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April 15, 2013 by: DudeMom

I Gave Birth This Weekend.

To a new blog!

While you were busy at soccer games and hair appointments and grocery shopping and living your life outside of the Internet all human like, I was sitting on my couch, hunched over my computer all Gollum style (not to be confused with the happier, more care-free and awesome Gangnam style) saying adios to parenting BY dummies!

That’s right amigas (amigos?  Woop-woop if you’re a male reader, or living as one even, which totally counts), pBd has finally died a fiery death.  Along with my shoe fund (blog re-designs are EX-PEN-SIVE, particularly when someone says domain register and you hear konichiwa), the letters T and S on my laptop keyboard (blew them clean off I was working so hard), and a huge chunk of my sanity.

Please don’t leave me too, readers.

Stay!

Get to know The Dude Mom-insert flashing lights, lasers, and a flash mob led by me (this is what my dreams are made of).

werk it gurl

Don’t freak, Dude Mom is basically just pBd: the grown and sexy version.

I lie, I’ve just always wanted to say grown and sexy.

Dude Mom is going to be vastly different from pBd.  I mean, I’m still going to write it, and I’ve not gotten a lick smarter, or faster, or younger, or, um anything.  So, you can for surely expect my self deprecating humor, and wicked fashion sense to remain strong.  For life.

But, tons of other things are going to be changing.  For the better, promise.

It’s going to be prettier, and awesomer, and way more organized.  It will end hunger, and bring peace on Earth.  Or, it will just be really good at keeping you entertained (and dressed pretty) while YOU work on all of that save-the-world type stuff you have on your bucket lists.

Plus, I’m doing it for me.  I don’t have little babies anymore.  My youngest son is going to kindergarten nah, I won’t type it because then, maybe it won’t happen.  And, my oldest is going to middle school (slap my face).  Squeaky voice, hair on his junk (soon? Not yet, though, right?), I’m too busy checking out chicks to talk to my mama, M-I-D-D-L-E-S-C-H-O-O-L!

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Football, and soccer, and skateboards, and homemade soda rockets (don’t ask), and dirt, and suspicious odors, and girls walking back and forth in front of my house like I can’t see them out there, are what my life is about.

I can’t talk about cloth diapering and potty training boys for the rest of my life.  I mean I could, but, punch-my-throat if I have to.

I want to talk about ME fashion, and fitness, and having big Dude life type fun.

To celebrate my new home, I’ve decided to throw a week long Blog Warming Party!

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Sorta just like a house warming party.  Only, instead of me spending a bunch of time getting my place all clean and serving tiny snacks and sips of wine, while you lavish me with gifts, I hired someone to straighten up the place (give it up for Krizzy Designs, best.  Blog designer. EVER.), decided to skip the snacks and drink all of the wine by myself.  And, I’ve turned the gift giving around to you!

Every day this week.  A pretty, new, gift will be offered for one of you to win!

Because I’m awesome, and honestly, so are all of you!

Kicking the week off are my homies at Sweet Relish!

Always all up in here with the sweetest gear, they dug up this Travel Buddies suitcase #3 is all the way in love with…

sweet relish kid products

And, some ultra cool water bottles by Vapur.  They’ve been to soccer, basketball, soccer, swimming, and back to soccer since they showed up here a week ago.  Kids and parents ask us about them constantly because they are light weight, and they freeze easily, and the spout is perfect for drinking and not all leaky like a lot of the others we’ve tried.

One lucky winner will be the happy owner of these cool gifts from my friends at Sweet Relish…

sweet relish giveaway

Put your running man away, before you hurt somebody.

To enter, just go right on ahead and leave a comment telling me what you think of the new spot (unless it’s mean, and then lie, through your teeth.  That’s why the Internet is awesome, I don’t have to see the lie in your eyes.)!  No extra entries.  No Tweets or shares (unless you want to just like help me out and junk).  No trying to impress me by saying I’m pretty (although by all means, bring that on).

Now, go check out my new Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest pages.  They’re all Dude Mom’d up too!

*Contest closes Sunday, April 21, at midnight EST.

**I received a suitcase and the water bottles from Sweet Relish free of charge.

Filed Under: dude mom life Tagged With: dude mom life, raising boys



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Comments

  1. Sendy murat says

    October 1, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Hello Amanda I had the pleasure watching you transformation! I struggled with myself and weight for the past 14 years. Now 78 lbs lighter Ive learned to accept my new body! Its hard work but worth it! You look amazing and God speed with your awesome blog!!

  2. Tami says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:39 am

    Your son is adorable, awh!

  3. Deborah Mireles says

    April 21, 2013 at 2:55 am

    Ha! Your a hoot, I will definitely be bookmarking you and coming back, Great Job!

  4. liz l says

    April 20, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    It’s sassy- I like it!

  5. Shannon says

    April 19, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    Love it! So much more you!

  6. Mama Melch says

    April 19, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    LUVin the new blog & design! Rock on with your bad self Amanda!

  7. Steph P says

    April 19, 2013 at 6:56 am

    I love the new name. I have little dudes too!

  8. Marta says

    April 19, 2013 at 6:08 am

    I love love love it. Especially the photo of all the shoes. Gave birth to a new blog too. It’s very nervewracking!

  9. Jessica says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Love the new blog. Very cute and spunky. ;)

  10. Stephanie says

    April 18, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    PBD was my FIRST mom blog ever! You, Amanda ARE awesome!!!

  11. Nichol Perez says

    April 18, 2013 at 3:00 am

    Love the blog, the pics, you!, and the swag!! My kids would love the swag!! Checking out your other social medias. Smooches!!

  12. Jennifer says

    April 17, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I sooooooooo so so love the new blog. LOVE! Congratulations! :-)

  13. Heather O. says

    April 17, 2013 at 7:54 am

    I am loving the new blog and design! Excellent work… very grown and sexy! :)

  14. Jen @ Cuddles and Chaos says

    April 16, 2013 at 9:28 pm

    LOVE it! Can’t wait to see what new stuff you have in store!

  15. Kat says

    April 16, 2013 at 6:38 am

    Love it! Very very sexy.

  16. Alissa says

    April 16, 2013 at 4:51 am

    As a dude mom myself, I love this. Love it and can’t wait to read more.

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:42 am

      Thanks, Alissa! We Dude Moms gotta stick together!

  17. Kelly Tirman says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Congrats. Although now I have to have my deck updated. I’ll forgive you because I really like the new name ;)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:41 am

      Lol. As long as you’re forgiving me, why not send me cupcakes? I like it when people make up with me via food:).

  18. Jzabela says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    congratulations! looking forward to following this new venture!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:41 am

      Thanks! Glad you’re following along!

  19. aimee @ smiling mama says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Love it!!!!!!!!!!! The look is awesome — so clean and cool. That moving graphic is so cool!

  20. Anna says

    April 15, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    Lean mean and clean! Love it!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:40 am

      You forgot pretty! We’re trying to work that pretty thing!

  21. Kirby says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    I’m not a DudeMom but I’m still reading b/c I love you and boys scare me but you make it not so scary b/c your dudes are cool. Also tell them girls to back the junk up!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:40 am

      You better keep reading. I’m not sure this blog (or I) could survive without you!

      • Kirby says

        April 16, 2013 at 12:59 pm

        Awwwww…..you like me you really like me!

  22. Kimberly says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    You just went “P-diddy” on us.
    And I kind of like it.
    A lot like it.
    Go on with your bad self!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:39 am

      I know. And, I’d like to be called Puff now. Although, I’m so old, when I was doing all of this, I was thinking more it was like when Prince became the artist formerly knwon as, and less P.Diddy.

  23. Ashleigh says

    April 15, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    LOVE the new look and revamp! You go girl! Although I’m a chick mom, I love all of the fashion and hilarious stories!

  24. Charming's Mama says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    Lookin’ good Dude Mom!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:38 am

      Thanks! Glad you like!

  25. Jaime says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    Love it! Even though I am a Chick mom;)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:38 am

      Chick moms are welcome too. You can use this blog to teach your girls all of the Dude secrets they need to know!

  26. Robin (noteverstill) says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    Lookin good, Amanda!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:37 am

      Thanks for checking it out Robin!

  27. dawnyel says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    im cracking up, way to catch my attention, witty and amusing .

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:37 am

      I actually wish I had a real baby. No I don’t. Who am I?!

  28. Kmama says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    Look at you all grown up and stuff! Wow. I love this. And I’m so proud to say I’m a dude mom kinda sorta just like you (I mean, you’re way cooler than me!).

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:36 am

      Not even slightly. And, I hope grown isn’t like a synonym for old, because I’m not trying to hear that!

  29. Delia R says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    I love the new site Amanda!! Congrats on the new look!looking forward to some good reads!:)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:37 am

      Thanks! I have some fun stuff up my sleeves for sure!

  30. JDaniel4's Mom says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    I love your new blog! What wonderful thing it will be to read both your blogs.

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:25 am

      parenting BY dummies is dead. Or, I guses reborn. I’m just Dude Mom now!

  31. Alison says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Congrats Amanda, love the new name and look!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:24 am

      Thanks, Alison. It’s a good fit, right?!

  32. Stacy Uncorked says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    Wait…you drank ALL the wine? Pfffft! Good thing I make my own, I’ll bring it! ;)

    LOVE the new blog – here’s to new adventures and fun! *clink!* :)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:24 am

      You make your own wine. You are officially my favorite human.

  33. pAT says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    Been following you since What Not to Wear and won’t be leaving any time soon! Congrats on the new site. My dude is 14 so don’t put me in the contest for the backpack. It won’t go with his is size 12 feet!!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:23 am

      Size 12 feet!!! Holy big kid Batman! And, thanks for following Pat. So happy to have you!

  34. Kelly says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    WOWOWOWOWOW! I love it! I think this suits you much better than PBD. I heard I might be seeing you next weekend at TypeA Philly? I’ll save a seat for you, ok? ;)

    That suitcase is AWESOME. Forget the kids, I want it!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:22 am

      Yes! Save a seat. I will def be there!

  35. Chasing Joy says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Congrats on your new home. Happy Housewarming!!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:22 am

      Thanks! It’s been a long road. Glad I’m finally at the end of it so I can have a cupcake, and a glass of wine, and sit in my jammie pants on my couch and doze off without feeling guilty.

  36. Adrian says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:34 am

    I love it! Much better than Parenting by Dummies because you never WERE a dummy! How on earth did you get such an awesome blog name? I keep thinking all the good ones have got to be gone by now, but then people come up with them. Good for you on reinventing yourself!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:21 am

      Thanks, Adrian. I had my moments, still do actually. Funny thing is I bought this one a while ago (like many months) because I just wanted to have it. Eventually it came in handy!

  37. Jenny says

    April 15, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Looks great! Congratulations on your new design!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:20 am

      Thanks, Jenny!

  38. Emmy says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Congrats on making a big jump– it would be hard but totally awesome– after having your blog be a certain way for so many years to switch it up but I like it. Very bright and clean look to it now. And interesting with your name in the sidebar instead of a header- I don’t think I have seen any other blog like that.

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:20 am

      Scar a point for uniqueness and creativity! I am still getting used to it, but I really love the new look.

  39. Christina says

    April 15, 2013 at 6:19 am

    Love it!! & you !!!! So way exciting!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:19 am

      Thanks! I’m super excited. And tired. So dang tired! Blog redesigns are exhausting.

  40. Aya Amurjuev says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:55 am

    Love the new design, and even more so, love the new name. I’ve been lurking for a while, but I’m coming out and saying it loud and proud :)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:18 am

      Yes! I brought out a lurker! I love it when that happens. Now, you have to stay or I’ll cry! Glad you like the new look!

  41. cHeree lulay says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:23 am

    You’d blog is awesome! Im a mom of 3 dudes myself and my oldest is about to go to highschool!! Bring on the laughs, I could definatly use them!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:19 am

      Hooray for 3 Dude Moms! And don’t even talk to me about high school I can’t handle the truth!

  42. AmieJo says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:50 am

    I like it. and you are soooooo prrreeeetttyyyy! :) I like the new name too.

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:17 am

      She said I’m pretty. I think she likes me:). Thanks!

  43. BrUni says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:42 am

    I love your writing and I’m soooo excited for you! I also have a growing dude (he’s 10)! So I can feel your pains & JOYS!!!! Happy Launch!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:17 am

      Thanks! I’m excited too and I hope to meet even more Dude Moms this way.

  44. Shell says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:29 am

    I love the new look and new name! :)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:16 am

      It fits, right?

  45. Shannonb says

    April 15, 2013 at 4:06 am

    Looks good!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:16 am

      Thanks, Shannon! Glad you like and good luck in the contest!

  46. jdt1583 says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:55 am

    Oh wow! It looks so great!! Excited about the new you- hope you don’t mind me sticking around — I just have a chic toddler. But I have a dude dog…. ;-) congratulations!!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:16 am

      Of course! All are welcome. It;s more about ME being a Dude Mom than my readers being Dude Moms too. All are welcome, including dads!

  47. Jennifer says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:40 am

    Love the new digs! (and the moves like jagger you got flashing up there)! I didn’t know you were up to this but I followed the facebook link and VOILA!! The usual awesomeness magnified :)
    And of course, my dude #3, like yours, would drop kick his entire graduating preschool class for that awesome rolling one-eyed wonder of a back pack.
    Rock on Dude Mom! (and all of the rest of us the world!)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:15 am

      Glad you like! You’re one of my OG blog buds and I totally trust your opinion!

  48. Krystyn @ really, ARE You Serious? says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:39 am

    Wait. You cloth diapered your kids? How did I not know this?

    And, hoping I’m still welcome, even without dudes. I have dude nephews…that counts, right?

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:14 am

      Everyone is welcome! Dude kids in your life or not. And sort of. I only cloth diapered #3 because he had serious diarrhea to the point of causing open sores on his bottom. The cloth diapers were better for him because the junk in the disposables irritated things more.

  49. Shelly says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:32 am

    Awesome! (and I SO get it…got a 13yr-old and 10 yr-old)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:13 am

      Let me know how 13 is going? I’m not sure I can handle it!

      • Shell says

        April 17, 2013 at 12:47 am

        well, my 13yr old is more into golf and computer stuff, so he doesn’t have girls around yet – my daughter is a WHOLE different ballgame. Holy Moley….puberty is gonna be a rollercoaster!!!!

  50. maggie says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:27 am

    Love the new blog! I have dos dudes – almost 3 yr old twins – and if it wasn’t for your humor and insight my daughter and I would have abandoned this dude village (dude toddlers, dude dog, dude dad) for a sweet-smelling, pink cottage all our own ages ago. Can’t wait to see more!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:12 am

      Ahhhh, a pink cottage sounds so clean and quiet. I’d probably go insane with the change.

  51. tAMEKA dOWNING says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:21 am

    This is really great! You and Roo have inspired my to do a little redesign and concept of my blog myself. I have been wanting to change it up from just food, and this is just the kick in the pants I needed. Love the new look and know it will be equally as popular.

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:11 am

      Thanks! Fingers crossed it will be slightly more popular than pBd. And, totally feel free to talk out your ideas for redesign with me and Roo (yep, I volunteered here), we are all over blog redesigns right now!

  52. Carissa Carrera says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:20 am

    I love it! My favorite photo is the one of all the feet and you in your heels! Awesome.

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:10 am

      Thanks! I thought it was a good fit.

  53. Jayme @Random Blogette says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:12 am

    This is so awesome! Congrats on your new baby! =) You sexy thang you!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:10 am

      Running man. That’s what I’m doing right now. Best. Baby. EVER!

  54. Arnebya says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:08 am

    I am so excited for you and this growner and sexiness. The design is so nice and clean (I love a white background; looks inviting, open, sit a spell.)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:09 am

      Sit all day. And, then? Come back tomorrow. And the next day, and the next! Please, I’m begging. Subtlety.

  55. Heather says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:05 am

    I love it! It looks great!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:09 am

      Thanks, Heather! I’ve been so nervous about it all week. My bowels have been in a bind! TMI? Probably TMI.

  56. Jen says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:00 am

    LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:08 am

      Thanks, Jen! Glad you like it. I mean LOVE IT!

  57. Anne Parris says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:56 am

    Looks awesome! Congrats, Amanda!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:08 am

      Thanks, Anne!

  58. K.Nicole says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:49 am

    Love it! Especially the banner picture. :)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:07 am

      Thanks! The hubs took that. Under my direct tutelage of course!

  59. Heather says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:49 am

    Looks fantastic! I love the Getting in Shape Girl section. :)

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:07 am

      I just came home from Zumba and can barely move. Getting in Shape Girl is my middle name!

  60. Alexandra Knowles says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:40 am

    Awesome! Love the new digs!! And you are soooo pretty…

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:06 am

      YES (said in my best Napoleon Dynamite voice)! I’m pretty!

  61. jodifur says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:40 am

    site looks awesome…love the design!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:05 am

      Yeah, @krizzydesigns is a blog design mastermind!

  62. Jennifer Rdgz. says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:38 am

    Love the new blog, it’s awesome!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:05 am

      Thanks! I’m still getting used to it, but I already love it so much!

  63. Christina says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:36 am

    My oldest son is 10yrs old and I can’t wait to read all the wisdom you will be passing on to me! Or as least you will make me feel better about what I’m going through!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:04 am

      Very little wisdom here. But, totally capable of making most people feel better about pretty much anything. I’m eating chocolate right now. How that make you feel?! Awesome I bet!

  64. Jess says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Ooohh, I’m digging the new site. I love your wit and sense of fashion.

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:04 am

      Thanks! My sense of fashion is a work in progress. My wit is probably a coping mechanism!

  65. liza | @aMusingfoodie says

    April 15, 2013 at 2:32 am

    LOVE it! So excited for you!

    • Dumb Mom says

      April 16, 2013 at 5:03 am

      Thanks, Liza!

      • liza | @aMusingfoodie says

        April 16, 2013 at 5:11 am

        <3

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