The Job of Mommy

My Horoscope just made me chuckle

2012-03-01T04:17:00.000-05:00

I don't usually take what my horoscope says to heart. Sometimes it makes no sense at all. Just caught this in my inbox though, and I couldn't help but laugh: Oh, there's just no stopping you now. No one will want to, and you won't have even the slightest inclination to do it for yourself. That said, you should probably be on guard against being excessive. You should -- but you won't be.

Spring Cleaning 101: Tips for Ultimate Success

2012-03-01T00:00:00.003-05:00

7 days ago, I began the yearly ritual of Spring cleaning. While I didn't have the benefits of sunshine, warm air, and the amazing energy boosts that Spring brings, I had to get the job done. My epic clean began early this year because my father-in-law will be arriving March 1st for a visit. Now, I may have a tendency to slightly over-stress about the cleanliness of my home. To me, even it is is

TJoM's recommended Spring Cleaning products for 2012 (and what to avoid)

2012-02-29T12:49:00.000-05:00

Last March I gave you a list of 7 cleaners you absolutely must have. And while I have been loyal to those products for years, my preferences have changed in a few ways. A new feature this year, is my list of products to avoid. One in particular really frustrated me, and thanks to them, I was provoked to create such a list. Disagree with one of my choices? Let me know in the comments below! I'm

Spring Cleaning: Tackle your Walls

2012-02-29T11:42:00.000-05:00

Skip the paint this year! My husband and I are smokers (don't judge...), and so yellow walls come with the territory. Throw some soot on that, and yeah, we've got we had some pretty filthy walls. With just a washcloth and water (and an occasional cleaning spray), I can't emphasize enough how sparkly white my walls are now. But it was NOT an easy journey. When I first discovered Mr.Clean's

Newspaper and water: The perfect combo for perfect glass and mirrors

2012-02-29T11:34:00.000-05:00

Throw away your glass cleaner, ditch the paper towels! Instead grab some newspaper and some water the next time you need to clean your windows or mirrors. Although this tip has been around for a long time, it is often recommended with vinegar. Personally, I recommend to ditch the vinegar. Why? Well first and foremost, it stinks. Retched. Yuck. Secondly, water is free. Third, the vinegar causes

Blogger sign ups for April iPad giveaway are open

2012-02-29T09:37:00.001-05:00

The February frenzy iPad2 & Cash giveaway was such a success that we’re going to have another one in April!Details: - Event Dates: April 1 – 21, 2012 - Prize: iPad or $550 Cash (winner’s choice) - Signup Fee: $11 for Facebook & Twitter (+ $2 for each additional link) - $10 will go towards the prize and $1 admin fee will be used to cover advertising and the blogger referral prize - Isis of

And so Pinterest, You have won

2012-02-28T14:21:00.000-05:00

I came to the conclusion a few weeks ago that I would not join Pinterest. Not that I have anything against it. I've heard great things from EVERYONE about it. Here's why I never wanted to join: A) I am just internet exhausted. There are so many amazing sites out there, that it's really difficult to keep up with all of them. I did not want to join just another site. B) Too much hype? I don't

Marvel's The Avengers opening May 4th

2012-02-28T13:51:00.000-05:00

I've got to say, this is a pretty huge deal to my husband, and so I share. My husband is a Marvel fan, and even more so, a movie fanatic. While I wouldn't classify him as a comic book collector, or a comic geek for that matter, he does have a small collection of Hawkeye and Spiderman comics. When Iron Man came out in 2008, I saw a side of my husband I never knew. He was ecstatic. I had

Add Rubbing Compound to your Spring Cleaning arsenal!

2012-02-28T12:16:00.001-05:00

Surprisingly enough, that is not a joke. Let me tell you a story, if I may. I have a cat, his name is Gary. Gary is a super handsome, super awesome cat, but Gary went through a bathtub stage. Instead of drinking water from his bowl, he would lap at the drip coming from the bathtub faucet. At first it was cute. That was until after each drinking session, he would claw at the drain, in the

Cleaning with lemon

2012-02-21T10:09:00.000-05:00

The other night I made my Spicy Pork Chop recipe, and was left with half of a lemon. Since I'm on my unwelcome early Spring cleaning spree, naturally, the first thing that came to mind is, "what can I clean with this?" Although I've never cleaned with lemon before, it comes to mind even before using it for food. Think about all of the cleaning products you use that have a fresh lemon smell, they

Weekly blog hop directory

2012-02-21T09:21:00.001-05:00

Need to boost your Facebook, Twitter, or G+ fans? Looking for new blogs to read, or new bloggy friends to find? Check out any of the hops below to get started! If you host a hop that is not listed below, and want to be added to the list, feel free to email me or drop me a comment below! I will personally try to enter all of the hops, when time allows ♥ I always follow back on all

My Father-in-law is coming to visit (oh, no!)

2012-02-17T10:02:00.000-05:00

For six days I will be put into an awkward situation that I really wish I could finagle my way out of. But this time, I don't think I can. You see, my father-in-law is coming to visit us, all the way from California. For six days. We don't usually have company stay with us. Ever. And the one time we did, we actually had a guest room (I was pregnant at the time), and I spent countless hours

Cureology Endurance Shampoo & Conditioner - OMG!

2012-02-15T11:28:00.000-05:00

As obsessed as I am with finding new shampoos and conditioners, I have never found 'the one'. It sounds insane, I know. But I swear to the sun, my hair hates me. As far back as I can remember, I have always been a poofball of hair. Sometimes, I'll find a conditioner that tames the hair. Mostly, I just straighten it. I refuse to blow dry my hair because the poofiness just doubles in intensity.

Heart Shaped pancakes!

2012-02-14T09:02:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day moms! Kiddo was enthusiastic as ever about this year's V-day, and so I made her morning extra special with her favorite breakfast. Using my pancake recipe, I used an idea I found on socialmoms.com, and used a heart shaped cookie cutter with the batter. Kiddo was more than appreciative, and thanked me a hundred times for her special breakfast. At the bus stop, the girls (

Celebrating the 100th day of School: Fun or awful?

2012-02-13T09:32:00.004-05:00

As the parent of a Kindergartner, A first-time school attendee, I've seen and heard of some crazy things. Most are normal school activities. Fund raisers (we've had 5 already), field trips, assemblies. But this strange ritual, well this is the first I've ever heard of it. Celebrating the 100th day of school. I do find the idea to be relevant. New Kindergarten standards in the state of NY

Organize the web with Clipix

2012-02-09T17:02:00.001-05:00

I don't know about you, but it seems like I visit a hundred bajillion websites in a day. Between TJoM, my shop, my emails, and the hundred other non-relevant websites I visit, it's hard to keep track of them all! I thought I had my organization skills down. I use my browser's bookmarks to their fullest extent, but I was wrong when I started using Clipix. When I

Bloggers: Avoid losing readers

2012-02-09T12:38:00.000-05:00

Once upon a time (6 months ago), thejobofmommy.com was on the up-and-up. And I threw it away. Of course, it wasn't intentional to lose readers. Why would it be? It was a slip-up on my end, and that is why I offer this warning. NEVER, ever, neglect your blog. No matter how short the period may be, don't ever stop doing what you're doing. The Job of Mommy debuted in December 2010. After an

Weekly Blog Hop Directory

2012-02-07T12:13:00.000-05:00

Free Life Choice Energy Bar

2012-02-07T12:03:00.000-05:00

Head over to Walmart for a free Life Choice Energy Bar! (I wasn't personally able to get the offer, in NY) Good luck!

How to fix your bad sleep habits

2012-02-06T13:29:00.000-05:00

I've always been convinced that I should have lived on the west coast of the U.S. For as far back as I can remember, my body clock does not agree with the New York time zone that I live in. Even when I was in high school, I would be up until 3AM and sleep in until 11AM on the weekends. It just felt natural to me. My biggest energy peaks happen at around 9:00PM. I could clean my entire house if

Free Valentine's Day Card from Tiny Prints PLUS Free o.b. Sample & Carrying Case

2012-02-06T12:12:00.000-05:00

Head over to eprize and register. Once you're in, grab your free set! Did you see my post about Tiny Print's awesome V-day cards? Head there and grab a free one! Use code: FBLOVE

The benefits of Cucumber and your skin

2012-02-01T11:01:00.000-05:00

Why buy expensive skin care products when you can use a cucumber? We've seen it a million times, and some of us have even used this technique: placing cucumbers over your eyes. So what exactly is the benefit of that? Treat puffy eyes The one thing that drives me nuts everytime I look in the mirror is my puffy eyes. The bags that seem to never want to leave make me look tired (and in my

A Pen and a Lunchbox...

2012-01-31T10:46:00.000-05:00

Sometimes my husband surprises the hell out of me. I know he's creative, I know he likes to draw. But when he came home from work with his newly enhanced lunchbox, I was in awe. It was just a simple canvas lunch box with the silver insulation inside. Now it's a masterpiece. The photo below is just one side. The lunchbox is also equipped with faux latches, a skull with (not crossbones) a

Weekly Blog Hop Directory

2012-01-31T10:24:00.000-05:00

Free sample boxes of Quaker Oatmeal Squares PLUS Free Febreeze car vent clip, free Purex, and free Nescafe

2012-01-31T10:22:00.000-05:00

4 very awesome samples for you today. Enjoy! Like the Quaker Oatmeal Squares Facebook page and grab a free sample box The first 15,000 people to head over to Good Housekeeping can snag a free Febreeze car vent clip. According to their rules, you have to like their facebook page first, and then submit the form. Head straight to Purex, watch their short video, and register for a free sample!