Mama Z's Texas Kitchen

11/21/2025

✨New Video Is Up!✨
Y’all… I finally sat down and talked about something I’ve been putting off for a long time.

How ONE medication completely changed my life.
Not in a “magic pill” way — in a real, raw, this-is-what-I’ve-been-through way.

If you’ve been following my health roller coaster (neck surgery, hysterectomy, autoimmune symptoms, inflammation, gastric sleeve, weight struggles, pain, all of it)… then you know the last few years have been rough.

This is the first time I’ve actually felt HOPE in a long time.
And I wanted to share it honestly, no filters, no sugar-coating.

If you’re dealing with chronic pain, autoimmune struggles, weight issues, or feeling dismissed by the medical system — this one’s for you. ❤️

👉 Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/P2tSVvkch0s

Feel free to share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone.

✨ Welcome back to Mama Z’s Texas Kitchen!Today I’m sharing something deeply personal and long overdue — how one medication completely changed my life.After y...

11/11/2025

Thank you Veterans for all you have done for our country!

09/17/2025

🌟 ONE-OF-A-KIND — 8"x8" Gnome Truck Christmas Sign (Only ONE Available!) 🌟

Body:
Handmade by Mama Z in Olney, TX — this little 8" × 8" gnome truck sign brings farmhouse charm, a hand-tied buffalo check bow, and warm fairy LED lights (steady OR flashing). Built-in on/off switch — ready to hang and ready to make someone smile. 🎁✨

• ONE-OF-A-KIND — this exact ribbon + distressing combo is unique. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
• Lights: coin-cell fairy LEDs (two modes) — batteries NOT included.
• Size: 8" × 8" — perfect for small doors, mantels, or as a quirky gift.
• Ships from: Olney, TX — packed with bubble wrap & boxed so the bow arrives intact.

Grab it here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4371546208/one-of-a-kind-8x8-gnome-truck-christmas

Price: $25.00 (local pickup available — message me)

Want gift wrap or a short note included? Comment below or click “Message” and I’ll take care of it. ❤️



— Misty (Mama Z’s Crafts)

This Seasonal Decor item is sold by MamaZsCrafts. Ships from Olney, TX. Listed on Sep 17, 2025

09/13/2025

✨ Week 13 on Zepbound (7.5mg) ✨
This week has been a whirlwind—between dealing with the shots and side effects, my daughter’s big job changes, a thrift store craft haul, AND my rant about why social media can be toxic (unless it’s non-political fun stuff 😅)… let’s just say it’s been a week!

I’m keeping it real about this Zepbound journey—the ups, the downs, and all the messy life stuff in between. 💉💪

🎥 Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/ApuJnnYHnII

💬 Drop a comment after watching and let me know how YOUR week has been. And if this video resonates with you, please share it—it helps more than you know. ❤️

Week 13 on Zepbound (7.5mg) and life has been… a rollercoaster!This week I’m sharing my experience with the shots, side effects, and what’s really happening ...

08/29/2025

🚨 Week 11 Zepbound Update! 🚨

I’ve officially moved up to 7.5mg — but y’all, the scale is stuck and it is so frustrating. 😒 In this week’s video I’m talking about:
👉 The dosage increase
👉 How I’m handling the stall
👉 Non-scale victories that keep me pushing forward

If you’ve been through a stall, you know how tough it can be. 💪 Drop a comment and let me know how long yours lasted — we can get through this together!

🎥 Watch here ➡️ https://youtu.be/bghARHvSzno

💖 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help support my journey!

Mama Z welcomes viewers back, transitioning from sharing how to cook to documenting her Zepbound journey for weight loss. She reflects on her previous experi...

08/15/2025

🎃 New in the Shop: Halloween Witch Vinyl Decal Bundle – 5 Designs! ✨

Hey friends! I've just launched a limited-edition decal pack that’s too fabulous to ignore:

** Includes:**

Witch Please! (sassy and spooky)

We Ride at Dawn (full moon broomstick flight)

Resting Witch Face (for peak witchy vibes)

If the Broom Fits… Ride It (classic witch humor)

Well, That’s One Way to Stir the Pot (cauldron with legs FTW!)

Perfect for sprucing up your car windows, tumblers, laptops, or party decor this spooky season. Crafted from premium, weatherproof permanent vinyl, these decals are made for serious wear-and-tear and zero fading, whether indoors or out.

Bundle Sizes & Pricing (before sale):

Small (3–4") — $20

Medium (5–6") — $32

Large (7–8") — $45

And BTW… I’ll be running a 30% off flash sale soon

This Bumper Stickers item is sold by MamaZsCrafts. Ships from Olney, TX. Listed on Aug 15, 2025

08/15/2025

📢 Zepbound Week 8 & 9 Update!
It’s a double-week catch-up — and we’ve got a LOT to cover.

✅ Ortho surgeon update (knee shot & next steps)
✅ My plan to go up to 7.5 mg in 3 weeks after hitting a frustrating stall
✅ Two EASY, low-carb, summer-friendly recipes: Air Fryer Egg Bites & Crustless Pizza Bowl
✅ A peek at what’s new in my Etsy shop — fall & Halloween designs are in the works! 🎃🍂

📌 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZE3VIYpXv2Q

💬 Let me know in the comments — which recipe are you trying first?

Mama Z Update I Need 15 Pounds For Surgery!It’s a double-week Zepbound update! 🙌 In Weeks 8 & 9, I’ve been dealing with a frustrating weight stall, planning...

08/01/2025

🌟 Zepbound Week 7 Update! 🌟
Y’all, we are SEVEN weeks in on this Zepbound ride, and I’m keepin’ it real every step of the way. This week I’m talking about eating more “normal” food again, fighting off emotional eating (because yes, sometimes carbs do whisper sweet nothings), and sharing a few budget-friendly meals that are keeping me sane and on track.
💥 PLUS — I made a FREE printable recipe guide for y’all with easy, cheap, high-protein meal ideas. If you’re doing Zepbound (or any GLP-1 med) on a budget, grab it now!
👉 Watch the full video here:
🎥 https://youtu.be/nRK_-1CvpS8
Whether you're just getting started or deep in the weekly shot life, this journey is a whole thing — and you don’t have to do it alone. ❤️

Mama Z is back with her week seven Zepbound journey update and introduces a new recipe segment, focusing this week on delicious and **easy recipes** for the ...

07/24/2025

🚨 It’s Finally Here! 🚨
After months of digging, typing, and living this life myself — I’ve put together a full FREE resource guide to help folks living on SSDI.

💚 Living on SSDI: Resource Guide
Everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years about:
✅ Housing help & utility programs
✅ Medicare vs. Advantage (real talk)
✅ SNAP, food banks & WIC
✅ Gig work limits — and how to earn safely
✅ Hospital financial aid
✅ Budgeting on a shoestring
✅ And SO much more

🆓 It’s always free — no email required. Just download, read, and share it with someone who needs it.
👉 https://gqr.sh/n6gr 👈

📬 If you want to say thanks, you can donate here:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CKYCV5TMAHNXA
But if you can’t — sharing it is the biggest thank-you of all. 💚

Let’s help each other survive this system with dignity and knowledge.
– Mama Z

07/18/2025

Y’all… this week was a ride. 5 days in the hospital (because why not, right? 🙄) with diverticulitis and a UTI, but I’m still here, still showing up, and still doing my Zepbound shot — on camera this time! 💉

💪 I’ve lost weight.
👀 My face is looking slimmer.
🏥 My body tried to fight me.
👊 I didn’t quit.

If you’re on this weight loss journey too (especially us over 50 fighting more than just the scale), come check out my latest update. I’m sharing the good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous — because real life doesn’t care about perfect progress.

🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/IzR9xoJph5w

Hey y’all! Welcome to my Week 5 Zepbound Journey Update.This week brought a plot twist — I spent 5 days in the hospital with diverticulitis and a UTI — but I...