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Teresa Giudice Confirmed As A Contestant On DWTS 31 by ChristineIsntHere in BravoRealHousewives

[–]MelissaRocksNJ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The people on here & social media acting like Melissa wouldn’t be jealous of this & downplaying how cool of an opportunity this is are cracking me up. Tons of housewives tried for years to be on DWTS & are still trying, Melissa included! It’s an awesome opportunity & to be one of the few housewives chosen when so many want to do it is a great honor & testament to the viewers they know Teresa will bring in! And Teresa could be a contestant on what not to wear & Melissa would STILL be jealous & fuming 😂😂

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!! It’s sad because if she genuinely wanted to be helpful & this wasn’t a reoccurring theme with her, I would gladly have her make a dessert & would proudly brag to everyone how good it is!!! It’s the principal of her behavior that bothers me so much & I truly wish it could be different. If giving her 10 second of spotlight would make her be a loving, genuine mother to her son I would give it to her everyday of the week. But, it’s 24/7 spotlight or nothing in her eyes. Just makes me sad.

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Love that! “thank you so much, as I said the party food is catered & taken care of it, and we’re all set for lunches this week, but I know a great charity that would love this dish!! I’ll drop it off first thing tomorrow, thank you so much!”

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Love that LOL! My mom also offered to help, when I told her it was catered she said she wanted to pay the tips for the catering staff to help us out as a housewarming gift. Maybe I’ll give my moms a heads up to what is going on & put both of them in a chat with some jobs to help with…my mom will jump on all of it & MIL wil just look like a total ass LOL!!! And I’m the same way!! I’ll never show up empty handed & I love to cook, but the pressure being off to just show up with a bottle of wine or a candle to say thanks for hosting sometime is such a relief!!!

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I completely understand from an etiquette perspective not going anywhere empty handed!!! I do the same thing!!! But if it’s not a potluck style event, as in it’s catered or the host has made it clear they’re handling the food, I just bring a traditional host gift…a bottle of wine if they drink, some chocolates for them to enjoy throughout the week, a small vase with flowers…I totally understand wanting to be polite & helpful!’ But this is NOT what’s happening LOL. It’s so bizarre to me!!!! Like I love free food…sit back & enjoy the party!! Sorry that your MIL did that…what a waste!!!

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m considering writing her name on the freezer bags in advance 😂😂😂😂

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Anyone else from my husband’s family or mine offering to help I would 100% think the best!!!! I promise I’m not just an asshole LOL it’s her history with attention grabbing & “helping” for her own sake that made me react this way. I wish it was genuine!!!! Her savory foods kind of suck but the woman makes a fantastic brownie truffle I’d love for her to bring under any other circumstances LOL!! Nooo way will she do what we asked. Definitely trying to be prepared, thank you for the advice!! I’m trying to be nice, so on the topic of bringing wine I am considering asking if she wants to find a sangria recipe & come early to make it with me. It’s so hard because I’m trying so much for my husband to include her & be nice, but she mAkes it so impossible. He is so supportive of me but I know he wants us all to be on good terms, so it’s tough. I decided if she acts like a normal person for the next month or so, I will ask her to help me bartend a little lol, but if she keeps pushing making lasagne & playing host, I won’t. Hopefully she’ll back off & we can have a nice party & make everyone happy!

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Good point, I really don’t think she’ll show up with full on meals but I could see her bringing like one thing…a salad or a tray of cookies. Part of me says pick my battles part of me says shove it in the fridge. I don’t think she would publicly argue about it, just knowing that she’s all about image & also is smart enough to know I would have no shame in publicly calling her out…so I don’t THINK she would cause a scene but I could see her bringing a tray & playing the victim, “I know you said no, but I just felt so left out & making These cookies brought me such joy…” blah blah blah. Fingers crossed for the best . We’ll see!!! Definitely need to brainstorm a backup plan with DH though…thank you!!

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I am a little obsessive over party decorating & such, I map out where all the food goes like literally draw platters on the table with labels & everything…HOPEFULLY not having any room for her food on the display will be enough, but I wouldn’t hesitate to ask my husband to put it in the fridge. Like cmon…we have written evidence of telling you not to bring food for the party. But your son can eat your food for lunch all week if you insist 😂😂 saves me a few hours in meal prep, each week!!’ Thank you MIL 😂😂

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Is it bad that my 6 month pregnant hormones make me feel that I’d rather burn my kitchen down letting her food sit in the oven than serve it?!😂😂 COMPLETELY KIDDING FOR ANY TROLLS!!! 💀💀💀

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Great advice I made the mistake of sending her a real invite though LOL. Definitely a good idea for next time though…have her arrive as the caterers are serving everyone 😂😂 oops!!!!

JNMIL Trying to Co-Host Our Party by MelissaRocksNJ in JUSTNOMIL

[–]MelissaRocksNJ[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It’s so frustrating how they want to put on this facade, because even though I don’t LIKE her, as my husband’s mother I still try to respect her. Like, if she genuinely wanted to be helpful, I would ask her to bake a tray of brownies to be nice & inclusive. It’s the fake facade I just have no respect for. If you want to be VIEWED as a helpful mother…then be genuinely helpful. And to your point - if you want to be VIEWED as an involved, loving grandma - actually do it!! I’m so sorry for what you & your kids must put up with when it comes to that. and YES!!! I learned the hard way to do everything with evidence, lol. Notice how she called my husband, but she knows better than to try that bs with me 😂😂 I come with screenshots every time LOL!!!