oh yeah, and drop a comment if you think you could handle reality TV cameras taking over your life. Chapters (00:00:01) - Intro and Mic Cover Mishap(00:01:16) - Introducing Alex Earl's New Show 'Earl Meets World'(00:03:15) - Alex Cooper vs Alex Earl Comparisons(00:04:27) - Jersey Girl Energy and Alex Earl's Vibe(00:06:38) - Would We Be Reality Famous?(00:09:18) - Jersey Girl Identity and Accents(00:12:38) - Alex Earl's Family, Dad, and Sister Dynamics(00:14:25) - Dancing with the Stars and Val Drama(00:15:10) - Family Secrets and Privacy on Reality TV(00:18:38) - Would We Let Cameras In? Boundaries Discussion(00:21:51) - Jersey Girl Rapid Fire Round(00:24:39) - Europeans Love Jersey Girls(00:25:37) - Would We Do a Reality Show? Husbands Weigh In(00:27:18) - Press-On Nails and Kid Chaos Story(00:29:05) - The Peeing in the Car Story and Sign Off

Back-to-school season is officially here, and we’re sharing the real-life struggles of getting our kids settled into preschool and public school. From emotional first-day drop-offs and mom guilt to forgotten lunches, rainy mornings, and unexpected ear piercings, we’re talking about everything that comes with sending your kids back to school. We compare our very different preschool drop-off experiences, including tears, TikTok videos, and kids who couldn’t wait to get inside. We also share some seriously relatable school mishaps, including wrong buses, wrong schools, and showing up for pickup on the wrong day. Making mom friends, surviving school pickup lines, and navigating the social anxiety of meeting other parents are also on the agenda. Plus, we discuss cafeteria worries, bento boxes, thermos struggles, and the frustrating waitlists for before- and after-school care. Join Dom and Emily on Mom O’Clock for an honest, funny conversation about motherhood, parenting, and the very real ups and downs of back-to-school season. Chapters (00:00:01) - Welcome to Mama Clock: Back to School Episode(00:02:16) - Night Before: Two Very Different Prep Styles(00:03:20) - Emotional Rollercoaster the Night Before(00:05:22) - Drop Off Chaos and Kids' Reactions(00:08:22) - Post-Drop Off Meltdown and Distraction Shopping(00:10:04) - First Grade Day Two: New School Jitters(00:12:30) - Walking Up to School and the Puking Kid(00:14:50) - Before/Aftercare and Working Parent Struggles(00:16:14) - Forgotten Lunch and Rain Jacket Disaster(00:17:34) - Wrong Bus, Wrong School Story(00:22:07) - Another Wrong Day Mix-Up at Pickup(00:24:02) - Making Mom Friends at Pickup(00:25:34) - Reflecting on Mom Guilt and Feelings(00:26:25) - Lunchbox Woes and School Lunch Worries(00:28:08) - Closing Thoughts and Self-Conscious Laughs

Is it Mom O’Clock yet? YES IT IS. With back-to-school season here, we’re talking about the excitement, stress, and emotional roller coaster that comes with sending your kids back to school. We share our honest thoughts on first days, growing kids, school supply lists, and trying to get the whole family back onto a normal bedtime routine. We also confess the back-to-school goals we swear we’re going to stick to this year, including planning outfits ahead of time and actually volunteering. From motherhood fails to the moments that make us emotional, we’re getting real about watching our kids grow up and wondering where the time went. Whether you’re a mom navigating potty training, school drop-offs, bedtime battles, or the back-to-school scramble, there’s plenty here to laugh about and relate to. If we haven't typed enough, now tune in so you can hear us yourself for more loud, yappy, and relatable motherhood conversations. Chapters (00:00:01) - Cold open and welcome(00:00:25) - Tribute to Dolly Parton(00:02:17) - Intro to back to school episode(00:02:52) - Recognized on the boardwalk story(00:03:47) - Potty training disaster at the rest stop(00:06:33) - More potty training chaos and mixed feelings(00:08:18) - Wrapping up potty training talk(00:08:49) - Back to school feels intro and rap parody(00:10:43) - Kids' school details and grades(00:11:55) - First grade WhatsApp mom groups(00:12:46) - Multiple kids starting different schools(00:13:45) - School supply list craziness(00:14:27) - Principal tour and easing first day anxiety(00:16:08) - School schedules and class sizes(00:17:09) - Excited then nervous about milestones(00:18:07) - First day prep, lunches and drop off rules(00:19:54) - First day of school party planning(00:21:29) - Worrying about school calls and routines(00:23:21) - Getting back to a schedule(00:24:27) - Donut debate at the park(00:25:06) - Things we swear we'll do this school year(00:28:28) - Notes in lunchboxes and growing up backpacks(00:29:29) - Baseball team and the witch in the shed story(00:31:04) - Back to school shopping mishaps(00:33:15) - Book socks and classroom supply nostalgia(00:33:46) - Excited and nervous reflections, closing

Jeanette is back for Part 2! If you loved last week’s episode with the hilarious Jeanette Donnarumma from Jeanette Made It, get ready because we’re picking right back up with even more food talk, mom chaos, and plenty of laughs. In this episode of Mom O’Clock, we’re talking all things groceries, Trader Joe’s favorites, Costco obsessions, easy dinners, picky eaters, and the random meals moms somehow manage to throw together when everyone is starving and absolutely nothing is defrosted. We get into underrated grocery store finds, frozen meals that save the day, Jeanette's husband’s extreme Costco obsession, and everyone’s favorite topic: girl dinner. We also put ourselves to the test with a 15-second dinner survival challenge because, honestly, figuring out what to feed your family every single night deserves its own Olympic sport. Of course, we also share our hot takes on controversial food trends like cottage cheese everything, pineapple on pizza, air fryers, and the current obsession with adding protein to absolutely everything. Plus, Jeanette shares a great mom hack for picky eaters and opens up about mom guilt and the reminder that we’re all just doing our best. Grab a snack, pour yourself some coffee before it gets cold, and join us for Part 2 with Jeanette Made It! Don’t forget to subscribe to Mom O’Clock so you never miss an episode. Because if there’s one thing moms deserve, it’s a place to laugh about the chaos with people who completely get it. Chapters (00:00:01) - "Is It Mom O'Clock Yet?"(00:00:15) - Farmers: Most Overrated Grocery Item(00:02:16) - Are You A Costco Girl?(00:03:27) - Best Kids Snacks(00:04:39) - How to Cate a Party(00:06:06) - What's The Food Trend That Needs To Disappear?(00:08:09) - How To Save Dinner For A Family(00:09:58) - How To Feed Your Family For Less Than $20(00:12:25) - BJ's Easy Hot Dog(00:14:40) - Baby's First Mother's Day(00:14:53) - How Having A Child Changed Your Relationship With Food(00:16:27) - "What Kind of Mom Are You?"(00:18:14) - Favorite Family Traditions(00:20:17) - Jimmy Kimmel On Overrated Ranch On Everything(00:22:28) - Butter Lovers Try Salted Butter(00:24:39) - Best Meal Made For The In-Law's(00:26:13) - What is always in your fridge?(00:27:36) - Fooled By Nature: Eating pasta(00:29:36) - 7 Good Mom Tips For Eating Pasta(00:30:25) - What Is Your Toxic Treat At The Grocery Store?(00:32:22) - What's Something Your Husband Tells You To Stop Buying(00:33:42) - I Was Just Voted One of the Top 50 North Jersey Content(00:35:26) - Mama Clock on Her Sub-Stack(00:37:31) - Have You Had A Bagel?(00:37:42) - Mothers Talk About Unselfish Things(00:39:33) - Mom's Talk About Working Motherly

Jeanette Donnarumma came to Mom O’Clock straight from a two-week shore vacation with her family, and by day 10, she was more than ready to talk to some adults. After 17 years behind the scenes at the Rachael Ray Show, this Emmy-winning culinary producer has turned her expertise into her own brand, Jeanette Made It, while raising her kids and creating content full-time. We got into what really happens when you’re vacationing with your entire family, including tiny rentals, rainy days, and the desperate need for a minute alone. Jeanette also admitted that despite knowing more about food than most of us ever will, her kids are still eating mac and cheese and dino nuggets because sometimes it’s just not worth the argument. We talked about making the jump from television to social media, how she landed major partnerships, and why she thinks your air fryer might deserve to be kicked off the counter. Of course, we also had to discuss our favorite summer mom survival strategy, because sometimes dinner is the only excuse you need to disappear for a few minutes. We could have kept talking all day, so consider this your warning that Part Two is coming. Chapters (00:00:01) - A Parent On A 10 Day Vacation(00:02:36) - I Worked For Rachel Ray For 17 Years(00:05:06) - Rachel Ray on Starting a Food Podcast(00:07:51) - Followers Of The Show(00:08:27) - Pujie on How She Got On The Show(00:11:28) - What's An Intimidating Person To Cook For?(00:12:57) - Rachel Ray on Cooking With Her Parents(00:14:45) - Rachel on Finding Her Niche(00:17:52) - One Mom's Diet For Her Kids(00:20:34) - Ice Cream Pops(00:20:42) - Lydia Bastianich Is An Icon(00:22:53) - Televangelist on Leaving TV(00:25:03) - George Clooney On The Fall(00:27:17) - Air Fryer vs. Convection oven(00:29:28) - What Do You Need In Your Kitchen?(00:30:33) - Janet Jackson on Receiving Gifts From People(00:31:46) - Wawa Sent Me A Wawa Bag(00:34:06) - Have You Reached Out to Your Sponsors?(00:36:44) - Jenkins' for Kids: A Day at the Boardwalk(00:38:57) - Chris Benoit on His New Jersey Reel(00:39:44) - The Worst DM You've Ever Received(00:40:44) - Jeanette on Family and Friends Supporting Her(00:41:55) - Jeanette Made It on Cooking For Her Family(00:44:21) - How To Grocery Store With A 3-Year-Old(00:46:27) - Jeanette's Whole Foods Shopping

Welcome back! In this episode, we’re sharing some of the strangest stories and questions that have come up lately. We start with a very weird chicken finger, honey mustard, and puffy sticker situation that somehow gets worse the more we explain it. Then we get into the story of a missing engagement ring that caused a major search along a state highway before turning up somewhere nobody expected. We also decided to share some of the things we’ve been Googling and asking AI lately, and honestly, some of these questions should probably have stayed private. From questionable toddler sleep habits to oddly specific searches about poop, we really covered a lot of ground. We also read some of the responses we got to our most random questions, including one that left us with even more questions than answers. Plus, we want to know what you’ve been searching, so leave your weirdest Google search in the comments. And let us know what you think of the new intro! Chapters (00:00:01) - Our Most Unhinged Moments(00:02:41) - Honey Mustard And Puffy Sticks(00:05:25) - My sister in law lost her engagement ring at work last week(00:07:37) - The Most Unhinged Google Search Ever(00:10:02) - Daddy's Google Search For His Daughter(00:13:19) - Can My 5 Year Old Be Turn On By My Farts?

Get your hiking shoes (or just take them off completely) and let's climb these parenting hills we will absolutely die on! As seasoned moms, we are lowkey throwing milestone timelines out the window and just letting our kids grow at their own pace. In this episode, we go back and forth on our our strict household rules like why we stand ten toes down on "no shoes in the house" and why we will gladly make our kids a second dinner of cereal at 7:30 PM. We also discuss why escaping the house with our little monsters is always better than staying home, our realistic takes on daily screen time, and our hardcore stance on why you should never share toys if you can just leave them in the car. Plus, we get into the messy reality of banned household items like slime and Play-Doh, the absolute safety necessity of cutting grapes forever, and why you should never wake a sleeping baby under any circumstance. Finally, we even test ChatGPT to see how well it knows our personal pet peeves (spoiler alert: it called us out for being late). What crazy parenting hill do you die on? Drop it in the comments below, hit that notification bell, and subscribe! Chapters (00:00:01) - Baby's First Mother's Day(00:00:16) - In the Elevator With Deep Voices(00:00:53) - What Parenting HILL Will You Die On?(00:04:38) - 10 Parenting Rules That You Will Die On(00:06:59) - Diet and Working With Kids(00:09:36) - Parents Talk About The Hill They Die On(00:12:04) - The Hill of Sharing at the Pool(00:14:58) - Parents Talk About Kids' Play Doh(00:17:25) - Never Wake A Sleeping Baby(00:20:11) - Parents Talk About The Hill(00:22:34) - 3 Parenting Tips For Using a Shopping Cart(00:25:31) - 7 Rules For Being A Good Mom(00:28:15) - Joey On People's Confessions

Welcome back to Mom O’Clock! Today we’re getting into everything from a creepy surprise hidden inside a brand new Sephora package to the absolute chaos that is our social media algorithms. I still cannot believe I opened a sealed package and found a bug inside, and we need answers. We’re also talking about the weirdest corners of TikTok and how our feeds somehow reveal way too much about us. From furries and doll moms to family influencers, organization hacks, and the random things that somehow end up on our For You Pages, we’re breaking down the internet rabbit holes we never expected to fall into. Plus, we’re sharing the hilarious and questionable memes, health videos, and random things our husbands send to our group chat. We also talk about the TikTok purchases that actually ended up being worth it, including the organizer that convinced me to finally get my daughter’s Barbie collection under control. So if you’ve ever wondered what your algorithm says about you, fallen into a strange TikTok rabbit hole, or just need a laugh about the chaos of motherhood, this episode is probably for you. Chapters (00:00:01) - Mama Clock: Talking To My Own Eyes(00:02:08) - Eyelash Curler In the Box(00:03:33) - I Almost Beat My Child Up(00:05:32) - The Different Side Of Social Media(00:06:34) - TikTok: The Gay Side(00:09:18) - TikTok Cheating Scandal(00:11:03) - TikTok Drama(00:12:33) - TikTok: The Craziest Things On My Filter(00:15:27) - People Sucked Into The TikTok(00:18:50) - Is It Safe For My Kids To See Sex offenders?(00:22:11) - We Talk About Sex In Our Group Chat(00:24:47) - Tick Tock And Instagram(00:25:56) - TikTok Influenced By Mom

Motherhood is full of phases, and in this episode we're talking about the ones that test your patience the most. From sleep regressions and picky eating to toddlers throwing, biting, and talking back, we're sharing the honest reality of raising little kids. We also open up about the bittersweet moments that come with watching your children grow up and outgrow the stages you never thought you'd miss. If you're in the middle of potty training, separation anxiety, or just trying to survive the toddler years, this episode is for you. Expect plenty of laughs, relatable stories, and the reminder that every stage eventually passes. Let us know in the comments what phase of motherhood you're navigating right now, and don't forget to subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations about parenting. Chapters (00:00:01) - Podcasters Talk About Hard Conversations On The Podcast(00:03:25) - "Everything is a Phase"(00:04:00) - What Were The Phases That You Wish Would End?(00:06:30) - Billy Joel on Parenting Phases(00:09:35) - How to Deal With Your Child's Growing Up(00:12:48) - How I'm Affecting My Family With 2 Kids(00:15:21) - Joey's Childhood Psychosis(00:18:15) - Joey on His Parenting Phases(00:20:55) - Joey's First Grade Memoir(00:24:16) - What's Your Phasing Out?

In this episode of Mom O’Clock, we’re talking about the people who watch every Instagram Story but never like, comment, or engage. We share our honest thoughts on silent support, social media engagement, and whether simply viewing someone’s content really counts as supporting them. We also discuss why people choose not to interact with content, the pressure to maintain a certain online aesthetic, and how social media algorithms actually work. Throughout building our businesses, we’ve learned that some of the biggest supporters can be complete strangers, while others may cheer you on more quietly. We dive into the many reasons people hesitate to engage online from comparison and insecurity to simply not realizing how much a like, comment, share, or save can help a creator. If you’ve ever wondered why people watch your content without interacting or you’ve questioned what support really looks like on social media, this episode is for you. Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments and let us know if you’ve experienced the same thing! Chapters (00:00:01) - Silent Killers(00:03:27) - "You Don't Need A Friend To Like Your Instagram"(00:06:45) - "If I Tag You, I'm Reposting It 100(00:08:03) - The Real Reason People Are On Social Media(00:11:53) - "Some people do it on purpose"(00:13:20) - Is It Normal For Friends To Support You On Social Media?(00:18:03) - Mama Clock Says She's Not Being Supported(00:19:54) - The reason why I wouldn't(00:21:36) - Nicolette Thanks Everyone For Their Support(00:24:19) - Michael and Chris on Social Media(00:26:46) - Jealousy vs Envious(00:30:46) - The Art of Clocking Out