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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

Welcome back to another episode of Mom O'Clock! We kick things off with the ultimate question: would we parent, discipline, and behave the exact same way if absolutely no one was watching us? From speed-cleaning the house before playdates to playing a sassy game of "Would You Admit This", we confess all of our biggest parenting secrets and shortcut methods. Finally, we wrap up by sharing the things we swore we would absolutely never do as parents- like restaurant screen time and co-sleeping, but now do all the time. Tune in, laugh along with our shenanigans, and don't forget to leave a comment with your own parenting confessions! Chapters (00:00:01) - How To Prank Your Husband(00:01:56) - The Accidental Parenting(00:03:36) - Crazy Morning Driving To Canada(00:04:15) - Do Other Parents Discipline Their Kids The Same Way As Me?(00:08:04) - "You Discipline Differently" For Your Kids(00:11:38) - Bradley Cooper on Disciplining His Kids(00:13:56) - 3 Tips For Overprotective Mothers(00:16:41) - Jill on Her Child's Tantrum(00:19:15) - Have You Ever Hidden In The Pantry?(00:20:29) - How To Get Your Child To Do Anything For Two Minutes(00:22:30) - Joey Wants His Kid To Wear Pajamas In Public(00:25:40) - Are You Judgy About How You're Parenting?(00:28:46) - "Everyone Parents Their Childs Differently"(00:29:25) - What's One Thing You swore You'd Never Do As a Parent(00:31:47) - Don't You Yell?

Is it Mom O'Clock yet? Heck yeah, it is! Welcome back to another episode, where we are running our mouths about the wild world of toddler discipline and navigating opposite parenting styles. This time we are exploring the daily struggle of trying to stay on the same page with our husbands, especially when they decide 9:00 PM is the perfect time for a Home Depot run and a backyard wood-sawing session right outside the bedroom window. From handling toddler tantrums, biting, and sharing drama to the dreaded "don't tell daddy" secrets, we are laying it all out there. We even rapid-fire how we'd react to kids coloring on the walls, throwing nuggets, or turning a glass table into a permanent Sharpie art project. Spoiler alert: one of us has the patience of a saint, and the other is ready to send the kids to "prison" by age five. We are completely open about our struggles and genuinely want to hear your best parenting hacks, so grab a drink, subscribe, and tell us how you handle the madness in your own house! Mom O'Clock out! Chapters (00:00:01) - The Good Wife Tells The Story(00:03:06) - My Husband Flips Out When He Walks In(00:04:50) - How To Parent(00:06:54) - How To Discipline Your Child(00:10:48) - How To Discipline Your Child(00:14:27) - Michael and Gio's Parenting(00:16:53) - How To Discipline Your Child(00:20:32) - How To Discipline An Angry Child(00:23:31) - How To Get Your Child To Like Cops(00:25:41) - Dom Has A Play Date(00:28:31) - Rocco Curses In Front Of His Parents(00:31:19) - How To Discipline An Autistic Child

It's the 250th Anniversary of the USA, AND it's our 53rd episode of It's Mom O'Clock, so naturally we had to expose the absolute delusion of having a flawless 4th of July as a mom. We all expect the perfect family aesthetic in matching outfits, but the reality is our toddlers are melting down over broken light-up sticks and we are drugging our panicked dogs instead of ourselves. We also dive into a rapid-fire question round about holiday food because honestly, if you eat potato salad, we cannot be friends. Plus, we are throwing in some cheap mom hacks, like using watercolor paint on seashells, to keep your kids busy so you can actually enjoy your drink. Grab a beverage, tolerate your family, keep your dogs safe from the noise, and have a happy 4th of July! Chapters (00:00:01) - Mama Clock(00:01:48) - Happy 4th of July!(00:04:04) - 4th Of July Expectations vs Reality(00:07:23) - Baby Ready for Fourth of July(00:07:43) - Art and Crafts for Kids(00:09:40) - Are Barrettes In Your Hair Okay?(00:10:26) - Mom Confession: I Am A Rat On Fourth Of July(00:11:55) - Top Parents Talk About Holidays(00:13:41) - How To Dress For the Fourth of July(00:14:53) - Joey on His Favorite Holiday

In this episode, we're talking about the thing nobody prepares you for: bringing a newborn home and realizing motherhood doesn't feel the same for everyone. One of us felt that instant, overwhelming connection. The other was sitting there wondering why everyone else seemed obsessed while she felt anxious, disconnected, and honestly kind of terrified. We get into postpartum anxiety, C-sections, birth trauma, and the pressure to act like you're immediately living in a diaper-commercial fantasy. We also talk about how social media has convinced everyone that good moms instantly bond with their babies, and why that's just not true for a lot of women. If your connection took time, if the newborn stage felt hard, or if you've ever felt guilty for not loving every second of motherhood, this episode is for you. And because we can never stay on one topic for too long, we also get into husband venting, life updates, and what happens when you suddenly have an empty house for the first time in years. Basically: motherhood is weird, nobody knows what they're doing, and we're talking about all of it. Tune in!! Chapters (00:00:01) - Back In The Elevator With Chrissy(00:02:25) - Deep Thoughts on Acting(00:02:48) - The Connection Between A Baby and His Mother(00:04:02) - I Had A C-Section Birth(00:06:46) - One mom's experience of a natural birth(00:10:31) - Jonah on Having A Baby Without A Mother(00:12:28) - Mothers Talk About The Baby's First Year(00:15:25) - Joey Says He's A Pretty Mom(00:18:23) - Melissa on Her Maternal Intinct After Having A Baby(00:21:33) - "Like a drug" On Molly or Ecstasy(00:22:35) - What Type Of Connection Did You Have With Your Baby?(00:26:16) - Guys Get Real About Postpartum