Our December 2025 Meal Plan (How I Meal Planned for a Family of 5 Without Losing My Mind)
A real look at how I meal planned in December for a family of five, handwritten pages, repeated dinners, crossed-out grocery lists, and all. This is what a flexible, real-life monthly meal plan actually looks like when you’re feeding kids, juggling work, and keeping decision fatigue low.
ChatGPT Is My Trainer: Day 2 of My Real-Life Lower Body & Core Workout
A real-life look at Day 2 of my “ChatGPT Is My Trainer” series—lower body and core strength training done in a garage gym, built for consistency, real schedules, and a body that’s changing with age.
How I’m Tracking Macros in Lose It Without Burning Out
I’m tracking macros in Lose It without overthinking food or chasing perfection. After 21 days of consistent tracking — through holidays, travel, and real life — I’ve learned that simple, repeatable meals and low-stress systems matter more than variety or motivation.
How I Meal Plan for a Family of 5 (Without Strict Recipes or Schedules)
I don’t meal plan with strict recipes or rigid schedules. I plan in a way that leaves room for real life. In this post, I share exactly how I meal plan for a family of five using a flexible system that keeps us fed, reduces decision fatigue, and actually works during busy weeks.
ChatGPT Is My Trainer: How I’m Using AI to Build a Sustainable Fitness Routine
I didn’t set out to make ChatGPT my personal trainer. I was looking for a way to stay consistent with training without burning out, overthinking, or restarting every few weeks. This post explains why I’m using ChatGPT as my trainer, how I set it up, and how it fits into the flexible systems I already use for meal planning, groceries, and tracking progress.
What We Cooked in November 2025 (How I Meal Planned for a Family of 5 Without Losing My Mind)
In November 2025, I meal planned for a family of five during one of the busiest months we’ve had all year. Between school changes, sports, family visits, and work commitments, this post breaks down what we actually cooked, how I planned meals without strict schedules, and why flexible meal planning mattered more than perfection.
2025 Christmas Gifts for Young Adults & College Students | Real-Mom Picks
Every year it gets trickier — they’re old enough to have their own money but still expect something under the tree. I try to focus on gifts that make their day-to-day life easier, more fun, or just a little more comfortable.
Real-Mom Picks: 2025 Christmas Gifts for Kids Who Have Everything
Finding the perfect gift for kids can be tough — especially when it feels like they already have everything. This 2025 Kids Gift Guide is packed with real-mom favorites that spark creativity, inspire play, and make Christmas morning magical. Some links are through Benable, and I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.