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 …
Back to School, Part 3
Hopefully you have been following along with my posts about school supplies. Today I’ll be focusing on some of the accessories (backpacks, lunchboxes, etc.) that your kids might need! This post will also include a few things your younger kiddos (Pre-K and Kinder) might need. Most students need a backpack to carry their things to …
Back to School Part 2
If you’ve been following my posts, you know I started a group of posts that list some of my favorite school supplies. I have deferred to my teacher friends from all different age group to start working on some of the most common school supplies requested, things teachers really need, and gifts teachers really want! …
Back to School Part 1
“Back to school. Back to school.” I am hearing Adam Sandler’s voice singing that! The new school year is fast approaching. A lot of schools here in Texas are starting to send out their options for the new school year and some are releasing what in person school will look like. Parents and schools have …
Rock Hunting
Have you heard of rock hunting, or painted rocks, or The Kindness Rock Project? In our area we have this project and I LOVE it! The kids love it too. People paint rocks and then hide them around our city to brighten someone’s day. Most of the rocks say keep or rehide so you could …
Patriotic Recipe Ideas
Good morning! I got up WAY too early this morning. I will need ALL the coffee today. Oh wait, I’m pregnant so I can only have 2 cups…I may not make it through the day. Last night my daughter and I stayed up and watched our local fireworks show…from the comfort of our bed! Our …
Baby #4-Another Honest Post
If you know me personally or have read any of my other blog posts, you know I am expecting baby #4. It is so exciting but it is also scary and uncertain. Don’t get me wrong. I am super excited about our tiny babe. If you know me, you also know we struggled with fertility …