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What happens when you leave the office, trade coworkers for toddlers, and suddenly realize you miss adult conversation just as much as a paycheck?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about finding community in motherhood and turning your household clutter into cash—without leaving your house. I’m joined by Olivia, aka The Marketplace Mom, who has completed 800+ porch pickups and mastered the art of selling on Facebook Marketplace safely, efficiently, and without the overwhelm.

As we wrap up our January Home Reset, Olivia shares exactly how moms can start selling what they no longer need—from used tennis shoes to baby gear to even broken appliances (yes, really!) We break down what actually sells, common mistakes new sellers make, why porch pickup is the safest option, and the mindset shift that makes Marketplace feel empowering instead of intimidating.

Plus, we chat about modern mom “coworkers,” playdate dinners as the ultimate mom hack, and why Marketplace might just be the most flexible side hustle in motherhood.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The easiest first item to sell if you’ve never listed before
• Why porch pickup beats parking lot meetups every time
• What items are always worth listing (and which ones surprise people)
• How to avoid no-shows, burnout, and Marketplace frustration
• Why patience—not price cuts—is the real secret to selling

If you’re decluttering, craving adult interaction, or looking for a low-effort way to put extra money back in your pocket, this episode is for you.

🎧 Follow Olivia at @themarketplacemom

💰 Grab her Marketplace Guides here, and

📲 Tag us when you list your first item: @caroline_dettman

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It’s Monday, January 5th, 2026 — the first mom work week of the new year — and this is our first Monday meeting of 2026. Welcome back to The Modern Mom.

In today’s episode, Caroline Dettman kicks off the year with some much-needed mom water cooler talk, because stay-at-home moms deserve community, conversation, and a break room too. We’re chatting pop culture (yes, Tom Brady and Alix Earle), billion-dollar lottery dreams, and why moms are still carrying the majority of the mental load and invisible labor at home — especially when it comes to healthcare.

You’ll also hear:

• Why moms are the true CEOs of family healthcare (and the stats that prove it)
• A powerful mindset shift for recognizing your unpaid labor
• The 5:1 parenting rule that can boost your child’s confidence and reduce family stress
• How to reset your home after winter break without burning out
• A flexible 10-day home reset challenge designed for real mom schedules
• A simple routine rundown to help you plan smarter for next year’s holidays
• A Mom Hack Monday on screen-free activities that actually work
• A Mom Hall of Fame fantasy draft featuring the best screen-free gifts and activities for kids

If you’re a stay-at-home mom, working mom, or anywhere in between — and you’re trying to recover from winter break, reduce overwhelm, and start the new year feeling more organized and seen — this episode is for you.

Pour your coffee, clock in, and let’s start the year together.

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In this Christmas week episode of The Modern Mom, Caroline Dettman welcomes you to the busiest week of the year and gives credit where it’s due: to the moms holding the entire season together. From teacher gifts and theme days to concerts, cookies, and clean Christmas pajamas, if you made it this far—you’re crushing it.

In today’s water cooler chat, Caroline covers:

• The viral teacher who shot his shot with Khloé Kardashian
• Macaulay Culkin trying to convince his kids he’s not Kevin from Home Alone
• Kylie Kelce’s refreshing take on aging, Botox, and raising confident daughters
• Pete Davidson officially entering his girl-dad, minivan era (yes, really)

Then, Caroline switches gears into Christmas Morning CEO mode, sharing her family’s non-negotiable rules for a calmer, slower, more enjoyable holiday morning—including what must be pre-assembled, how presents are opened, and why routines don’t disappear just because it’s Christmas.

Finally, she answers the real question: what do moms actually want for Christmas? (Hint: it’s not another candle.) From sleep and robot vacuums to mental-load-saving systems and uninterrupted couch time, this episode is equal parts funny, validating, and painfully accurate.

Pour the coffee, take a breath, and let this be your reminder: you are doing an incredible job—and the CEO of your home never clocks out.

⭐ Don’t forget to leave a five-star rating and review wherever you’re listening.
🎧 New episodes of Modern Moms drop every Monday.

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Find Caroline online:
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Email: carolinethemodernmom@gmail.com