Because Mom Said So

After 3 1/2 wonderful years, Because Mom Said So has come to a close. On this final episode join the moms as they remember some of their favorite discussions and their most fabulous guests. Like remember that time the moms railed against gender reveal parties? That topic still has them fuming just thinking about it! But fear not dear listeners for this is not the end! The moms are keeping the good times rolling with their newest podcast, Dear Dance Mom. Each week the moms take questions from their newest co-hosts (You, the audience!) and tackle everything from behind the scenes tales to life advice. Our listener episodes have always been fan favorites and Dear Dance Mom is just like those episodes, but now with video as well! This episode is sponsored by: Indeed Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

How do you raise your kids? Are you a helicopter parent who tracks your child's every move, or are you more hands off? A recent video from "TODAY with Hoda & Jenna" got the moms thinking about what kind of parents they are. Specifically this week the moms discuss the values of benign neglect, an approach to parenting where you let your kids learn and grow through noninterference. It's a good idea, but these moms also love to be just a tiny bit hands on. Just don't call these moms helicopter parents! Or are they? It's a topic that has these moms vigorously debating on this penultimate episode of Because Mom said So. This episode is sponsored by: Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss Honeylove - promo code bmss Indeed Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On this week's episode the moms welcome special guest Cassie Bartho, an Australian choreographer who currently serves as the Creative and Training Assistant at Brent Street, Sydney's most prestigious school for dance. Recently Cassie's work has been the subject of the Amazon Prime series Dance Life, which follows a year in the life of some of Cassie's students. The moms are simply obsessed with her and are eager to find out how her experience filming a dance-centric reality show differs from their own. Tune-in to find out more! This episode is sponsored by: GoHenry Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook! And follow Cassie on Instagram and TikTok!

We're coming close to the end of Because Mom Said So, and if there's one thing these moms have heard a lot over the course of this podcast it's rumors about "what really happened on Dance Moms." By now some of these tall tales have gotten so outlandish that they're sick of it! So join us this week as the moms put the record straight on what really "really happened" on Dance Moms. Were the competitions rigged? Hear it straight from the source, but hopefully the answer won't surprise you! This episode is sponsored by: Honeylove - promo code bmss Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss AG1 Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

Have you ever managed to follow through on a New Year's Resolution? It seems like every year we set ourselves up to fail. For these moms a resolution is just be another thing they "might" get to next year. But this year across social media there was a shift. Instead of making resolutions, people started asking themselves what they were leaving behind in 2023 and welcoming in 2024. So join us this week as the moms discuss what's out and what's in for 2024. "Drink More Water" of course is still 100% In! This episode is sponsored by: Indeed AG1 Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

It's 2024 and the holidays are officially wrapped-up, which means it's time for these moms to do some catching-up with one another! a new year means new pets, new goals and new problems. For instance: Which mom forgot to renew her passport and found out at check-in? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by: GoHenry Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

It wouldn't be an episode of Because Mom Said So if one of the moms wasn't recommending their go-to beauty products. But sometimes, if they seize on that moment, you get a full episode of nothing but beauty talk! Join us today as the moms delve into their current beauty habits and recommendations. Can acupuncture be a one stop cure for all your chronic pain? How do you even begin to deal with wrinkles?! There's a million ways to tackle any problem, but these moms have a thought or two that can help you narrow down your beauty regiment.    This episode is sponsored by: AG1 Honeylove - promo code bmss Indeed Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

There's only 12 Days of Christmas left to go! Instead of starting day one with a partridge in a pear tree, these moms have to get prepped for all their holiday parties! With Kelly's party imminent, the moms share their best recommendations for the best food to serve, how to organize, but most importantly how to clean! It can certainly be a headache figuring out how to wrangle all this prep and turn it into festive cheer, but when you're a Dance Mom you're more than up for the job. This episode is sponsored by: Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss Honeylove - promo code bmss OneSkin - promo code bmss Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On October 28th, actor Mathew Perry shockingly passed away in his home at the young age of 54. As lifelong fans of the show Friends, these moms were heartbroken and today they look back at both his time in the spotlight and the tragedy that ensued. He was a once in a generation talent and he'll be deeply missed. Tune-in as well for the moms deep-dive discussion on their fears of skiing, scuba diving, and flying in helicopters! This episode is sponsored by: Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss Uncommon Goods Indeed Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

The holiday season is in full swing, with Thanksgiving just a week away and Christmas might as well just be around the corner! It seems every year people start prepping for Christmas earlier and earlier, and this week the mom's discuss how they're prepping for the Christmas rush. From wreath crafts to digging through boxes of ornaments in the attic, it's equal parts yuletide cheer and headache inducing work! Plus, what are the moms thankful for this Thanksgiving? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods Indeed Honeylove - promo code BMSS Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

If there's anything these moms can do it's talk about food for hours, so this week they've done just that! The moms gather to discuss everything Trader Joe's, from what's in season to their must-have meals. But not every mom has a Trader Joe's near them; will they be persuaded to make the great trek out for some of those Chocolate Banana Bites? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by: Indeed Franne Golde - promo code: mom Lume Deodorant - prom o code: bmss Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

This podcast may not be sponsored by Target, but if you've been listening over the years then you know there's nothing these moms love more than sharing their favorite Target deals. Today the moms gather to discuss the store in depth, lamenting the changes over the years and reveling in their best kept secrets. Plus, what oft recommended Target brand item do the moms discover they're divided on? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by: Indeed Honeylove - Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code BMSS at https://www.honeylove.com/BMSS #honeylovepod Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

It isn't fall until you get your pumpkin spice fix! The moms gather to discuss pumpkin spice and Halloween preperations. Seemingly everything has a pumpkin spice variation these days and today they'll share some of the wackiest pumpkin spice themed products they could find. Would these moms use pumpkin spice toilet paper? Would you?! This episode is sponsored by: Franne Golde - promo code: mom Indeed Acorns Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On this week's episode the moms got so swept up reminiscing about their childhood memories they forgot to pick a topic! But consequently they learned things they never knew about one another. For instance, how did Holly and Evan meet? It's a Meet Cute you won't want to miss as the moms cover that story and more on their trip down memory lane. This episode is sponsored by: HelloFresh - promo code: 50bmss Lume Deodorant - prom o code: bmss Indeed Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

This week the moms collect themselves and prepare for the end of summer. It was once a time preoccupied by back to school sales but now it's all about beating the heat! From Holly's multi-vacation plan to surprise camping trips, there's plenty still left to do as another summer comes to a close. This episode is sponsored by: Proactiv - promo code: mom Indeed Honeylove - Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code BMSS at https://www.honeylove.com/BMSS #honeylovepod Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

The Taylor Swift Eras Tour has taken America by storm, and it's swept up a few of the moms in the process! Melissa and Jill discuss a night to remember while Holly and Kelly share their thoughts on the pop sensation. Plus, what did the moms think of the Barbie Movie? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by: Honeylove - Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code BMSS at https://www.honeylove.com/BMSS #honeylovepod HelloFresh - promo code: bmss50 Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

On this week's episode the moms take a trip down memory lane and share their best stories from their years of taking their kids to Nationals. From their favorite dances to juggling the astronomical costs; Nationals weren't always pretty but they created memories that will last a lifetime. Also, what really qualifies as water? Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

After a couple weeks enjoying the summertime heat; the moms have reconvened to see what each-other has been up to. From golf to dog thongs, it's been one eclectic summer! This episode is sponsored by: Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss HelloFresh - promo code: bmss50 Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

With so many questions pouring in every week, the moms just had to take more time and answer as many as they could! Was Abby as bad as she looked on TV and would any of the moms ever write a book about their Dance Moms experience? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by: Honeylove - Get 20% OFF @honeylove with promo code BMSS at https://www.honeylove.com/BMSS #honeylovepod Indeed Nutrafol - promo code: saidso Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

You asked and they answered! It's the return of Listener Questions and the moms are always open books. What's their go to clothing brand and what's the ideal American vacation spot? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - promo code: saidso Indeed Lume Deodorant - promo code: bmss Be sure to follow Because Mom Said So on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!