I'll never make this mistake again...
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Reader, if you're anything like me, sometimes your significant other drives you more insane than the kids do... The week before school starts: John (the day before school starts): "OK, you guys need to go to bed at your school bedtime tonight." Me: *glares at John* Just to give some pretext for those who don’t know, I’m the kids’ step-mom (well, “soon to be” step-mom), so John is usually the one who “sets the rules” for his kids, and the kids live with us full-time. John said he'll deal with the kids back-to-school stuff this year. So I'm thinking "Oh, great! I don't have to worry about that!" Cut to Monday when Willow starts school… "Did you ever find out what teacher Willow has for homeroom?" "Where are the kids' water bottles?" Luckily, I have a lot of backup water bottles. No new lunch bags or backpacks either. John: "I got them new school clothes, which is really all they needed." And that was just day one of the school year. If you’ve ever started a new school year with kids, you know how messy the transition can be—bedtimes, routines, backpacks, lunch packing, and suddenly remembering all the little things at the last possible minute. One of the biggest pain points for me? Dinner. That’s why this year, I’m leaning into meal planning even more. It’s one area where I can set us up for success—and not just for the kids, but for me too. Having a meal plan means fewer last-minute “what’s for dinner?” arguments, fewer takeout nights, and way less stress when everyone’s schedules are pulling in different directions. But I’ll be honest: sometimes meal planning feels like one more thing on the never-ending list. Which is why I’ve been obsessed with Hello Fresh lately. It takes the decision fatigue completely out of the picture. I don’t have to scroll Pinterest or make another grocery list—Hello Fresh sends everything right to the door, pre-portioned, with simple step-by-step recipes. It’s like meal planning on autopilot. And it’s especially perfect during back-to-school season when I want things to feel easy and doable (and still taste good). So while John may not be the best at remembering water bottles and bedtime routines, at least dinner isn’t something I have to stress about. 😉 👉 Try Hello Fresh with my referral link and take one thing off your plate this school year (literally!). Get 12 free meals on me when you use my referral. *Just to be transparent, I do get a discount if you sign up with my referral code, but Hello Fresh does not pay me for my referrals.* You’ve got enough to juggle right now—dinner doesn’t have to be one of them. 💛 These are referral links; I'm not sponsored, but if you use any of the links below, I may earn points or get a discount on my next purchase. I am not paid to provide these links; I simply enjoy these products and wanted to share them with you. ✨ Hello Fresh – Pre-portioned ingredients, easy recipes, and zero “what’s for dinner?” panic. Click here to try it out for yourself and get 12 free meals on me. P.S. I’d love to hear—what’s your biggest back-to-school headache? Reply and let me know so I can give you some tips in a future newsletter! Keep your family safe with our Emergency Preparedness Plan – only $27! Simple, effective, and tailored for families. Be prepared for any crisis. Click HERE to get your copy today! If you were sent this email from one of your friends or family be sure to check out the FREE Cleaning Checklists: for what to clean and when and the FREE 20 Time Management Strategies for Busy Moms! |
