Spring is always a whirlwind. Between school events, travel, sports, and what Missy affectionately calls "May-hem," it can feel like life is moving at full speed. In this quarterly What's Saving My Life episode, Missy reflects on ten things that brought a little more joy, ease, and sustainability to her life between April and June 2026.

From practical solutions like grocery pickup and snack prep to meaningful moments with grandparents, coaching youth soccer, and hiking through Zion National Park with friends, this episode is a reminder that the things saving our lives are often smaller and simpler than we expect.

If you've never made your own "What's Saving My Life" list, this episode might inspire you to start.

Key Takeaways:

• Small conveniences can make a big difference. Whether it was finally using up accumulated samples, embracing grocery delivery, or keeping healthy snacks ready to go, simple systems helped reduce decision fatigue during a busy season.
• Being present in your children's world matters. Volunteering at school provided opportunities to see my daughters in a different environment and connect with the people who invest in them every day.
• Kids are capable of more than we think. One unexpected milestone this spring was watching her youngest daughter decide she was done with nighttime pull-ups and take ownership of the process herself.
• Shared experiences create lasting memories. Whether it was coaching a youth soccer team, watching sports together, or traveling with close friends, some of the most meaningful moments came from doing life alongside others.
• Friendship is worth planning for. The Zion National Park trip served as a powerful reminder that investing time with friends can be both restorative and life-giving.

What's Saving My Life This Spring:

• Using up sample products
• A weekly snackle box filled with fruits and vegetables
• Volunteering at my girls' school
• My youngest daughter nighttime potty training herself
• A new ice cream maker
• Coaching my daughter's soccer team
• Grocery delivery and grocery pickup
• Grandparents
• Watching the Atlanta Braves and women's soccer
• A Zion National Park trip with friends

Resources Mentioned:

• Snackle Box https://www.target.com/p/large-snackle-box-cool-sun-squad-8482/-/A-94824074#lnk=sametab
• Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker https://www.cuisinart.com/pure-indulgence-2-quart-frozen-yogurt-sorbet-ice-cream-maker/ICE-30BCP1.html?srsltid=AfmBOoq58vjUiygTaDGmYjS9x2ouLn3Ji2dOrsZnkbr61cU3rUKXpsEN3aI
• Ben & Jerry's Recipe Book https://www.target.com/p/ben-jerry-s-homemade-ice-cream-dessert-book-by-ben-cohen-jerry-greenfield-nancy-stevens-paperback/-/A-11759333

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