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Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy

Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy

What started as an innocent on-line baby book to chronicle Jill's stay-at-home days with her children, (Lily, Ben, and Evan) quickly transformed into a vibrant community of parents, brought together by a common theme: Parenting doesn’t have to be perfect. Learn more here.
Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy

@scarymommy

NYT bestselling author of Confessions of a Scary Mommy and Motherhood Comes Naturally (And Other Vicious Lies). Fond of curse words, sarcasm and Diet Coke.
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Jill Smokler, AKA Scary Mommy
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Now that I’ve seen how fun book readings can be when people actually show up, I’d really like to continue that trend. Below are my next few stops. Would love to see you!

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April 14th at 1:00 PM • BARNES & NOBLE • 301 Main Street • Exton, PA
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April 16th at 7:00 PM • BARNES & NOBLE • 4801 Bethesda Avenue • Bethesda, MD
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April 18th at 7:30 PM • JCC OF WASHINGTON • 6125 Montrose Road • Rockville, MD

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I’m giving away an iPad over on my Facebook page, courtesy of This Life. This Life offers a way to store every photo & video you have ever taken, automatically updating your library with every new shot. Your memories and safe, searchable and current. You can also enter to win an iPad on the Tip Junkie and SITS Facebook pages. Three iPads, three chances to win!

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Here are some of my favorite shots from the first leg of my tour…

These cupcake toppers make me way too happy.

Me and my mom. It's a shame she isn't supportive at all. (That's sarcasm.)

More Port Discovery pics here!

Nikki, who manages my messages boards. And is an angel.

Audrey, who organized the nicest blogger dinner before my RI signing. She's the best.

My old bloggy friend Sarah. In bloggy years, we're childhood pals.

 

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Oh, and if you see the book at a bookstore, Target or gift shop, post a picture on my Facebook wall. I love seeing my baby out and about!

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1 Kristin April 13, 2012 at 8:45 am

Love these photos! I am so excited for May!
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2 Alison@Mama Wants This April 13, 2012 at 8:48 am

Great pictures, and your hair looks awesome!

As do your legs ;)
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3 Life with Kaishon April 13, 2012 at 8:54 am

Oh my gosh! I am SO so happy for you Jill. Like, so happy I can’t erase the smile from my face.
First of all, your hair looks INCREDIBLE!
Secondly, you are skinny!
And lastly, I am sitting here with my tax papers and your book…and guess what is going to get done?
YOUR BOOK!
Have fun tomorrow. I wish I didn’t have to shoot a baby shower or I would be there with bells on. You are a rock star. Sending lots of love! Becky
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4 Kristin Shaw April 13, 2012 at 8:56 am

Jill, I LOVE the red dress with the denim jacket look on you. It’s perfect! (Where did you get the dress?)
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5 Kristina April 13, 2012 at 9:02 am

Just got your book yesterday from Amazon and I’m almost done with it already. I can’t put it down! My kids are 10 and 13 now and all these memories keep coming back from when they were babies. Somebody else felt the way I did! I’m recommending the book to all my friends who have children…..those with a sense of humor that is! ha ha Good luck on your book tour! Hope you come to Columbus Ohio soon!

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6 Moomser April 13, 2012 at 9:06 am

First of all I hate you cause your hair looks fantastic IN EVERY SINGLE PICTURE! Also, I just finished your book, loved it, off to give it a glowing review on amazon.
Lastly, you are beautiful so please stop scrunching your shoulders up around your face like you’re trying to hide from us. (And yes, I’m channeling my mother).
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7 tracy@sellabitmum April 13, 2012 at 9:18 am

Damn girl – look at your smokin’ hot legs. Also – you need to wear red more often. Wowza. Also – COME TO MINNESOTA!!! xo
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8 Erin April 13, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Agreed!! WAs gonna say – HELLO LEGS!
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9 Kelly April 13, 2012 at 9:21 am

Those legs! Holy shit, those legs!! :)

And love me some S Viz! :)
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10 Angie April 13, 2012 at 9:28 am

First of all thank you for making me laugh on a daily basis!

Second awesome dress!

Finally I loved the book! My boys are 12, 11, & 9 and it took me back a few years while also showing me some things haven’t changed at all:) I love my boys but they are disgusting!! I will never drink after them and have separate bags of chips because their hands totally gross me out:) I got the book yesterday and was excited that my DH didn’t feel good so I could take DS1 to lacrosse practice and read for 2 hours without anyone interrupting. (Laughing out loud when you are alone in a car gets some strange looks, that’s ok they all think I’m crazy anyway) Since DH was so sick I put the boys to bed early and hid on the porch with a flashlight to finish. DH moaning was driving me crazy and the chapter about the biggest baby of all was perfect timing!

Thanks again for the laughs and I will be giving the book as gifts to every new mommy even if it’s not her first!

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11 MommaC April 13, 2012 at 9:31 am

So glad you are having a great time!
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12 Nikki April 13, 2012 at 9:32 am

Aww, Jill! <3 That was one hell of a day :)

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13 Kerry :) April 13, 2012 at 9:54 am

Beautiful!
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14 Montana April 13, 2012 at 10:01 am

I’m going to need you to come to Texas….Amarillo Texas that is! ;) Glad everything is going so well!

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15 Arnebya April 13, 2012 at 10:07 am

Damn your hair looks great. You didn’t climb the ropes in Port Discovery in those heels did you?
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16 Ali April 13, 2012 at 10:24 am

Damn Girl! Your legs look HOT! Red is an awesome color on you.

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17 Jennifer April 13, 2012 at 10:51 am

You look fantastic. I’m so glad you are enjoying your tour. And the book is at Target? I’ve got to go check at lunch. I need a copy to give someone tomorrow.
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18 Sarahviz April 13, 2012 at 11:07 am

Loved the short amount of time we got to hang. Hopefully Philly or bust! Blog friends ARE real.
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19 Liz April 13, 2012 at 11:36 am

Lookin’ smokin’ hot there, Jill! Congrats on the tour! And send me one of those cupcakes while you’re at it. ;)
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20 LDiggitty April 13, 2012 at 11:56 am

Your mom is adorable! And now I NEED a cupcake like whoa…
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21 amory/irish twins momma April 13, 2012 at 12:20 pm

I love your hair. Is it naturally curly? How do you get it to look so beautiful and not frizzy???? Coming from a naturally curly hair mama herself. ;)

Next stop? CA?? I’ll look for your book at target today. :)
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22 Corey Feldman April 13, 2012 at 1:54 pm

Wonderful! I will try and make the Bethesda or more likely the JCC event.

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23 Shirley@motivatedmommyoftwo April 13, 2012 at 2:29 pm

These are some cool pictures thanks for sharing. And I am on the lookout for your baby. On my way to Target.
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24 debbisab April 13, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Just got the book. Don’t want to put it down to pick the kids up from school. Oh well…must go now….

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25 Cassie April 13, 2012 at 4:02 pm

Those cupcakes look delicious, and you look like your glowing! Writing a book really is like giving birth to a baby.
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26 Nicolle April 13, 2012 at 6:26 pm

I am sure you have heard this before, in fact I have seen it before, but – you have nice legs! I am jealous!
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27 Erin@MommyontheSpot April 13, 2012 at 8:45 pm

Love those cupcakes!!!
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28 bree April 14, 2012 at 9:18 am

LOVE those cupcake toppers! And everyone is right..you do look amazing. And your hair..your hair..your HAIR! Gah! I am a curly but I can’t EVER get my curls to define like that! Well played, my lady!!!

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29 Carrie April 14, 2012 at 2:40 pm

My fingers hurt.

I’ve had them crossed for so long that I see Austin (or really just anywhere in Texas) pop up on your schedule…they hurt.

But that’s ok…I’m keepin’em crossed and I’m gonna BELIEVE.

=)
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30 Rebecca April 14, 2012 at 9:35 pm

No Delaware dates? :( I wish I could get out to exton or Bethesda but they’re a little far away with two littles. Good luck on your future readings!

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31 DesperatelyErin April 15, 2012 at 1:43 pm

I cannot stop staring at your legs in that pic of you and Nikki. Hot mama! And alas, I suppose it is too much to hope for a date in good old NC :(

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32 Angel21376 April 15, 2012 at 7:34 pm

I am expecting my book in a few days… Thank you Scary Mommies :)
Love your attitude, love everything about scary mommy, you rock hunny!!!! Now tell me when are you coming to Kentucky??? Please of please!!!

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33 Lynn from For Love or Funny April 16, 2012 at 6:27 am

Seeing you and Sarah together reminds me of how much I learned when I listening to the two of you talk at Bloggy Boot Camp years ago! :)
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34 Jennifer (Savor) April 16, 2012 at 11:39 am

You were/are even sexier in person than in photos – how is that possible!!

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35 CindiS April 17, 2012 at 3:07 pm

I had fun seeing you read last night at Barnes and Noble. Yes, it was hot, and yes, I took my sweater off, but after looking back at our photo together, I wish I had been smart like you and left it on.

I stayed up late to read the book~ and laughed and laughed. This morning I cussed you out a little bit, cuz I was so tired. (just a little bit.)
~Cindi
with the purple hair that used to be blue for Autism Awareness month.

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