EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 20 MIN
118: Why We Can't Have Nice Things
from Burnt Pancakes: Momversations | Conversations for Imperfect Moms, Chats About Mom Life & Interviews with Real Mamas · host Katie Fenske - Mom of 3 | Potty Training Coach | Former Teacher | Mama Mentor | Boy Mom | Imperfect Mom | Lover of Mom Chats
You know that saying, “Don’t have kids if you want to keep your house nice”? Turns out, it’s not a joke. 😂In this episode, I dive into all the reasons moms simply can’t have nice things. From duct-taped chairs and chewed-up blinds in my own house, to bike scratches on my car, to the never-ending mystery of missing Tupperware lids, motherhood is basically a demolition derby for anything “nice.”And it’s not just me, I asked you to share your “can’t have nice things” stories too, and wow… moms everywhere are living in glitter-covered chaos, Sharpie-marked couches, and homes that could double as crime scenes on HGTV.In this episode, you’ll hear:My own personal disasters (duct tape décor, anyone?)The mystery of the vanishing Tupperware lids Why cars + kids = a rolling trash can on wheelsListener submissions that prove none of us are alone in thisAnd why maybe it’s okay that our homes look like thisMotherhood may have ruined our furniture, our clothes, and our dreams of white couches, but it’s also given us stories that we’ll laugh about forever.So grab your duct tape, reheat that coffee for the third time, and come laugh along with me in this week’s momversation.📺 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOpw5ui4uxJHx0tLFVtpnfSkpObfc4d-KYou can find Katie at:website: burntpancakes.comYouTube: @burnt.pancakesInstagram: @burntpancakeswithkatieEmail: [email protected]🚽 Did you know Katie is also a Certified Potty Trainer? 🚽☎️ Schedule a 1:1 chat today: Schedule Here💻 Digital Potty Training Course HERE📖 Potty Training E-Book HERE🆓 FREE potty training resources HEREInstagram: @itspottytimeTiktok: @itspottytime_Some episodes include affiliate links at no cost to you.
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You know that saying, “Don’t have kids if you want to keep your house nice”? Turns out, it’s not a joke. 😂 In this episode, I dive into all the reasons moms simply can’t have nice things. From duct-taped chairs and chewed-up blinds in my own house, to bike scratches on my car, to the never-ending mystery of missing Tupperware lids, motherhood is basically a demolition derby for anything “nice.” And it’s not just me, I asked you to share your “can’t have nice things” stories too, and wow… moms...
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