(Lily’s Guacamole Recipe)
A real Easter Sunday recap, Lily’s homemade guacamole and why every busy mom needs a weekly meal planning reset using my free theme dinner.
Easter Sunday was a little different this year.
A bit busy.
A little quiet.
A bit productive.
A bit emotional.
A little recap.
And honestly… I think that’s exactly what I needed.
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 recipewhich she insisted on making herself. And I have to say… it was really, really good. Like, really good.
There is something so special about watching your kids start cooking, experimenting and taking ownership of the kitchen. This may honestly be one of my favorite parts of being a dietitian and mom — seeing food become a 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 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 should share it.
What I love about this recipe is that it’s easy enough for kids to make, but it’s actually really tasty.
Lily’s Guacamole
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of ½ lime
- Juice of ½ lemon
- A few shakes of garlic powder
- A few shakes of pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Cut the avocados and put them in a bowl.
- Mash with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Add lime juice and lemon juice.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper and salt.
- Mix everything together and taste. Add more lime or seasoning if needed.
- Serve with tortilla chips, vegetables or with tacos.
She made it all by herself and I’m sure she was more proud of that bowl of guacamole than anything else on the table.
And honestly, those are the times I want my kids to remember—being in the kitchen, making food, trying new things, and participating in 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 quickly.
And instead of sitting… I did what moms do.
i did it four loads of laundry.
Four.
Loads.
You know that laundry that sits there all week and then suddenly becomes your whole personality on Sunday? That was me.
Later, I spent some time at Zorro’s sister’s house, which was very nice and relaxed and just what the day needed.
And somewhere in the middle of it all, I did something very unlike me…
I I ordered hot meals for the kids for the rest of April.
I never do that. I usually pack lunches, cut fruit, make snack boxes, all that stuff. 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 a strange Sunday – but a good one
The day didn’t look like Easter on Pinterest.
It didn’t look like a perfectly planned vacation.
It didn’t feel like a full day with my kids.
But this did they look like:
- God
- Family
- Balance
- Washing machine
- Planning in advance
- Leaving perfection
- Reset for the week
And honestly, that’s real life.
Because Mondays feel so much better with a weekly meal plan
By Sunday night, I always start thinking about the week ahead:
- What do we eat?
- What nights are they busy?
- What do I already have in the fridge?
- Do I need groceries?
- Do we have change?
- Is it a late night breakfast for dinner?
- Is it a slow cooker night?
- Is it a takeaway night?
Because here’s the truth:
Dinner is not stressful because of the cooking.
Dinner is stressful because of the decision.
Decision fatigue is real, especially for moms.
And that’s exactly why I created mine Themed Dinner Tool.
If you want to make dinners easier this week, you can download my Free theme dinner planner here:
Download the free themed dinner plan
It just might become your favorite weekly reset too.
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 useful.
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 Feast
- Sunday = Family Dinner
Suddenly meal planning is done 10 minutes instead of an hourshopping is easier and dinner is less chaotic.
It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about making life easier.
If you do nothing else this week, try this little reset:
Sunday reset checklist
- Do 1-2 loads of laundry
- Look at your calendar
- Record the dinners for the week
- Order groceries or make a list
- Prepare 1 fruit and 1 vegetable
- Choose 1 evening meal or light dinner
- Plan the leftovers overnight
That’s all.
Not perfection.
Not a full meal prep marathon.
Just reset.
Final Thoughts
This Easter Sunday wasn’t perfect, but it was real.
It was family, food, laundry, planning and some quiet time.
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 reset for the week ahead.
If your weeks feel chaotic at dinnertime, start with a simple weekly plan. Download our 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 plan
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