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#Hotmomtakes
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Hot mom take > Laundry Hack ✨🧺
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Motherhood Hot Takes
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🌸HOT TAKES FOR 🫶MOMs
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Mom Hot takes
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🐾 MOM HOT TAKES (Luffy Edition)
Hot take: If your dog “doesn’t like treats,” it’s not a personality — it’s a cry for help. Meanwhile Luffy would sell ME to a traveling circus for half a stale Milk-Bone. #asklemon8 #lemon8contest #luffydog #dogs #dogsoflemon8
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Dog Mom Hot Takes
Some of y’all let your dogs act like divorced fathers with weekend custody. Luffy misbehaves ONCE and suddenly he’s in a 6-week bootcamp called “Grandma’s house.” #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #dogs #dogsoflemon8
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Hot Takes from a Dog Mom
When other moms brag about their kids getting into Ivy League… I’m like: “My son learned ‘spin’ today and honestly? I think that’s more impressive.” #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #lemon8tea #lemon8contest
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Dog Mom Hot Takes
If my dog doesn’t like you, I will spiritually block you. Soul-level ban. You become a background NPC with no dialogue. My dog’s instincts are undefeated — your character arc ends immediately. #luffydog #lemon8tea #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #lemon8contest
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Hot takes from a millennial/genZ cusp mom! Pt 1!
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my takes as a 27 yr old mom
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Hot Takes from Luffy’s Mom
People say, “You spoil him too much.” Bro, he’s literally the only reason I touch grass or wake up before noon. He gets every treat, every blanket, every inch of my paycheck. Cope. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #lemon8tea #lemon8contest #luffydog
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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Hot Takes from Luffy’s Mom
I would rather spend $40 on a dog toy that lasts 7 minutes than $40 on a dinner with a man that lasts 7 minutes in every sense of the word. 🙂 #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #lemon8tea #lemon8contest
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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Hot Takes from Luffy’s mom
I did not spend $300 on a harness, a seatbelt, a pup cup, and monthly supplements just for my dog to still choose garbage off the street like it’s Michelin-starred cuisine. But I will still chase him for it every time because I’m whipped. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #dogs
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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Cycle breaking parenting hot takes
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Dog Mom Hot Takes
I did not spend hundreds on toys, supplements, and slow-feeder enrichment bowls for my dog to still choose a crusty leaf from the sidewalk. Yet here we are. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #lemon8tea #lemon8contest #luffydog
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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Hot Mom Take: Peace Looks Different These Days ✨
Hot mom take — it’s not always about the outfit or the night out. Sometimes it’s watching your babies finally fall asleep in a new home you worked your heart out for. 💤 Peace looks like messy blankets, soft breathing, and knowing you made it here. #MomLifeUnfiltered #lemon8challenge #H
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Random Not So hottakes🌸🥰🌸
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Mom HOT takes that you’re not going to like 👀
I am raising my children in Usa but with a Romanian background culture, I deeply believe in the traditions and values/ beliefs I grew up with so trying my best to implement them in my children’s education even if I get hate or disagreement on it . I am a fan of nature heals and I’ll always try
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BEATRICE🌸 | MOMMA | GYM ⚡️

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Hot mom takes: GIRL MOM EDITION
Stop being WEIRD. She’s not flirting with grown people or even other children. Shes a happy baby that sometimes gets shy. This gets under my skin so bad, let children be children. Why is this even remotely cute to say?? #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #momlife #girlmomma #hottake
Ky Guzman | SAHM

Ky Guzman | SAHM

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Hot Takes Luffy Heard From His Mom
Luffy: “‘No dogs allowed’ signs are targeted discrimination and I will NOT be gaslit into believing otherwise.” She says this every time she sees a brunch menu. Do you agree with this? #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #dogs #dogsoftiktok
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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A young woman in a white top and pink pants stands smiling next to a scientific research poster titled 'Selective Capture of Carbon Dioxide from Landfill Gas Using Bengan'. The image has a text overlay 'my college hot takes'.
A laptop screen displays a presentation titled 'Exploring the Chemistry of Microplastics: Hands On Learning for Girl Scouts'. The image has a text overlay 'your internships / other involvement in school doesn't have to match your major'.
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what are your academic hot takes? 📚⁉️
As a junior in college, here’s some of my hottest takes as a student! 1. Your internships and involvement in school don’t have to match your major or career goals perfectly! I’ve had internships in policy and education, and they have both shaped who I am as a student! It’s all part of building
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Breastfeeding Hot Takes as a Mom of 4
first i want to say, this post is not to scare any new moms. i actually love breastfeeding. i’ve breastfed all my children. but the reality of it is, breastfeeding is HARD! 1. the cracked & sensitive nipples! 2. pumping 3. engorgement these are few things i hate about breastfeeding.
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Tae🩷

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Dog Mom Hot Takes
If my dog doesn’t like you, I don’t care what your résumé looks like — you’re done. He barks once and you’re blocked. Goodbye. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #dogs #dogsoftiktok
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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#Oldestsiblinghottakes
As the second oldest sibling in the house… my “mom hot take” is for my child to not have very much screen time till they’re school age. So about 5. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge
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Hot Takes MOM Edition…
Why do people feel the need to say these things? Or as they get older say “I used to change your diapers”. Like that’s such an odd thing to hear someone say to my kids. They are young kids! They shouldn’t be hearing any of that at this age or me having to explain what stuff is that they hear. I
Saige | Toddler mom✨🪴❤️

Saige | Toddler mom✨🪴❤️

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Postpartum hot takes
If you’re that girlie who loves to entertain guests while you’re sitting in a diaper with swollen nipples, I give you credit. That girlie is not me. Here’s the thing about postpartum, each mom & baby is going to have their own unique set up & needs. Recovery & bonding time is not linear
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Christine|OTmom

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A darkened image of a purple princess dress, a pink Disney princess baseball cap, and a blue costume on a wall rack. Text overlay reads 'Mini Adult Outfits Cropped tops and tiny shorts for toddlers? No thanks.'
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Hot Take: My “Icks” as a Girl Mom
Being a girl mom is the best — but I still have a few icks that make me cringe: 🚩 Mini adult outfits – Cropped tops and tiny shorts for toddlers? No thanks. 🚩 Telling girls to “be nice” instead of letting them be bold – Strong opinions aren’t rude. 🚩 Gendered toys – My daughter loves trucks an
KRISTEN | Simplifying Mom Life

KRISTEN | Simplifying Mom Life

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Dog Mom Hot Takes
I fully believe my dog understands English, sarcasm, AND my trauma timeline. If he ever starts speaking, half of you are going to jail. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #dogs #dogsoflemon8
Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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A mom and a child are in a room filled with pink banana-shaped objects. Text overlays in blue boxes state: "You don't have to let your kid win every time," "Expensive ≠ better quality," "SAHMs deserve judgement free alone time," "Bedtime is almost always at the same time," and "Vaccines don't cause autism."
Hot takes from a millennial/genZ mom pt. 2!
Here a second part to my hot takes as a genZ, millennial cusp mom! I had my first son at 23 and my second at 25, along the way I’ve come up with quite a few hot takes! I would love to know if you agree, disagrees, or what some of your parenting hot takes are! • Baby registries don’t need to be
Mariana • sahm

Mariana • sahm

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HOT TAKES
Some of my hot takes as a sahm #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #sahm #hottakes #momlife
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Mia | sahm ♥︎

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#MOM HotTakes🫶must haves
#momhottakes #lemon8challenge #foryoupage #homeessenntials #BackToSchool
Beauty Budget Bestie

Beauty Budget Bestie

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Mom Hot Takes
I want my kids to grow up having a close relationship with me. I would rather them consider me a friend instead of hating me. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge @Lemon8Parenting
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Hope Semones | SAHM

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5 Below Wicked Beauty Hot takes ✨
#beautyhottakes #lemon8challenge #wickedmovie #socute #letschat
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Hot Takes ✨🌸
Sunday Funday with daughter 💓💗🩷 Planted the little dirt disc with the seed papers, so cute 🫶🏼🌸🌺🌼🌺🪷🌷 Awesome activity for a calm Sunday Funday at home just me and her 🫶🏼 We will post our results when they bloom 💧☀️🔆🪻🌻🌷🌹🌺🌸 #momhottakes #lemon8challenge
Livs Life ✨SAHM

Livs Life ✨SAHM

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Hot Takes Mom Edition ✨🫶
Hot takes Mom Edition My daughter's First Crazy Mismatch Day at Kindergarten!! It was so fun to dress her up especially because usually it's uniforms so dress down day is nice. Great start to a great year. I know I'm not the only Momma needing some more self care , always pourin
Livs Life ✨SAHM

Livs Life ✨SAHM

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👶Winner List for #MomHotTakes Sep 9-Oct 6!🎉
Congrats to our #MomHotTakes 1.0 winners! ✨ All winners will be contacted via "Notifications" > "Direct message from @Lemon8Parenting " by November 14. Please make sure your DM settings are open and keep an eye out for your message! 💌 Can't wait to see more of yo
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Hot takes from a SAHM
When you spend all morning getting others ready for their day, it doesn't leave much time for Me ! While she wears dresses 👗, I wear Pajamas & bath robes ! While her hair is done up in bows, I wear the famous messy mom buns. While she's wearing expensive shoes, I wear slippe
Livs Life ✨SAHM

Livs Life ✨SAHM

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Mom Takes…
#momhottakes My son transitioned from flag football to football which is a contact sport. I was very nervous. I am very proud of him and I know he always does great in any sport he participates in, but there is always a risk of injury. However, I am very proud that we are both facing this c
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CorporateITChick

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HOT TAKES 🤭 MOM EDITION
What are your hot takes as a #mom ? Do you agree? - if not feel free to let me know your thoughts 💭🤍 #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #controversial #hottake
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Maura

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Hot takes, from a mom of boys
I’m a mom of two boys and I wanted to share some hot takes I have when it comes to raising boys! I do have three sisters and four nieces so I’ve always lived in girl world until I had my boys! I would love to hear your opinions on this and why you do or don’t agree!🥰 💙 Boys aren’t easier: I fee
Mariana • sahm

Mariana • sahm

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Hot Takes from Luffy’s Mom
Dog parks are like real-life season finales. Drama. Betrayal. A strange dog named Kevin trying to start beef. The owner who refuses to leave even though Kevin is committing war crimes by the water bowl. I’m just trying to let my dog sniff grass without entering the Thunderdome. #momhottakes
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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Mom Hot Takes🤍🖤
🔥 Mom Hot Takes incoming! Not everyone will agree, but these are the little truths that keep me grounded. Which one do you secretly agree with? 👀💬 #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #momknowsbest #unfiltered #momlife
Sugarfreemommy

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Luffy Overhears His Mom’s Hot Takes
Luffy: “If your ‘signature dish’ is avocado toast, congratulations, you’ve reinvented toppings on bread.” She ranted for seven minutes. I sat there quietly. I respect the passion. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #dogs #dogsoflemon8
Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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hot takes
you can’t “spoil a baby” babies are meant to be held & loved on. remember, a baby has been surrounded by warm fluid for 9-10 months. so of course being out in the world is very different for them. don’t let anyone tell you you’re holding your baby too much. 💙🩷 #momhottakes #lemon8challenge
Tae🩷

Tae🩷

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Hot takes from a mom of boys pt. 2
I’m here to share my part two of hot takes I have as a mom of two boys!🥰 my part one did pretty well and wanted to share some more! I grew up with three sisters and currently have 4 nieces, i had friends and my sisters friends around all the time while growing up. I lived in girl world for so long
Mariana • sahm

Mariana • sahm

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Hot takes from a boy mom
He brought two sodas 🥤 just to show me this 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️😒 #momhottakes #lemon8challenge
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Hot Takes ✨Mom Edition
Hot Takes Mom Edition 🩷 Mom & Daughter Time To be Silly Together. Laughter is the best medicine. Laugh like no one is watching. Time Flies when your having fun 🫶🏼🩷 How many kids do you have & how old?? #momhottakes #lemon8challenge
Livs Life ✨SAHM

Livs Life ✨SAHM

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My Hot Takes on Studying as a Dean List Student 👩‍🎓
Hot take: Studying should work for you—not the other way around. 🔥📚 I used to think there was a “right” way to study. You know, the highlight-every-word, rewatch-every-lecture, rewrite-your-notes-three-times kind of hustle. But here’s the truth I wish I knew earlier: studying isn’t one-size-fits
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Stella Studies

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MOM HOT TAKES: breastfeeding & mental health
there’s so much pressure on moms to breastfeed in our society, especially on social media. people often push the idea that “breast is best.” and YES! breastmilk does have benefits, the truth is that a baby needs a healthy mom just as much as they need breastmilk. a lot of women like myself face
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Jenn

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My Mom Hot Takes (except I don’t have kids)
I don’t have kids yet, but when I do here are some possibly controversial things I will be doing as a parent 1. No youtube for quite a while!!! I never had any restrictions on the internet growing up and saw many things that probably did some damage to my forming brain. My boyfriend’s little siste
jocie 🤍🎀☀️🌷

jocie 🤍🎀☀️🌷

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Hot Takes: Mom Edition 🧍‍♀️
What are some of your hot takes? Being a mom takes a lot. But that doesn’t mean you need to restrict what you do. Your mental & physical wellness matters just as much as the baby’s. Going out and doing things with other or just you and baby can improve you mental and physical wellbeing. Whe
mady | sahm 🩷✨

mady | sahm 🩷✨

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Several lip balm tubes, criticized in the article for their toffee flavor, poor application, and being an ineffective dupe.
ELF HOT TAKES
#beautyhottakes #lemon8challenge Although I was dissing on the summer fridays dupes, I use them quiet often. Yummy gummy smells and tastes absolutely delicious. Strawberry shortcake smells good. Blackberry sorbet smells good, although it doesnt match my skin color. #elfbest #elfmakeup #e
tbhkelsey

tbhkelsey

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Gen Z parenting hot takes
You guys liked my first round of Gen-Z parenting stances, so here are some more. We’re raising kids in a social, political, and digital climate that’s unlike anything before. And no, that doesn’t mean we’re being lazy or clueless. It just means we’re responsible for redefining what motherhood will
Megann Louise

Megann Louise

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Mom HotTakes
🧸: Wipe warmers 3/10 the brand that I got was terrible I hated it half of the time only the first 6 wipes were warm and the others were cold another thing was it was a struggle to get one wipe out of the warmer wouldn’t get it again unless there’s another brand that’s better than the one I got
Jackie

Jackie

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A white fluffy dog lies on a patterned ground, framed by two pieces of toast with hearts. The image features the text "Dog Mom Hot Takes" and "Lemon8 @fawnnivalen."
Luffy’s Mom’s Hot Takes
If my dog and a random human both needed saving at the same time? I’m choosing my dog, because he has never once trauma-dumped at 3am or borrowed money he didn’t pay back. #momhottakes #lemon8challenge #luffydog #lemon8tea #lemon8contest
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Luffy - Fawn’s Dog

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