House full of hungry kids, laundry’s not done, and two kids are still missing! A meal plan? Are you kidding! Most mom’s are just trying to feed the troops, without losing a finger!
When it comes to spending money on a meal… for all mom’s around the world, I salute you!
As a retired mother, I can attest that a McDonalds Happy Meal was priceless! And that was back in the day when they were $1.99. Plus, there was a toy inside the box! Kids are happy licking the cheesy wrapper that their burger came wrapped in! Ok, maybe that’s just me… don’t judge! My point is, every mom has one of those days. You know, the days where any kind of food without the cleanup is considered to be a miracle!
So, my answer for today’s prompt is this: Often, the best things in life come without a price tag attached, including food!
Also, I’d like to mention that my homemade stuff is fairly decent!
Take my cookies, for instance…
They’re calorie free, dollar free, and far better for your tummy than food cooked by a complete stranger! How do we know if they washed their hands?
Journey With Me! 
Way back when, when mom had to cook rice only for dinner. Cuz, dad’s medical practice was not getting new patients.
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This gave me such a good laugh—and all the feels! 😂👏 Nothing beats a mom’s meal plan of survival and love. 🍔🍟 And yes, those \$1.99 Happy Meals were *gold*! Your cookies sound like a dream—zero calories and made with heart! 🍪❤️
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I’m so glad to have put a smile in your heart… hugs
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‘…retired mother’ – Never heard that one before.😂 Thanks for the laugh!.
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Oh my.i remember those days when happy meals were so cheap & kids loved getting a little toy. If you were a little short on money but your sweet little ones looked at you with those precious innocent eyes and tou melted and said ok…. let’s go. They were so happy. And if you got the tiny cone for them. Man, those were great moments. I remember putting out a blanket on movie night in front of the TV. I’d plug my popcorn maker in and pop corn with the lid off. I told my kids not to grab the popcorn it’s hot, but they would watch it pip all over and giggle. They still remember that, and they are in their late 40’s. Of course, now we talk about how unsafe that was, lol. As i had grandchildren, i got a large popcorn maker. Turned it on Friday evening and made popcorn all weekend for my grands. Beautiful memories!
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That sounds so fun! What fantastic memories to cherish! Hugs
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Hugs to you. Have a blessed Sunday
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