The Weekly Reset That Saves My Sanity
(Plus Lily’s Guacamole Recipe)
A real-life Easter Sunday recap, Lily’s homemade guacamole, and why every busy mom needs a weekly meal planning reset using my free themed dinner planner.
Easter Sunday this year was a little different.
A little busy.
A little quiet.
A little productive.
A little emotional.
A little reset.
And honestly… I think I needed exactly that.
Easter Brunch at Home
I hosted a small Easter brunch at our house this year. Nothing huge, nothing fancy — just the way I like it. Simple food, family, and everyone gathered around the kitchen island talking and snacking.
The highlight of the brunch was Lily’s new guacamole recipe, which she insisted on making herself. And I have to say… it was actually really good. Like, really good.
There is something so special about watching your kids start to cook, experiment, and take ownership in the kitchen. That might honestly be one of my favorite parts of being a dietitian and a mom — seeing food become part of their lives in a fun, normal way.
Food doesn’t have to be perfect.
It just has to bring people together.
Lily’s Simple Guacamole Recipe
The highlight of our Easter brunch this year wasn’t the ham or the muffins — it was Lily’s guacamole. She’s been really into making her own recipes lately, and this one was so simple and so good that I told her we had to share it.
What I love about this recipe is that it’s easy enough for kids to make, but it’s actually really flavorful.
Lily’s Guacamole
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice from ½ lime
- Juice from ½ lemon
- A few shakes of garlic powder
- A few shakes of pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Directions:
- Cut the avocados and scoop into a bowl.
- Mash with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Add lime juice and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Mix everything together and taste. Add more lime or seasoning if needed.
- Serve with tortilla chips, veggies, or on tacos.
She made it completely by herself, and I’m pretty sure she was more proud of that bowl of guacamole than anything else on the table.
And honestly, those are the moments I want my kids to remember — being in the kitchen, making food, trying new things, and being part of family meals.
The Second Half of the Day
After brunch, the kids went to their dad’s for the second half of the day, and the house got very quiet very fast.
And instead of sitting down… I did what moms do.
I did four loads of laundry.
Four.
Loads.
You know that laundry that just sits there all week and then suddenly becomes your entire personality on Sunday? That was me.
Later, I spent some time at Zorro’s sister’s house, which was really nice and relaxed and exactly what the day needed.
And somewhere in the middle of all of this, I did something very unlike me…
I ordered hot lunch for the kids for the rest of April.
I never do that. I am usually packing lunches, cutting fruit, making snack boxes, all the things. But honestly? It felt like a gift to my future self.
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is take something off your plate.
It Was an Odd Sunday — But a Good One
The day didn’t look like a Pinterest Easter.
It didn’t look like a perfectly planned holiday.
It didn’t look like a full day with my kids.
But it did look like:
- God
- Family
- Rest
- Laundry
- Planning ahead
- Letting go of perfection
- Resetting for the week
And honestly, that’s real life.
Why Mondays Feel So Much Better With a Weekly Meal Plan
By Sunday night, I always start thinking about the week ahead:
- What are we eating?
- What nights are busy?
- What do I already have in the fridge?
- Do I need groceries?
- Are we doing leftovers?
- Is one night breakfast for dinner?
- Is one night slow cooker?
- Is one night takeout?
Because here’s the truth:
Dinner is not stressful because of cooking.
Dinner is stressful because of deciding.
Decision fatigue is real, especially for moms.
And that is exactly why I created my Themed Dinner Planner.
If you want to make dinners easier this week, you can download my Free Themed Dinner Planner here:
Download the Free Themed Dinner Planner
It might just become your favorite weekly reset tool too.
The Themed Dinner Planner (Free Resource)
This planner is one of the simplest things I’ve ever made, but it might be one of the most helpful.
Instead of asking yourself every day:
“What should we have for dinner?”
You already know:
- Monday = Slow Cooker
- Tuesday = Tacos
- Wednesday = Pasta
- Thursday = Sheet Pan
- Friday = Pizza
- Saturday = Grill or Leftovers
- Sunday = Family Dinner
Suddenly meal planning becomes 10 minutes instead of an hour, grocery shopping is easier, and dinner feels less chaotic.
It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about making life easier.
If you do nothing else this week, try this small reset:
Sunday Reset Checklist
- Do 1–2 loads of laundry
- Look at your calendar
- Write down dinners for the week
- Order groceries or make a list
- Prep 1 fruit and 1 vegetable
- Pick 1 slow cooker or easy dinner
- Plan leftovers for one night
That’s it.
Not perfection.
Not a full meal prep marathon.
Just a reset.
Final Thoughts
This Easter Sunday wasn’t perfect, but it was real.
It was family, food, laundry, planning, and a little bit of quiet.
And sometimes that’s exactly what we need before a new week begins.
A reset.
A plan.
And maybe Lily’s guacamole again.
That’s what Sundays are really for — not perfection, but resetting for the week ahead.
If your weeks feel chaotic at dinnertime, start with a simple weekly plan. Download the free Themed Dinner Planner, stick it on your fridge, and give yourself one less thing to think about this week.
Download the Free Themed Dinner Planner
