Welcome to Mommy Reality Challenge 34!!!
Hosted by Jen from JENerally Informed and Celeste from Leapfrog and Lipgloss!
Yayyy!!!
Okay. That was scary.
ANYWAY, if this is your first time hearing about the Mommy Reality Challenge we are so glad you are joining this great community of moms who participate in our bi-weekly challenges that showcase all the fun, crazy, and sometimes overwhelming moments that are in every mom’s life!
Please don’t just read. This is an INTERACTIVE post! Come join in all the fun!
The Rules are Simple!
- We will announce the theme.
- You will write a post or take a pic, post it to the social media account of your choice with the hashtag #mommyreality and then link it up to this blog post!
- Then in two weeks, we will announce our favorites and award a meme to the winner. The winner can then co-host the next challenge with us!
Just a little background on how our challenges are selected- Jen and Celeste take turns writing the post and creating the winning meme from the last challenge.
This week it’s Celeste’s turn! W to the 00T! W00t!
For the last challenge, Jen asked us to share what was beside our beds in and on our bedside tables. We saw books, cups, and even a receipt for the cat vet! Surprisingly, we saw NO unmentionables! Maybe that’s why some of you who are regulars didn’t participate this week– because you had something to hide from us!
(J/K… that’s probably not true. Only Jen and I will just assume that’s why, no worries.)
The winner of Mommy Reality Challenge 33: Bedside Table Treasure Hunt is…
Echo from Domain of the Mad Mommy!
Echo posted her bedside table via Instagram and moms everywhere collectively shouted, “WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT?!”
Wow, Echo makes us feel so spoiled because her caption even rocked so much that we yanked it for the meme and didn’t have to do very much work at all this week.
Our runner-up for the bedside challenge goes to… Jessie from Happy Mama Healthy Kids who’s using a box from her move as her bedside table!
Mommy-Reality-Jen pointed out that’s probably the best idea for a bedside table because Jessie can just pack away any junk that collects there! (And Celeste now doesn’t feel so alone in using a box as hers, either!)
Thank you to all of the participants of this challenge and special thanks to our fabulous co-host Jennifer from The Deliberate Mom who did an awesome job!
You can check out all of the other Mommy Reality memes on on our tumblr page.
Now It’s time for a NEW Mommy Reality Challenge and Co-host!
Meet the Mommy Reality Team!
Jen from JENerally Informed:
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Celeste from Leapfrog and Lipgloss:
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Welcome to our Co-Host!
Debbie from Deb’s Random Writings!
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Debbie has been participating in Mommy Reality challenges since the very beginning and we are super excited to have her co-hosting with us again! Debbie was the winner of the “Broken” Challenge.
PLUS… Back in the day she won the “Mommy Lounge Wear” challenge.
~NEVAR 4GET!~
Debbie and her family live on the beautiful Greek Island of Zakynthos (Celeste and Jen are planning to visit some day). She loves to write and uses writing as a form of therapy when life gets a little crazy! Make sure you check out her blog as well as her new photography blog.
Now it’s time for a NEW Challenge!
Mommy Reality 34’s theme is…. If I Had One More Hour!
Hello! It’s Celeste again! As you know, I’m writing the post this week and as you also know, the person who writes the post thinks of the new theme as well. The thing is, I’ve been SoOoO brain-dead this week and kept coming up empty for ideas! So I put a call into the wild (on my social media channels):
And I got some awesome ideas from my readers & social media followers. Thank you! I feel like I’m stocked for weeks now with Mommy Reality inspiration!
The idea I chose came from Katy from Experienced Bad Mom because it really connected with how I’ve been feeling. She says she always means to participate in the Mommy Reality Challenge but runs out of hours in the day.
Not having enough hours in one day can apply to sooo much!
For me right now?
My girls clothing situation is getting out of control because I haven’t kept up with it. I’ve got winter mixed with spring and summer in about 4 different sizes jammed into their closets, dressers and in baskets. I REALLY need to sort through these and figure out what fits them, what I need to take to the consignment shop, and what essentials I need to buy them. I’ll be honest, they just keep growing, so I just keep jamming clothing the next size up in there without taking out the smaller ones. I even ran out of hangers and had to buy more when I KNOW that I’d have some to spare if I would take some of the clothing they’ve grown out of out of their closets.
See, I’m a mess. I feel like if I had an extra hour every night, I could tackle this and get it organized in a few days.
Now It’s your turn to share!
If you had an extra hour a day, what would you do with it?
You have 2 weeks to complete this challenge!
But DON’T Take 2 weeks, because we are on pins and needles here!
You can share the pic in a post or on your favorite social media outlet.
Don’t forget to grab our super-nifty button!
✔ *By submitting your pic, you are giving the Mommy Reality Team permission to use your photo to create a special silly meme for you if you win! :). If you win and you’re a blogger, you also have the opportunity to be our co-host!
✔ **The Mommy Reality team and our special co-host are VERY diligent in pinning, posting, and sharing the link-up participation every week, so make sure to follow us on our social media channels so you won’t miss out!
We encourage you to visit a couple other Mommy Reality participants in the link-up and leave meaningful comments! The best part of this link-up is that we’re a community of real moms with a sense of humor about ourselves!
Comments
If I had one more hour, I am not sure what I would do, but it might include sleep or read more, but seriously so not sure here!
Janine Huldie recently posted…Fight the Urge Share Your Meltdown
Echoing the sleep sentiment here my friend! I don’t know though if one hour would make up for the years of lost sleep, but it would help!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
Hahaha, I love the meme and am so honored that you ladies chose me! Thank you and happy Friday!
Echo recently posted…Planting A K Cup Garden!
Echo it was brilliant and I think your brilliance has now inspired a whole slew of Moms to replicate your same bedside table! Thanks for sharing :)
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
How fun. Now I’ll be thinking all day about what I’d do with one more hour.
Have a fabulous day. ☺
Comedy Plus recently posted…Feline Friday
I know could you imagine? I think though, at this stage of my life I am so tired I would just plop down and stare at the wall during that hour rather than doing anything productive!
You have a great weekend too!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
Holy cow, COFFEE BY THE BED!?!?! I’m in love!!!!!! – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Gingi recently posted…Heavenly Caramel Corn
I just told Echo that I think her picture has inspired quite a few Moms to revamp their bedside tables! No more will it house just Kindles, lotion, phones, books and glasses!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
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Love, love, love the coffee side table! Now that’s THINKING!!! Hmmm One more hour a day! I will have to think on this one!!
April recently posted…Super Easy Crock Pot Roast for the Life-is-Kicking-My-Tail Days!
Echo is one smart lady! This is a real thinker of a challenge. I know I could use one more hour, but what would I do with that hour? I would love to see what you come up with!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
Ok, since you picked my suggestion (thank you!) I’m really gonna have to find that extra hour and participate this round for sure!!
Katy @ Experienced Bad Mom recently posted…I Mustache You Some Questions
Haha, no pressure! Your suggestion really was a winner though. I am working on coming up with my own one extra hour activities!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
Oh, I’m in! There are so many things to do with an extra hour….but to choose just ONE! And now I’m really thinking about getting my Husband a Keurig for his birthday and following Echo’s suit. It would make mornings so.much.better. Have a great weekend!
Leslie recently posted…{Etsy Finds} Mother’s Day Gifts
I think you are not alone in being inspired by Echo’s idea! I think several people have plans for revamping their bedside table stat! I can’t wait to see what submission you come up with!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
You are all going to think I’m lame…but I’d work out! I miss spin class and kickboxing. SIgh. The good old days before kids zapped me of my time and energy! Can’t wait to see what your #mommyreality challengers come up with!
Kristen recently posted…Playtime: A Discussion About Britt McHenry
I hear you! Once the energy goes down we seem to have to say good bye to a few of our favorite activities. It is just so hard to fit it all in a day.
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
Hi Jen, this Mommy Reality has seen me wasting time dreaming of what I could do with an extra hour. Love it…Wouldn’t it be great to have an extra hour just to do nothing with. Sixty minutes to be able to watch paint dry or dust collect. An extra sixty minutes to spend dreaming of what we could do if we had yet another sixty minutes?
Thank you for letting me co-host this fortnight!
xx
Debbie recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour…
How did you come up with my same idea for sitting and watching dust collect and paint dry?? It must be some kind of mommy ESP :)
I am so happy you are co-hosting this with us! You are one of my favorite bloggers ever!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
A Keurig by the bed is brilliant!
Akaleistar recently posted…Sweet Links
I do believe Echo has inspired a whole slew of Keurig users with her picture!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
Oh, good topic idea! I think we ALL wish we had another hour in the day. Most days I wish I could use that hour to sleep though. hah I could really use it to do homework though.
ShootingStarsMag recently posted…3 Picture Book Review + Giveaway
The possibilities are endless with what we could do in that one extra hour, but I agree a little more sleep would be nice!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
Seriously, that is just straight up GENIUS!!! If only I had thought of it first! Off to clear my nightstand and move my coffee maker! ;)-Ashley
The Dose of Reality recently posted…The Dose Girls Interrupt This Broadcast…
Yes- Echo really is a genius! How did the Town Hall go for you guys? I couldn’t watch it, the toddler insisted on Sesame Street! I did see the news reports after and have been dying to know your take!
Jen recently posted…Mommy Reality #34: If I Had One More Hour Per Day
This is the ONE chore that I DETEST doing. I just HATE this chore. The oldest at 17 does it herself now, and the 12 y/o will be doing it this year, that is how much I detest this chore. I am going mohave to do this challenge as my hour would be a fun hour…… I do way to many chores for that extra hour to be a hour of chores!!!!
I would however come over and help you do that ugly chore if it meant it would take half the time and you could then have fun too. As Nanna says… Many hands make less work!!!
xoxoxo
BritishMumUSA recently posted…Short People Problems
I know Celeste is right on the money with this one, it is terrible! I wish I could hire it out myself, but alas that will not happen anytime soon. That’s a great idea Ray, we should have change out the clothes parties to make it more bearable. Because our extra hour should not be spent doing this!!
Jen recently posted…That Day Jen NAILED The Pole
I can’t stop looking at that twerking cat video. And who says cats aren’t man’s best friend also?? Or woman’s best friend. Or something.
And the George video! I remember that episode well.
Tamara recently posted…No Really, It’s Sandals Season!
I know they are awesome!! I have officially dubbed Celeste the “Queen of gif’s”. She seriously finds the best gems the internet has to offer!
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Rolling over and hitting BREW is EPIC! Also I fully agree that more hours in a day would be so much better for everyone.
I wish I could just find a dang Genie in a Bottle to make it happen!
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