Jan 16, 2024
Encouraging those who want to be stay-at-home moms
Dec 15, 2023
Christmas is around the corner
Dec 14, 2023
Cold and Flu Remedies
Thanksgiving was a hit. We made amazing memories, had way too much pumpkin pie, and did some Black Friday shopping.
We put up our Christmas decor. The Mister turned to me and said, "You know with the Christmas tree up it feels so cozy in here. You did a great job." It's the little things he says that melt me.
I love making a house a home with him and our kids. I'm so grateful for them.
After what feels like a month of sickness, we are all turning a corner. In the thick of it, I went to Walmart for a heating pad and some Epson salt. When I left, I had those items, plus groceries, home decor, a new outfit, and some toys. We can chalk that shopping spree up as an act of me being Santa’s helper this year (also some much needed retail therapy). If you have some sicknesses at home, pickup whatever you need plus anything “Santa” needs Walmart.
Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post.
Nov 15, 2023
Target got me...again
It's sunny and 70 here in Texas. I love that we live in the south because it makes the holiday season so much more enjoyable. We don't have to Trick-or-Treat in jackets. We can go to the park on Christmas. It feels like we are on vacation year round. Sure, the white snow looks more festive, but after living in Michigan for 6 years, I got all the festive I need.
The dollar spot of Target got me today. Things were actually a dollar, and in this day and age it seems like a dang miracle. Even the Dollar Store is charging $1.20!
Salmon and potatoes is what's for dinner tonight. Whenever I am talking to a friend on the phone, we always ask each other, "what are you making for dinner tonight?" And since we are all friends here, what are you having for dinner? Let me know in the comments below. Give us all some ideas.
I forgot that with a baby, there is always a mess somewhere. While you are cleaning one mess, they are off making another. On and on this goes, until your house looks like wild animals live there. I've read to wait until the end of the day to clean up, but goodness by the end of the day I am spent. I don't have an ounce of energy in me, and the last thing I want to do is clean. I've just come to accept that there will be a mess somewhere, but I try to keep up on tidying as much as I can.
Today, I am thankful for all of you. It is because of you that I get to write, be creative, share outfits, and support my family. Thank you for being here. It means more than you know.
XO,
Mrs. Measom
Nov 14, 2023
Grandmillennial Christmas Decor + Round Here
I have a long list of things to do, and SJ does not want to nap. The list gets longer and longer as he avoids those precious moments for both him and I to recharge, but when he doesn't want to nap I know something is bothering him.
Having a baby, I can sometimes feel helpless. If something is bothering SJ, for example if a tooth is coming in, he can't tell me. It hurts my soul that I don't know exactly what he needs 100% of the time.
Motherhood is magical in the way that it teaches you to love others so fully, but hard because you love your kids so much you just want to take away all their pain and sadness but you can't.
Talking to my mom, I realize that feeling doesn't ever go away. No matter how old your kids are, you always want to carry their burden for them if not at least with them. "It never ends," she says. Great. Ha-ha.
XO,
Mrs. Measom
Nov 13, 2023
Christmas Gift Guide + A Round Here
I currently have a sheet pan dinner in the oven. It smells delicious. We are having roasted rosemary red potatoes and garlic herb chicken. I need all the easy, simple, and healthy meals as a mom of 3. What is your favorite weeknight meal? Please, share below in the comment section. I need all the easy weeknight meals.
SJ is so smart. DC was eating a bowl of Mama's homemade popcorn, and he set his bowl down to get some water. As soon as DC left the room, SJ sprinted over to the bowl and started chowing his popcorn. When DC caught him, SJ looked at him with a guilty smile and said, "hi." I couldn't stop laughing. Little smartie.
I cannot figure out where October went, and now we are half way through November. Goodness time is just flying by y'all. I cannot wait for Thanksgiving. The rolls. The chocolate pie. Oh my!
Our Christmas decor is up, and it feels so comfy and cozy in here. Having SJ has made life feel so much more complete, and full. It is so humbling to see the world through your baby's eyes. I love seeing his excitement for simple things, like seeing our Christmas tree for the first time, or the ornaments being hung. He loves the ornaments. It is just precious, and such a good reminder of just how blessed we truly are.
Mama has go to get her Christmas shopping done before December. I like to enjoy December, and not focus on pressies. Thus, here are some of my gift guides. Hope this helps!
XO,
Mrs. Measom
Nov 9, 2023
Happy Thursday
Yesterday it was sunny and 90 degrees and today it's cold and raining. Welcome to Texas.
I'm looking for Christmas decor, but I don't know what I want it to look like. Essentially I look high and low and find nothing. When I was explaining this to my husband he said, "That's great. Let's keep it that way." That man and his jokes.
I have a roast in the slow cooker, and it smells delicious. I realized today I love the slow cooker because I only dirty one pan and it's easy. Name me a mom who doesn't need or want an easy meal.
I need to meal plan and go grocery shopping. My new way of making a terrible chore not so terrible is by stopping at Swig. IYKYK
I've started buying Christmas gifts because I found some good deals. Have y'all started shopping yet?
My house is always a mess. Trying to put up Christmas decor with a toddler is a joke.
Happy Thursday, y'all!
XO,
Mrs. Measom