The Mod Mommy

Holding it down with humor and snacks

A Guide to Cleaning with Kids by Room and Age

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Let me tell you something: cleaning is everyone’s responsibility; your spouse’s and your kids’. The more family members, the bigger the messes. You don’t have to be a cleaning slave.

Inside the EverydayHappy subscription box

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EverydayHappy is a monthly subscription service that was created by a group of moms and dads. Each product is natural and free of carcinogenic materials. They offer a Diaper Care Kit, a Family Care Kit and a Wellness Care Kit.

Makeup Bag Update: Splurge vs. Save – Beauty Product Dupes

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Oh, how I want to splurge on some over-priced, celebrity-endorsed eye concealer. If you’re tired of spending the big bucks on makeup or just can’t commit to spending that much on yourself, here are some beauty product dupes you might like to try.

Sleep Tips for Transitioning Back To School

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I’m in the midst of dealing with three kids who have jet lag. They’ve had it for six days now. We recently returned from California and since then my kids have been going to bed at 11 p.m. It’s been so difficult to re-adjust them back to East Coast time.

Easing School Fears For The Little Ones

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Even though my daughter is in her last year of preschool, she still has jitters. She keeps asking questions and saying “I hope it’s like last year.” I’ve been assuring her that all will be great and she’ll see her old friends and make new ones, just like in year’s past. But, sometimes little chats don’t cut it.

Finding Your Formula For Happiness After Baby is Born

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As a three-time mom, I’ve learned about what to let go and what’s important in the months after baby is born. For example, it’s totally normal for it to take an entire day to try to shower or do anything else. I like to think of these tips as part of my Formula for Happiness.

DIY Beauty Recipes for Healthy Hair and Glowing Skin

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The Do-It-Yourself beauty trend continues to grow and more women are looking for easy ways to make their own beauty products at home. On Earth Day, I made my own Green Tea Lotion! Here are three fun and easy DIY beauty recipes to try at home.

Gift guide & giveaway: 10 memorable moms in new fiction

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What better time of year than Mother’s Day to showcase some of the most memorable fictional mothers in some of the best new novels? From loving, supportive mothers to complex, trailblazing mothers to selfish, vindictive mothers, this list has it all!