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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

On some random Saturday when we were young, my sister and I were chowing down on some Pringles. My one-of-a-kind grandfather...

Blog Posted by fiona trafton of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Feminism — Stop the Pettiness

We are living in a world where inequality between the sexes is omnipresent. A man who was caught on tape...

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Blog Posted by Julie Lachtay of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Enough Medicine. It’s Time For Magic.

Okay so diving straight in to magic might be too big a leap for you. How about ‘holistic’ or ‘natural’,...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Politics Can Learn a Thing or Two from Little League

My son’s little league career ended this spring….it’s quite alright….no big drama. He simply aged out of the program and doesn’t...

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Blog Posted by Beth Segaloff of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

A Different Type Of ReUnion

Over the last few years, I have begun healing from many stories in my past that have kept me from...

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Blog Posted by Ailish Delaney of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Do Women Just Want to be Rescued?

Now, before anyone bites my head off, this is a line from Sex and the City – I was watching...

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Blog Posted by Erica of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Lemonade Anyone?

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” This is the cheesiest line I’ve ever heard. What if you don’t like lemonade?...

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Blog Posted by Keisha Page of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Yes, It’s Okay That My Kid…

It seems like today, it’s all about helicopter parents. I remember being little and playing in the front yard without...

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Blog Posted by Heather Burnett of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

“Revenge Is Mine!” Said the Mother of a Suburban Teenager

There is one individual that can make me the happiest person on the planet only to turn me into a...

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Blog Posted by Sheila Qualls of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Death By Wedgie

When I was a newlywed, I flew from Indianapolis, INDIANA, to Lawton, OKLAHOMA– 829 miles–(with multiple plane changes and weather...

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Blog Posted by Christine Wein of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Vigilance, Healing, and a Stranger’s Smile at the Dry Cleaners

I went to pick up my husband’s dry cleaning today. Usually it’s an errand that takes just minutes and...

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Blog Posted by Danielle Maldonado of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

RIP High School Reunions

At the end of May it will officially be twenty years since I graduated from high school. High School was...

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Blog Posted by Sheila Qualls of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Fat, Fatigued and Frantic?

I wasn’t suicidal, but death didn’t sound so bad. What was wrong with me? Tired. Depressed. I’d gained almost 40...

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Blog Posted by Danielle Maldonado of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Mom Coming Out Party

There certain expectation of women, especially mothers, which exist in our society. A picture-perfect home, a home-cooked meal, and presentable...

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Blog Posted by Kristin Mccarthy of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

I Nama-stopped: Failure To Find My Zen

Before the twins were born I spent a lot of days at the yoga studio trying clear my mind, center...

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Blog Posted by Amber of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Chances Are Your Intuition is Right

A few years ago, I read a really fascinating book called Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. It’s book about the science...

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Blog Posted by Michelle Mullet of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

The Golden Girl of Technological Innovation

“Rose, I’ve never met anyone like you.” “Check the cornfield on Hee-Haw.” – Sophia, Golden Girls I know there’s such...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Old Wives Tales

There’s often a village of humans helping us find our way in this crazy world, especially as we’re growing up....

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Blog Posted by Sheila Qualls of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

A Letter Every Mom Should Read

Dear Sons, I fear I’ve failed you by teaching you skin color doesn’t matter … when clearly it does. Maybe I...

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Blog Posted by Jill Wexler of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

It’s About Hearts, Not Parts

I’m writing this on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre. And my heart is breaking again. A while back,...

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Blog Posted by Jill Wexler of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Hello Creativity My Old Friend

I used to be a crafty, creative person. Decades before Pinterest existed, I fucking was the Pinterest. I used to...

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Blog Posted by Rebecca Mcdonald of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Am I Still Her Mother?

Experience has taught me that not all things can be repaired or extinguished from our memories. When I was 18...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald - Liceaga of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

He took the cow, Melissa. He took the cow.

We lost my father-in-law this month. A man of 80 years whom I knew for 19 of those thru dating...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Closet PTA Mom

As I’m desperately working to finalize the yearbook for my daughter’s elementary school, I keep thinking…WHY did I raise my hand...

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Blog Posted by Sutheavi of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

21 Day Self-Care Challange

On May 1st, I decided to challenge myself along with a handful of ladies to a 21-day self care challenge...

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Blog Posted by Rebecca Mcdonald of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

The New (and Maybe Not So Improved) Tuesdays

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So I’m not so sure about Tuesday’s anymore. I work four ten hour shifts and Tuesday is my day off....

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Blog Posted by Karen Meister of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

This is a Test – This is Only a Test

Wednesday morning, I get a terrified plea from my 60+ year old long distance boyfriend. “I am in a lot...

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Blog Posted by Patricia Wood of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Their Tiny Two-Cents Worth

Maybe I’m crazy, or maybe I’m just a mom of toddlers. Maybe this doesn’t happen for all moms, but there...

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Blog Posted by Tiffany Layne of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

I Don’t Need Glasses!

About 5 years ago I gave up watching the news. It was a big deal, at least for me. Wait,...

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Blog Posted by lisa pomerantzster of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Turns out I’m insanely Jealous

This Yiddisheh mama has a major confession to make. I’ve been holding this one in, so bear with me. It...

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Blog Posted by Sherene Buffa of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Raising Your Kids with a Religious Foundation but Not a Specific Religion

I attended a private Catholic school when I was a young child, but only until the 3rd grade because my...

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Blog Posted by Keisha Page of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

I Hear What You Say About Me in the School Pick Up Line

I generally try not to care what others think about me. But I live in a pretty close-knit community, which...

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Blog Posted by Patricia Wood of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Motherhood Scares the Shit Out of Me!

“Hey Nana,” I answered the phone, awaiting the latest update. “Well, they think they found him. His body hasn’t been...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

That Time I Disappointed My Daughter

One recent Wednesday afternoon my 3rd grade daughter – I’ll just call her M – came off the bus visibly upset....

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Blog Posted by lisa pomerantzster of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Do You See Us?

It’s a slippery slope my friends and we are headed down the rabbit hole fast. The latest for me, my Mrs. and...

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Blog Posted by Amber of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

10 Things To Know Before You Become A Parent

Hello from the other side. The other side of parenthood that is. Seven years ago I went from the pregnant side...

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Blog Posted by Kristin Mccarthy of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

I Am An Addict

Hi. My name is Kristin and I am an addict. Not drugs. Not alcohol. Not even online shopping (but that...

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Blog Posted by Ailish Delaney of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Mother’s Pride? Or Prejudice?

My Mum is disappointed. In me. She’s disappointed in me. If you have ever been on the receiving end of...

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Blog Posted by Martina Aiko of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Hiding Vegetables … Newest Mom Sin?

Food: isn’t it just the most ridiculous source of ‘mom guilt’? It starts from the moment your kids are born,...

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Blog Posted by Jill Wexler of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

The “Art” of Girl-Teen Navigation

One of the bloggers I follow posted something which prompted me to remember this parenting gem from a decade ago...

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Blog Posted by Andra Maverick of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Always Being On the Outside SUCKS

Always Being On the Outside SUCKS. I attended my weekly yoga class and at the end of the hour,...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Fitzgerald - Liceaga of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

My Kids Are On An Express Train and I’m Holding Onto The Caboose

It is an intense feeling I had no idea existed. Or why. Buried deep and unearthed only when I realized...

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Blog Posted by Kristin Mccarthy of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

The Verbal Bags of Bullshit We Carry

Remember back when… Back when your mom caught you smoking one of her Virginia Slims on the back porch? Back...

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Blog Posted by Katherine Egan of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Acceptance – Balance – Newness

The last few months of 2016 I was in a funk of sorts. Let me clarify… I’m not talking about...

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Blog Posted by jennifer hurvitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Note To My 29-Year Old Formerly Married Self

I just sat there. Listening to these young moms talk. I wanted to lunge across the table and SHAKE THE...

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Blog Posted by Ailish Delaney of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Too Close For Comfort

The day had arrived. When I had set the date, I hadn’t really thought too much about it but as it...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

I’m Not “AT” Work. But I AM Working.

I’m sorry, I can’t do lunch today. But you work from home, don’t you? What was the 3rd word you...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

Why Can’t I Be Like Other People?

Why Can’t I Be Like Other People? Someone overheard you say these words. And that someone relayed that to me. ...

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Blog Posted by Taylor Williams-Durant of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

(Don’t) holler at your girl: how my own heckling moments lead me to talk to my daughter about playground politics

My daughter recently came home from school and told me that a little boy on the playground was pushing her...

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Blog Posted by Melissa Jacobowitz of Suburban Misfit Mom on October 6, 2017

On Cloud 9

“You’re having a girl!” A wha? Really? “Yes, you see those 3 little lines? Those indicate girl parts.” That completely took...

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