Mommy & Me Memoirs: Weekend Recap- A Budget-Friendly Adventure of Smiles and Surprises!
Hey there, fellow adventurers! 🌟 Another weekend of mommy-son shenanigans is in the books, and I can't wait to spill the beans on our budget-friendly escapades! 🎉
Saturday Smoothie Shenanigans: Our Saturday kicked off with a pit stop at SmoothieKing, where I had grand plans of sharing a green smoothie with my little sidekick. However, my ambitious sharing dreams were crushed as my son chugged it down like a smoothie connoisseur. 😂 Note to self: Teach sharing, but also secretly revel in his smoothie enthusiasm.
Trader Joe's Triumph: Next up, it was off to Trader Joe's for our weekly grocery haul. I've got our grocery list filled with fresh veggies and essentials for the week. And let me tell you, the hype around Trader Joe's Mandarin Chicken is REAL! It's a game-changer - delicious, budget-friendly, and perfect for dinner with enough leftovers for a tasty lunch. Oh, and those mini gingerbread cookies? A hit with my husband and son! I highly recommend adding them to your cart for some sweet satisfaction.
Bonus tip: Affordable Meal Idea ($15 for everything!)
Trader Joe's Veggie Fried Rice
Chicken Chowmein (I couldn’t find a link)
Kroger Savings Stash: Since I'm the queen of budgeting, we swung by Kroger for some wallet-friendly picks. Mama's gotta save where she can, right?
Santa Photo Success (Sort of!): Sunday's plan was to capture some precious moments with Santa at the local mall. Let me tell you, the initial shots? Not exactly the stuff of holiday card dreams (check out the hilarious evidence in the photos). But, oh my heart, the magic happened when I hopped into one pic, and suddenly, a big grin appeared on my son's face. Parenting win! 🎅
Toy Store Tales: The adventure continued at a toy store where Lennox immersed himself in a world of dinosaur figurines, toy cars, and plushies. Anticipating a tantrum when leaving? Surprisingly, he was a trooper! We snagged two toys of his choice, and happiness levels reached an all-time high. Plus, a quick pit stop for Mama's Thai tea and a strawberry smoothie for the little guy - because shopping is hard work!
Joann Finds and DIY Dreams: Last but not least, we hit up Joann for some Christmas knick-knacks and holiday bargains. From Christmas tree earrings to festive headbands, Santa socks, and a firefighter ornament for the hubby – all at a whopping 60% off. Score! Stay tuned for a DIY with the Santa happy face iron-on patch. Crafting magic, here we come!
This weekend was filled with smiles, surprises, and the kind of budget-friendly magic that makes the heart happy. Until next weekend's adventures, keep on exploring, fellow moms! 💖
