I had never had to learn so much about removing interesting items from clothing before I become a mom. I had never faced so many stubborn stains. Or Googled the best ways to get poop or spit-up out of clothing. And I had never, ever known the pure frustration of trying to peel … [Read more...]
My Secret Formula for Creating the Perfect Grocery Lists
My finely-tuned grocery shopping process that saves me time, money, and sanity! How would you rate your grocery shopping skills? On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being “They’re a complete disaster” and 10 being “I rock it!” where would you fall? If you’re unsure, let me ask you a … [Read more...]
How to Simplify Meals to Save Time & Energy
What is one of the most stressful questions faced by busy moms? It’s that question that pops up at least once a day. It’s a question that, between planning, prepping, and actual completion, consumes hours of our week. Sometimes it’s easy to answer, and sometimes we’re at a … [Read more...]
Turning Chores Into Triggers
As beautiful and enjoyable as motherhood can be, it also has its fair share of unglamorous moments. The mundane, the monotonous, the dirty — motherhood is filled with them. And when all we see is the drudgery of the same dreaded chores day after day, we grow weary. We long for … [Read more...]
The One Change That Transformed My Laundry Game
Ask a group of moms what their biggest homemaking struggles are, and I bet you $100 laundry makes the list. It’s never-ending, it’s not a lot of fun, and it can quickly get out of control. I definitely used to dread laundry days. I could never seem to stay on top of things, we … [Read more...]
March Fabulous Finds {2018}
One of my favorite things about the Internet and social media is the crowdsourcing of awesome-ness. I love learning about new hacks, tools, and products that make life a little easier or more enjoyable. And of course, I always appreciate a great recipe or book recommendation! … [Read more...]
My Favorite (and Easiest) Freezer Cooking Method
Freezer cooking is an absolute must for busy moms who want to feed their families healthy, wholesome meals, stick to a budget, and be prepared for unexpected surprises … and stay sane while they do it! Freezer meals are lifesavers for me, and I’m always surprised at how few women … [Read more...]
I’m a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer
A few days ago as I walked into my store for a day of work, I was greeted with a significant change in temperature from the hallway I had just left. It was freezing. And, if you’ll recall from my posts earlier this winter, I don’t do cold well. I really hate being cold. I kept … [Read more...]
How to Make Beans in the Instant Pot
Homemade beans are much tastier and more economical than what you can find in the store. But they can take hours to make using conventional methods. Using an Instant Pot, however, you can take beans from dried to delicious in one hour! And there's no soaking required! This really … [Read more...]
The Best of The Merry Momma 2017
It’s my anniversary! My blogging anniversary, that is. Two years ago today, with eager excitement and even more trepidation, I hit Publish on The Merry Momma and the blog went live. There was no going back. My words were out there for the world to see. In those two years, a … [Read more...]
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