Can anyone suggest meals that can stretch over longer period of time

It's for my toddler and I, expecting less income than normal wondering what meals I could cook that would last us over a longer period of time

in our community

Am I crazy for wanting to do the drive again?

So Friday we drove 2 1/2 hours away to spend the weekend away with my parents. Came back yesterday and the fridge and freezer had been off the whole weekend so that really stressed me out as we did a big shop before we left (even though I was adamant I didn’t want to 😒) anyway the kids are WILD today. I have a 1 and 3 year old and they just have not stopped. The house is just a mess with our bags,my partner put a food bag on the kitchen counter which leaked oil EVERYWHERE. Just little things adding up and I’m itching to get out the house. Where we live there’s nothing here for kids so now I’m debating getting us in the car and driving 2 hours away to see my mum and nan 😅 I literally don’t know what to do with myself,my partners on night shifts so he’s obviously asleep in the day and we don’t see him at night. Just need someone to tell me if I’m being crazy for wanting to do the drive

Am I overthinking ?

Hi mamas. Yesterday I took my 3 year old son to meet with a potential new babysitter at her in home daycare. I was looking for him to attend 3 days a week while I work.
When we arrived, my son was only 10 minutes into a nap, but he woke up fine and was very excited. He played with the other 2 children that were there, (ages 4 & 2 1/2), and checked out the fish tank with the other kids. The lady was really nice and we chatted about her schedule, day to day activities, etc. She said that my selected days were perfect, and that she’d send all paperwork and info to me to sign and give back to her. She does have an 8 mo old baby, and my son did bring him toys and tickled the baby for a moment, which she laughed at. Shortly after, another child hit the fish-tank with their hand, and then my child did the same a few times. I corrected him each time and redirected him. When it was time to leave, he was running from me and didn’t want go, (which I thought was a good sign) and I went to pick him up and he fell back and hit his head on her coffee table. Those were the only things that happened during the visit. Overall, I was happy with the environment and we said we’d see her Monday.
I get home last night and get this message… am I wrong to be put off by her working? Because I am not sure what made her come to that conclusion. Maybe im overthinking it.

Am I a drama queen?

8-month pregnant, I stay at home and my husband works in a demanding field. He literally spend weekends on the couch, on his phone. Whines when we have to go out for errands, throw the bin away, or set some things for the baby. He doesn’t help me at home whatsoever. I feel like he’s totally uninvested and this breaks my heart. We have no sexy time. No romantic moments. When I’m getting too mad or complaining, he says that I just want to vent to annoy him.
I really don’t see myself like this in the future… HELP 😔

Weaning on the go

We’ve been weaning for the past few weeks, going really well but I’ve found I feel like I’m spending more time at home again rather than out and about.
We do breakfast (porridge or yogurt) then a veg and a fruit option all in between her bottles. She’s only 6 months, I’ve found the high chairs in cafes/restaurants are too big so I’m just staying home to save the worry of if she’ll miss a meal. Has anyone experienced with this? Obviously as she grows I know she’ll be more secure but right now feeling trapped!!

It’s so hard to chat with a mom on here when they literally disagree with everything you say in a sort of passive aggressive way.

For example, we’re just trying to get to know each other and I just mentioned that my kids go to school except for my youngest who stays home with me. And she’s like “oh well we home school I could never send my kids to school”
Which is fine I get it. I support all means of education.
But then I’m like “I like to go work out at the gym a couple evenings a week while my husband watches the kids”
And she’s like “oh I don’t like leaving my husband with more to do after he already worked all day”
And then I mention my 4 year old is watching bluey while I take a quick break. And she’s like “oh we don’t do tv in our house”.

It feels like literally anything I have to say is immediately negated and judged.

In home daycares or facility daycares?

Up until now, my almost 2 year old has only ever been watched by family. Now our situation has changed and we need to start looking into daycare for her, but I honestly have no idea where to begin! What do you Mamas prefer and why?