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Hot Mess with Grace

Who Says You Can’t Do It All?

I once had a professional in the industry tell me that I couldn’t do it all. She suggested I stick to 1 thing, stay in my lane, and focus on that. While advice like this is really great for some, 2020 taught me that keeping all my eggs in 1 basket is risky business.
Therefore, you will find all kinds of variety here that help you handle all the hats you wear as a busy Mom.  From house reno ideas, to recipes, from small business tips, to “Mom Life” product reviews.
I like variety… and there’s no reason I can’t be all that I want to be… and you can too!

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Ive got lots of recipes and life hacks to make managing your home life a breeze!

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I've got 18+ years experience of tips and tricks to help you grow!

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I vet and test lots of "Mom Life" products to take the guesswork out of it for you!
From mascara to coffee, sippy cups to renovation tools- I've tested and reviewed it!

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Hi, I’m Kelsey!

Owner & creator of Hot Mess with Grace!  I’m a work at home Mom of two school aged gals. I love all things rose gold, flamingos, and DISNEY!

When I’m not chasing children or putzing around my garden, I can be found exploring new technology to make small business owners’ lives easier.

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People often tell me “I wish I had the guts or c People often tell me “I wish I had the guts or confidence that you do.” I am here to tell you, I have neither. I am a middle child. And my “little” sister frequently jumped out of tree houses and 2nd story windows at the ripe age of like 6 😂 (It was the 90s… it was fine). BUT- I didnt wanna be the weenie on the block who was left behind. 🙅🏼‍♀️ For all the “wins” Ive made, There have been dozens of fails behind the scenes. Failing is part of learning. But fear is a liar. So sis, if you are on the edge of taking the leap, DO 👏🏼 IT 👏🏼 Start the business. Post the reel. Buy the shoes. Do your thang! Because YOU are the only one who can. ✨ 🌎 the world is waiting for you darling💕 #hotmesswithgrace #millennialmoms #millennialmomsclub #millennialmom #millennialparenting #millennialparents #millennialsofinstagram #millennialmomsofinsta #millennialmomsofinstagram #parentingmemes #parentingmeme #parentingmemesdaily #mommemes #mommeme #mommemesdaily #momlifebelike #momlifehacks #momlifeunfiltered #momlifeunplugged #momlife101 #30isawesome #quotesforwomen #womensupportingwomen #womeninspiringwomen #womenquotes #womenquotesoftheday #womenoffaith #taketheleap
#ad I cant even lie at how AMAZING this sleep mask #ad I cant even lie at how AMAZING this sleep mask is 🤩 For starters: I have NEVER used a sleep mask before (AKA a mask you put on at bedtime and wear all night long). So I am a bit of a newb, And dont have a lot of comparisons. BUT- what I can offer is this: I have a super oily TZone right now (thanks 30s 🙄), so I reallyyy dont love a lot of masks right now. Lots of added moisture = oil slick on my face 🙈 THIS MASK surprised me in soooo many ways. # 1 it’s like a jelly, like straight up jello jiggler. And I didnt hate it. It dried firm, not gooey or jelly. And felt surprisingly light. # 2 it did not ADD moisture to my face. It SEALED IN whatever I put on before it. So I was able to choose the serums and moisturizers that worked best for me. Before locking it in with this magic goo. # 3 Because it locked in whatever else I was using, I found that my products were going farther. Especially my serums. I noticed immediately brighter, softer, less blemished skin - all because this little jelly jar locked in that retinol, or peptides for longer. All in all- Id give this one ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 🌟 ••••••••••••••••• I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion - all opinions are of my own 💕 #hotmesswithgrace #BedtimeWithBelif #complimentary @BelifUSA @Influenster
I mean… it makes total sense… . #looktothebrig I mean… it makes total sense… . #looktothebrightside #theawkwardflamingo #hotmesswithgrace #multiplesclerosisawareness
Insurance companies seriously STILL shock me! 😱 Insurance companies seriously STILL shock me! 😱 🤯 😡 Every time I get a letter, A phone call, Bad news literally AT the drs… I’m just like 🤷🏼‍♀️ “thats American insurance for ya…” But this one seriously takes the cake 🍰 … the WHOLE cake 🎂 What do you guys think? 🤔 ➡️ Fair? ➡️ Bull 💩? ➡️ Ponzi Scheme? I want to know your thoughts! #hotmesswithgrace #theawkwardflamingo #themsmom #msmom #multiplesclerosisfighter . . . : : . . . #multiplesclerosiswarrior #multiplesclerosissucks #multiplesclerosissupport #multiplesclerosisproblems #multiplesclerosismama #multiplesclerosisfacts #multiplesclerosisfighther #msawareness #msfighter #msjourney #myms #mymsjourney #mymsstory #chronicillnesswarrior #chronicillnesscommunity #chronicillnesssupport #chronicillnessblogger #chronicillnesswarriors #chronicillnesses #spoonielife #spoonielifestyle #spooniesupport #spoonieproblems #spooniecommunity #chronicillnessadvocate
Strong women: May we know them & Raise them 💕 Strong women: May we know them & Raise them 💕 #lordhelpmewhenshesateenager #sheknowswhatshewants #diamondsareagirlsbestfriend #hotmesswithgrace #momlifebestlife #momlifebelike #thismomrunsoncoffee #momsrunoncoffee #mayyourcoffeebestrongerthanyourtoddler #minifashionistas #fashionistababy #fashionforkids #fashionbloggerstyleblogger #millennialmom #millennialmoms #millennialmomapproved #momsofinsta #momsofschoolagers #momsofmultiples #girlmom #girlmomlife #girlmomma #girlmoms #girlmomproblems #girlmommy #raisinggirls #raisingwomen #raisingwomenleaders #womensupportingotherwomen
I usually have more profound things to say for my I usually have more profound things to say for my semi annual- “It’s O Day” post 😑🧡 But this year hit different… 2022 was not a bad year by any means. In fact, it was probably my best year in a long time. I was able to step away from a job I only tolerated, to step into a job I made for myself. I was able to scale and grow both professionally, financially, spiritually and emotionally. I spent more time on things that mattered to me. And I did it without feeling guilty. I was offered amazing opportunities at every turn, and felt the freedom to say “Yes!” To all of them. But in the same breath, it was definitely an eye opening year for my MS. 🧡 When it got crazy hot and humid, I lost my vision again. That has not happened since I was diagnosed and hadn’t started chemo yet. I had leg buckling spasticity- something that had only been felt in my smaller extremities and on a muchhh smaller scale. And, the big one. 🧱 I finally found my brick wall. ⬆️⬆️⬆️ and that’s probably the one that sticks the most in my mind. I can see the vision of what I want my life to be in my mind, But the reality is…. My body isnt made to function at that capacity. I was tired. I was burnt out. I was stretched too thin. My body started giving out left and right, and it left me in a state of constant anxiety 😥 Because I dont want to have limits. I want to do the things that I want to do, When I want to do them! 😤 I want to feel limitless!! 🏳️ For 2023 I’m giving myself the gift of grace. It’s OK to not be OK- but its not OK to stay that way. 🧡 I might be down and out (sometimes)… but I’m not done truckin thru. Multiple Sclerosis aint winning this time. #themsmom #mswarrior #theawkardflamingo #hotmesswithgrace
I can’t help it- I do what I do 🤷🏼‍♀️ #iknowimnotalone #nojudgement #hotmesswithgrace
Last night was a real eye opener for me. It was th Last night was a real eye opener for me. It was the first time my Multiple Sclerosis escalated to the point of “oh shit- I can’t walk like this!” While it didn’t last forever, the reality is- these tiny flare ups are just indicators of larger problems at bay. Somewhere in my head (or spine) is a mis-fire 💥 that is effecting my mobility, and someday, Could become permanent. A deeper eye opener for me, Was how it effects those around us. While I dont hide my MS, I dont share every trivial annoyance because they happen far too often. But this one hit different. This is a big one. After trying to explain the sensation to my husband (and failing bc “my leg muscle is shortening and distorting my foot” didn’t exactly convey the message- and I am at a loss for words on how to describe it) 📹 I decided to show him this video I grabbed of it, And just how hard it is to manipulate my foot, And how uncontrollable it actually is. He sat there in silence for a long time. When he spoke- he said “I have no words. I’m not ready for that. This hasn’t been really real, up until this point.” It got me thinking 1️⃣ How chronic illness affects those around us & how we tend to focus on the patient and not the caregiver And 2️⃣ How he was right. Even though I live with the annoyances daily, #mymsjourney thus far has been pretty mild. I often forget that I have it. Living with MS is unpredictable, Not just for us MSers- But the people who support us too. Here’s to hoping this was a one & done for a while 🤞 Painful, TRex Clawfoot is not on my to do list for 2023 🦖😂👌🏼 #themsmom #theawkwardflamingo #mswarrior #hotmesswithgrace . . . . . . #multiplesclerosisfighter #multiplesclerosiswarrior #multiplesclerosissucks #multiplesclerosissupport #multiplesclerosisproblems #multiplesclerosisfighther #multiplesclerosismama #mswarriors #myms #mymsstory #themsmom #msmom #chronicillnessmom #chronicillnesswriter #chronicillnesswarrior #chronicillnesslife #chronicillnesscommunity #spoonieproblems #spooniesisterhood #spooniesisters #spooniesister #spooniesupport #sicknotugly #invisibleillnessawareness #invisibledisease
Is anyone else tired of the subjective & erroneous Is anyone else tired of the subjective & erroneous BS of Insurance Companies??!! 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’m 99% they all use “new math” to come to their conclusions… Because what they choose to apply/ not apply, How you can meet your OOP max & still owe random stuff, How sometimes they take 2 days to process a claim, but big ones- they take the full 45 days. And why does a benedryl cost $300 😑 and I cant BYOB it… It’s all a sick game, rigged to 💰 🐄 sick people. . . . . . . . : . . #hotmesswithgrace #theawkwardflamingo #themsmom #msmom #multiplesclerosisfighter #multiplesclerosiswarrior #multiplesclerosissucks #multiplesclerosissupport #multiplesclerosisproblems #multiplesclerosismama #multiplesclerosisfacts #multiplesclerosisfighther #msawareness #msfighter #msjourney #myms #mymsjourney #mymsstory #chronicillnesswarrior #chronicillnesscommunity #chronicillnesssupport #chronicillnessblogger #chronicillnesswarriors #chronicillnesses #spoonielife #spoonielifestyle #spooniesupport #spoonieproblems #spooniecommunity #chronicillnessadvocate
This year felt like a rollercoaster, filled with i This year felt like a rollercoaster, filled with its highs and lows. At times I experienced the success that I had been striving for my entire life; something that made me feel proud of my hard work. Despite these moments filled with triumph, balancing this newfound success was difficult in such a huge world. Growing into an ocean of unfamiliarity was intimidating. It was a unique feeling of worthiness counteracted by an overwhelming sense of insignificance. As much as I had grown and achieved throughout the year, the results still could not quell my newfound anxieties. Looking back, I realize now that my career success caused me to neglect a lot of things, most importantly my own internal dialogue. Instead of taking the time to figure out what I truly wanted in life, I lay down and went with the flow-always the agreeable one. Unfortunately, these opportunities never really matched what I wanted deep down. And for a while there was this emptiness inside which made it worse. In my attempt to find a comfortability in the larger world, I ended up alienating myself from the ones closest to me. It was a wake-up call when my children's complaints started surfacing; being unavailable in all the ways that mattered had taken its toll. I had foolishly exchanged quality time with them for an obsessive focus on my work and career. My mistake was a reminder that real success comes from investing more of ourselves into the relationships around us instead of throwing all our energy into something outside of ourselves. Eventually, I had an epiphany and understood that I already had the answers within - all along my 'true' voice had been inside me desperate to be heard again. It was empowering to recognize that she was strong enough AS IS and that I had no reason to feel small, foolish, or unimportant. 📖 🔗 Read my latest blog post for the conclusion! 💕 IG wont let me keep going on… 😝 #hotmesswithgrace #momlifeunfiltered #wahmlifestyle #womensupportingwomeninbusiness #2023goals #momlifekeepingitreal #momsinbusiness #momlifebalance #momlifequotes
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