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September 15, 2016 by: Shell

Better Things: A Show Moms Will Relate To

We’re all just trying to do the best we can as moms.

And sometimes that looks like losing it on the judgmental bystander who is shooting you dirty looks because of a parenting choice you made… where you know what’s going on and you’re doing what you need to do, but that judgey mcjudgerson doesn’t know that… so you lose it on them because you’ve already had enough.

That’s exactly what happens in the opening scene of the new FX show Better Things.

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Better Things is on FX Thursday nights at 10pm- and it’s definitely one to watch after the kids go to bed. It’s about those days when you’re feeling tired and overwhelmed and wishing you’d maybe handled a situation a little better, like when Sam (the main character), tells one of her children “Hide things from me, please!” after her daughter shares way more than Sam is comfortable with. While I want my boys to be honest with me, if I’m being totally honest here, there are probably things I don’t ever want to hear!

And when Sam responded to her child’s “Mom!” with “WHAT?!?” I laughed. I’ve done that way more times than I can count. I always mean to just say “yes?” or something sort of polite and open, but when it’s the end of the day and I’m so freaking tired and just want a little peace and quiet, WHAT?!? is what pops out.

Better Things will have you laughing along and maybe even feeling a little bit better about your own mom skills…or at least, not so alone.

Better Things on FX

Just in time for the show this week, I was sent this Better Things gift pack and I have one to give away, too!

  • Ray-Ban Sunglasses
  • Chipolo bluetooth keyring
  • Leather Clutch for mom’s things
  • Emergency Beauty Kit
  • Hypoallergenic travel pillow
  • Ultra-Soft travel pillow protector
  • Essential Oils Blend
  • MiniSkinny Lip Balm
  • “Credit Card” Mints

Let’s keep this super easy to enter- because we’re all busy enough, right?

To enter to win, simply visit the Better Things site, check out the show clips, and leave a comment letting me know what you think about this new show!

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older (or nineteen (19) years of age or older in Alabama and Nebraska). Winners will be selected via random draw from the valid comments left from the time of giveaway posting until 11:59pm ET on September 29, 2016, and will be notified by e-mail. You will have 2 business days to respond or a new winner will be selected. Void where prohibited by law. 

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Welcome to Things I Can't Say: Tips and Tales from an Introverted Mom. I'm Shell. Boy mom, beach girl, bookworm, ball games, baker, brand ambassador, Thinking yoga, food, and travel should start with "b," too. Finding the easiest way to do some things while overthinking so many others. Read More…

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