It’s time for another episode of Manzo’d With Children! Lauren, who is getting married any day, and is likely to want to breed does not know what a syllable is. I’m just going to hope she is playing stupid for the cameras because she thinks it is cute. Otherwise, I’d have to write a whole long “KIDS TODAY!” rant. And ain’t nobody got time for that!
Caroline is pissed that she cleans the kitchen every night only to awaken to a mess. They have a staged argument about Caroline doing everything for the kids. Caroline would throw a fit if these kids didn’t still act like they need her to clean up behind them. Albert takes Caroline away for a tennis date. Caroline plays just about as well as I do. Which leaves her plenty of breath to continue bitching about the kids.
The kids decide to clean the house while the parents are away. What could possibly go wrong? This show is way over scripted. These people are normally funny. Why do they have to stage everything? 
Albie goes to meet Brittany at a diner. I do not believe this relationship exists. I think this chick just wants to be on the show. They actually acknowledge that they haven’t talked since last season was filmed.
Caroline and Albert go out for a nice dinner. I would not say it was a particularly romantic date. It seems like there are a lot of really good Italian restaurants in New Jersey. Sadly, we don’t have many of those in Atlanta. Caroline is worried that Lauren doesn’t know how to budget. Well, Caroline, it’s high time she figured that out. Albert says he is only going to spoil Lauren at Christmas. I don’t believe him. Lauren is his only daughter.
Caroline sells her homemade soaps at Cafface. I think that is cute. I would buy one if I were close just because Caroline made them. Actually, I could probably own my own soap and body wash store. When a woman reaches a certain age, she tends to be gifted a lot of scented body products. Or maybe people are just trying to give me a hint.
Albie tells Caroline and Lauren that he and Brittany are going to give things another go. Caroline wants us to know that she has cut the apron strings with her kids. Now she is their advisor. About every little thing. At Cafface, as Caroline is setting up Lauren’s displays, she advises her about learning to live without her father’s credit card. Jacqueline shows up and delivers her line, “Does she still have her daddy’s credit card?” like a pro. Caroline runs out of breath explaining to Lauren that she needs to be prepared for the changes that are going to happen in her life.
Lauren has never had to pay for gas. She says she doesn’t feel that is something she should have to pay for. I actually understand that sentiment. Unfortunately, life often works out where you have to pay for your own gas and take your care in for an oil change yourself. It’s a sad fact of life for some of us.
Lauren is pissed that her mother doesn’t think she is prepared to be married. She ends up throwing Caroline and Jacqueline out of the store.
Next week: It’s Lauren’s bridal shower. And Chris has a box that looks like there is a person inside as her gift. IT BETTER BE GREGGY BENNETT! How the hell is he missing all of this?
So Albie is straight? Yawn.
You saw him with a chick two seasons in a row now. That surely means he is straight.
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On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 1:17 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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“Surely”. I will start watching this when they admit that he and greggy were fwb. Then, it will be interesting.
I was reading twitter. I’m not a huge Manzo family fan, but I am not a hater either. Some of these weirdos on twitter are nasty to Caroline and her kids.
They say Albie is gay because he is not married… Uh isn’t Albie in his late 20’s??? People are so stupid.
That is why we leave that sort of nonsense to the Twitter trolls.
On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 2:45 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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If gas is the ONLY thing Lauren is having her Daddy pay for – Lauren is doing ok and Mamma needs to back off.
Actually, even if gas isn’t the only thing… Mamma Caroline should back off – the boys are feeding off the family teat more than their sister, who has a viable business that has been there for more than one season.
Excellent points!
I’d also like to add…in the end if the kids don’t have certain skills, especially after having lived at home for a good portion of their adult life..or in Lauren’s case I think it’s all if it, who is to blame for them not knowing how to take care of a house (boys too) or budget? Caroline (and Albert) I’m talking to you. If you enable or spoil them don’t be so appalled they can’t function….unless of course it’s for storyline.
A friend of mine is like that with her 2 girls. One in college the other just graduated and she’s always complaining how they don’t know the right way to clean and a bunch of other stuff. Um…you raised them….but I say that only in my head. ?
This show sounds sweet. But I cringe when I see the name cafface. It is so horrible.
I agree. I just don’t get it. Is it supposed to be some sort if shortened version of cafe for your face (meaning make up and skin care)? Not appealing. And why did I think that it closed? Maybe it just moved?
Congrats TT!!
Love the new look ! You totally deserve it & much more for ALL the hard work you do w integrity ! It’s refreshing to read this blog so TY! I don’t watch Manzo’s but just happen to read your re-cap & will be near Cafface so wanted to see if you would like me to get you a soap from Caroline? I shop there from time to time when in that area due to work.. I will be there soon so will gladly send you some soap ! Last time I was there Caroline was there so we spoke briefly but I am so not a fan. I think she could tell too
Aw thanks MSC! But my bathroom closet is brimming with soaps of many kinds.
On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 6:12 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I wish I could see what it is about this woman that you like. Sounds like she hasn’t changed one bit from her days on RHONJ and her kids are still as tied to her skirts as always. But I did appreciate the laugh I got reading the name Cafface-I had totally forgotten about that clunker!
Great recap! At first I was afraid this show would be boring but the Manzos are entertaining so it seems to be ok to watch. Also I am a customer of Vitos deli and have also done business with them so I get a kick out of seeing them on TV. I do agree with you though, this show does appear a bit scripted.
I have to put in my two cents to even out things….I love Caroline. Not the daughter so much. But I do love Carline and have since day one. OK, there is my two cents.
Of course it’s scripted, it’s so over the top scripted and I wish they would just say that’s it’s a half hour family comedy instead of playing it off as reality. It’s funny, I’d watch but it’s annoying to think they think people believe it’s real…but I guess plenty of people do! It’s crazy to think that if a couole lives at home for a few months they can buy a 700,000 plus house! Exactly what are their expenses now that they would be saving that much money? Ridiculous but they need a set up for next season and then of course there will be a baby! I believe last year it came out that Albue really didn’t know Britney? I don’t like Jaqueline on the show, she’s too much of a “character” for me.
Who is Greggy Bennett??
I think deep down Lauren is scarrry smart or tricky creepish…must use caution w that chick and she does say the dumb-what’s a syllable- things to feel cutesy girly, bc she’s a real hater brute I’m not sure why Vito is doing this to himself…maybe he’s too scared to back out of relationship, done deal but I’d fake death to get away from her if I was him.