The Grocery Store Threat Cycle

Have you ever been in that moment where you’ve saved grocery shopping for Sunday evening, and now you have to take the kids with you?

They start “misbehaving”
standing up in the cart
running around the store
and you can barely think,
What was that food plan for the week again?

Running a family is a lot like running a business, except there isn’t a degree for it. Why is that? Wouldn’t it be easier to have a textbook on “how to run a family” instead of scrolling Instagram looking for the next post you “vibe” with because that person says they’re going through exactly what you’re going through?

I get it. We women love to commiserate. And it serves us in the moment. But what about the long game, the bigger picture? The number of families I’ve met who count down the days until their children leave home so they “can get their life back” is shocking.

When you have systems and agreements in place, things lighten up. It’s no longer just survival. It becomes creativity and thriving for the future.

So maybe it’s not about leaving the kids home while you use Trader Joe’s as your escape or “day spa.” Maybe it’s about changing the plan — turning food shopping into a challenge, like a treasure hunt with a prize at the end.

After a dentist visit, my boys got to pick from a treasure chest filled with the cheapest toys from Oriental Trading Post — and they loved it. So I bought a treasure chest, ordered the silly toys, and kept it as a strategy.

Here’s the Create Family way of doing it:

“Alright boys, we need to food shop for the week. This is normally boring and something mommy does alone. But daddy isn’t here, so we need to do it together. Do you want it boring and long… or speed shopping?”

Of course, they said, “Speed shopping!”

“Great. If we can get it done in 20 minutes or less, you’ll get a double prize bonus!”

Suddenly they were hyped, laser-focused, and we ran through the store like we were on a food show. To top it off, they each got penguin gummies as a surprise.

Kids love games, and they love to win. And honestly, when you’re tired, you might as well go all-in with them instead of threatening and getting serious. Either way, you’ll be tired — but this way you make a good memory. And trust me, the reminiscing later is the real payoff.

This is how you invest in your family’s future — creating a thriving family and building a legacy for generations.

Feeling like the little things set you off more than they should?

Most reactivity doesn’t actually have to do with your kids. It’s about the weight you’re carrying, the plates stacked too high, the endless pull on your energy, and that sense that even the smallest argument could push you past your limit.

I know how heavy that feels. And I want you to know you don’t have to stay in that place.

That’s why I created the Mom Survival Guide: Clear the Chaos.

This isn’t another system that makes you feel behind before you even start. It’s a simple reset, a way to quiet the noise, clear the confusion, and take back those “where do I even start?” moments so you can show up as the mom you’ve always wanted to be.

Inside, you’ll find small but powerful steps that bring back:

• Calm when your home feels overwhelming

• Clarity when you’re pulled in every direction

• Confidence that you can lead your family without losing yourself

👉 Download your free guide now and let’s take that first step together.