Day 2 would best be called Misadventures in Meal Prep! It was a disaster. Okay, disaster might be a strong word, but a lot went wrong. At the end of my prep on Saturday I realized I was 1 bag short of chicken so I had ordered some fresh chicken (it was $1.99/lb vs $2.33/lb). …
Freezer Meal Prep Day 1
Saturday was the perfect day to meal prep! My husband and I made a plan for him to watch the kiddos so I could get everything done. I love to meal prep freezer meals because I love just taking something out of the deep freeze, throw it in the microwave or InstaPot and go about …
Meal Prep Preparation
Picture a day that has been a hot mess day (almost every day in our house especially with everyone home and having been cooped up since March). All you want to do is take a few minutes to sit down but it’s 4 pm and you know you have to start getting dinner ready to …
Little Red and RSV
Right now in the United States we are in full on COVID-19 mode. The news, media, and social media is constantly talking about COVID-19. While it is important to stay up-to-date on the current illnesses, there is an illness that will be making it’s return for the season soon that has me on edge: RSV. …
Saying Yes Even When It’s Hard
For the millionth time today I hear, “Mommy can we…” fill in the blank with any number of requests. The house is a disaster, my feet hurt, I’m tired, and I just want to sit and have everyone quiet. Today we’ve gone for a walk, played outside in the oppressive heat, had breakfast, lunch, and …
Birthday Party Crazy!
Birthday parties are so fun, aren’t they? There’s the family, the friends, the community, the fun, the laughter, and the CAKE! But the cost can add up quickly if you aren’t careful. Even when you are it can still be costly. It doesn’t have to be though! When my daughter turned ONE, I don’t even …
Saturday Pizza Night
One of my favorite things to do when I was growing up was cooking with my Mom. She taught me a lot of things and I still harbor a love of cooking. I mostly love to do baking (you know, sweets, desserts, all those things I can’t have while I’m pregnant because Gestational Diabetes). I …
How to Get Deals
Yesterday I did a post on our journey to becoming debt free (https://messymamalife.com/debt-free-and-loving-it/). Following along those lines, I thought I would do a post on getting deals/ways to save some money. It may turn into a couple of posts as things are always changing. ***Disclaimer: I am not a professional. I am not a financial …
Debt Free and Loving It!
*Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser, planner, or professional. I am not and do not provide financial advice. I cannot and will not be held responsible for any financial decisions you make from reading this post. It is always best to seek out financial advice from a professional and do your own research and …
Tired? Who Says?
Lately 3rd trimester EXHAUSTION has set in. #Nesting has also set in FULL FORCE. How is it that I am so exhausted and yet I still clean all the time?!!? And how is it that my house is still a mess no matter how often I clean? Oh wait, kids. It seems while I have …