Monday Momsense #19 - Are You Ready For Some Football?

Ever wonder what terms like "Stiff Arm" and "Take a knee" mean? Well here's Mama Mary breaking it down for you.

Monday Momsense #19 - Helpful Household Tips

Whether you are a neat freak or a slob I bet you will learn something new. And I'll even make you a deal...If you DON'T learn at least one new thing, I will re-gift one of my unopened Christmas gifts to you.

Learn how to get oil stains out of clothes, fold a fitted sheet, and get the funk out of those back-of-the-closet items with booze.

Credit for my tips:

#1 - Google. I basically googled the subject found a bunch of tips and merged the two I liked the best to come up with my own.

#2 - A former co-worker Anne who used to be a nurse and is as organized as anyone I know.

#3 - Can't remember but either "Real Simple" mag or from the local watering hole.

Momsense #18 - Polite as a Princess

Learn all about why I love/hate the Disney Princesses.

I actually could write a dissertation on the subject but I tried to keep it simple for enterainment value. My early 20's UCSB liberal, feminist, anti-pageant days are now haunting me as I watch my 1 & 3 year olds play with half-clothed princess barbies and apply pretend pink lipstick. I'm not even sure when or where the fascination with Disney Princesses began in my household, especially since we still haven't seen any of the movies (except the beginning of The Little Mermaid), but all I know is that one day we were shopping at Target, and Lily, who was then 2.5, began pulling EVERYTHING off the shelf that had a Disney Princess on it. And if you've been to Target, you know that DP's are not limited to toys and kid's stuff. We're talking pillows, hampers, luggage and even toothpaste for cryin' out loud. So my house is practically wallpapered with pastel gowns and I now walk the fine line with my girls between harmless girlie-girl fun and actually causing permanent damage to their psyche which will undoubtedly lead them towards eating disorders or the pole. And we all know, per the very hilarious Chris Rock (and my friend Sean) that the only goal of a parent is to keep their daughters of the pole.

See my post on January 5th about how you can win tickets to see Disney on Ice.

Momsense #17 - Bruises, Cankers & Cleavage, Oh My!

This week's Monday Momsense is another revealing peek into my personal life as I share some Health & Beauty Tips regarding bruising, canker sores and cleavage. I mention that they are specically for the Holidays but truthfully they work ALL year round. Enjoy!

Please note: In compliance with the new FTC disclosure policy regarding blogs promoting products, I want to mention that the opinions expressed in the video are mine and are truthful based on my experience. No amount of money or gifts were received on my part in exchange for this most educational vlog. I think the check must have gotten lost in the mail (wink, wink). Also, I am by no means a doctor or an expert. My tips are based on years of experience as a little girl who used to chant "I must, I must, I must increase my bust", a partier student at UCSB, a frequenter of karaoke bars in the mid 90's and as a mom of 2 little kiddos.

Momsense #16 - Holly, Jolly Botox

My Xmas List has come a long way from Barbies and My Little Pony! Check out what's on my list this year. And share your list with me in the comments!

Momsense #15 - Bargain Mama Bonanza

This week's Momsense is also my submission for San Diego Bargain Mama's latest contest--Describe your favorite bargain. SDBM--here is a bargain for the record books!

Soon she will post the submissions on her site and I hope you will all vote for my submission! 

You better work!

Momsense #14 - Sew What

A mom who can't sew a button and a three year old that sings along with P!nk.

Monday Momsense #13 - Regret This

Monday Momsense #12 - THAT Girl

I'm finally back with another Momsense Vlog after a long summer hiatus. Would LOVE to hear any THAT girl stories...I'm sure you have one.

Monday Momsense #11- How To Make a Father's Day

How did you make your father's (or hubby's) day?

Monday Momsense #10 - Did You Know?

Mama Mary imparts some words of wisdom on elastic belts, treadmills and cell phone recovery efforts. She also seeks important advice from her viewers.

Monday Momsense #9 - How MamaMaryhood Has Changed Me

Yes, mamahood has changed me in a variety of ways, namely, a perpetual state of sleep deprivation, a constant struggle to retrieve my old spontaneous self, and the mushy ring around my mid-section. But in this week's momsense, I dive a little deeper into ways I have changed.

How has being a mom (or a dad) changed you?

Monday Momsense #8 - Whaaaaat?

The situations represented in this video are hypothetical--based on truth, but hypothetical nonetheless.

I recommend watching it twice so you can watch Lexi's face throughout - her expressions are priceless!

Monday Momsense #7 - Why I LOVE the Hairdresser

Monday Momsense #6 - Thank Gawd I'm Not the Only One

Monday Momsense #5 - Pediatrician Visit Pinocchio

Monday Momsense #4 - Confessions on a Chai High

Monday Momsense #3 - I Love You, Man Movie Review

Monday Momsense # 2 - March Madness Re-cap

Monday Momsense #1 - Obama on Leno