Kids are messy. Like, really messy. It’s probably genetic though, because I’m awfully messy myself a lot of the time? I guess I just don’t sweat it, though, because mess is a part of life! I’d much rather be in the moment, making the mess, than fretting over keeping things spotless any day. (And please curb the laughter over me keeping anything spotless. Ahem.) Delta Faucet’s #HappiMess initiative totally embraces this philosophy. Some of the most fun times in life are messy, and I’ve compiled a short slideshow about what #HappiMess means to me! Can you relate to any of these messes?
At the end of the day, you can always clean up, after all – am I right? And Delta Faucet knows clean! I had the chance in August to visit the Delta showroom in Chicago, and learn about some of the technology they employ in their faucets and their shower products. It’s amazing what they’re doing with the spray to help conserve water while also delivering an effective clean.
The past couple weeks, I’ve been trying out Delta’s Temp2O shower head in my own bathroom, and it’s great! It’s such a step up from what I was using before, and it uses less water! We haven’t run out of hot water since installing it, and that by itself makes me happy, but the extra features really put this baby over the top.
There are 6 spray patterns, and there’s a water-powered digital display that tells you exactly when your water is the right temperature. For the kiddos, you know you’re not getting it too hot or too cold, and for the grown-ups, you don’t waste so much water waiting for it to heat up. (Like in my husband’s case, for entire minutes before getting in… gah.) With less water used all around, that means everyone gets a hot shower, even back-to back.
You can learn more about the Temp2O shower line on Delta’s website, and explore the whole #HappiMess concept, too! Because as great as it is doing something messy – getting clean after a day well spent should feel great, too.
Delta Faucet is also offering one lucky reader a Temp2O shower head or hand shower in the finish of their choice! Now through October 20th at 11:59 pm EST, you can enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck!
Why do people treat mess like it’s a bad thing? It’s actually the evidence of a life well lived. When you’re out there making, creating, doing and playing, embrace your #HappiMess and let Delta kitchen and bath innovations help clean up so you can do it all again tomorrow.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Delta via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Delta.
Thanks for the giveaway…our kids “accidentally” let the dog inside the living room once, which just happened to coincide with a rainstorm combined with a landscaping project in our backyard that left the pooch covered head to tail in mud; by the time we wrangled the dog we were all covered in mud.
My daughter and I playing volleyball with friends. It was a hard, happy game as we hit the ball, fell, ran and just had a great time, loving the mess we ended up being!
My favorite #HappiMess memories are when my granddaughters wanted to learn how to bake with me.
My #HappiMess was when my children discovered the Jello packets in the pantry and decided to create art with them.
The boys and I made a stretchy dough with cornstarch and water. By the time we were finished, it was in everyone’s hair and coated my younger son’s clothing. Total #HappiMess
My messiest memory is when my son pooped all over my carpet.
I WOULD SAY ALL THEIR BIRTDAY CAKES FOR 1 YR BIRTHDAY..TOO CUTE AND GREAT MEMORIES ;) AND SOOO MESSY BUT SO WORTH IT :)
Baking with my kids is always the best mess. We have fun, make a mess, make delicious treats and memories!
When my dog was sprayed by a skunk and I had to jump into the bathtub with him with a can of tomato juice which looked like a bloody mess. #HappiMess
Mine was when me and the kids was making cookies and the little one was pouring the flour and sneezed at the same time lol what a mess.
My best mess memory was taking the kids fishing, they had dirt all over by the time we left but they had fun.
Best messy memory would be when my then 5 yr old daughter wanted to “help” me plant some flowers. She worked hard, had fun and had dirt head to toe.
My favorite memory was their first birthday when we let them at their cake……what a mess, but so funny
Our corgi dragged a platter of lunch meat off the counter on Christmas Eve..we were finding slices of cheese and salami all the way to New Years!!
Everytime I cook it is a #HappiMess ……haha
About 6 months ago I bought several flats of strawberries to make jam. My Dad has diverticulitis so I was cooking some berries down to make him jelly (no seeds!). When I went to take the one-and-a-half-steps from stove to counter to strain the berries…. here comes two fighting kitties…. crash! Boom! Berry goo everywhere! Those cats are darned lucky I love them!
one of my favorite Happi-Mess stories is when my kids decided to make me breakfast in bed. I know they had good intentions even if the kitchen looked like a mini cyclone hit it. (which it did!) To see them standing before me, covered in pancake batter and sticky Maine maple syrup was quite the sight, but my breakfast was certainly delicious.
When my son was about three and had baby powder all over the living room and himself
Favorite #happimess is probably my son’s first experiment with finger painting. We did it outside so he could get as messy as he wanted to.
The first popscicle so cute and what a sticky sticky mess
my #HappiMess was having a shaving cream fight when I was little
I once dropped an unbreakable ketchup bottle and when it shattered it splattered ketchup all over my kitchen, it even made it to the ceiling!
One of my favorite messy moments was over the summer eating watermelon with my kids while we were dangling our feet over the deck. It was one of the best days of the entire summer.
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We always had a house full of cats, but one year we had an elderly cat who was having some litter box reluctance after a uti and a new kitten at the same time (among others). We got a special litter that was supposed to make cats want to use the litter box, filled the box up and oops! left the bag in the bathroom in a corner. We came home from shopping to find out the kitten had spent the time while we were away happily making a zen “sand” garden all over the floor of the bathroom with the luckily unused litter. We took pictures before we cleaned up, how could you not!
When my kids were small they took the hose down to the garden and started playing in mud. It wasn’t long before they were completely covered and had to be hosed off.
Hands down, best one for me was when we had just moved into our brand new house. My youngest was five, and she rolled in the mud (from the unfinished backyard) with our labrador, lol!
We still have a blown up photo Of the two in our family room. :)
#HappiMess my son wasnt even two yet and he figured the latch out on the cabinet doors in the time it took me to go to the restroom and when i came back he was in side the sink sitting down with his legs out and he had the sprayer shooting water everywhere it was everywhere it still makes me smile talking about it
My favorite Happimess story would be finger painting with my son when he was very little for the first time. He loved the way the paint felt on his hands and had a blast making different art work for the fridge and house. Things got very messy but it was worth it.
II guess it would be when my daughter ate spaghetti for the first time and that was over 30 years ago and now it was when each of my grandchildren ate spaghetti for the first time. It sure is messy but worth watching and cleaning up after.
One time i tried to do cement hand prints with the little girl I nanny, it was a disaster! But so much fun!
One time my son put tons of vaseline on his face and on top of that some baby powder
The moment I remember most is when shower for the first time my daughter,
For my daughter’s 16th birthday party, she had an icing fight in our kitchen with her friends.They decorated cookies. With the leftover colored icing, they had an icing fight. It was hysterical. I caught it all on video. They had the best time. Also, I was the coolest mom because none of the other moms would ever allow this is their home (Score 1 for me :)
Favorite #HappiMess story: Having a food fight for my birthday when I was a kid :)
My happy mess story was the first time I made yummy blackberry jam from my own blackberries. I’d never made blackberry jam before and, obviously, didn’t think it thru. I was wearing a nice white shirt when I started mashing the berries. Moments later I realized I was now wearing a polka dot shirt… blackberry drops everywhere. Oh well, delicious jam and lesson learned, I now wear dark blue when making blackberry jam!
I would have to say when my son and I go to the HuGE gardens and pick Fruits and veggies! LOVE the mud!! THis would be PERFECT for those days ;)
My grandson just loves to run through our mega mud pubbles here on the farm. It’s sooooo much fun!!!
When my two were about 2 & 4, eating grilled corn on the cob. Corn all over the dining table, floor, their faces! :)
When my now 4 year old was just learning to walk, he figured out how to get into the baking CABINET. He found and opened the can of coco powder. It was like following a treasure map of coco powder hand prints and smudges to find the messy baby at the end. I still laugh over the photos.
I would have to say the first time my kid’s had spaghetti. OMG what a mess! But it was funny!
My best happy mess would be when we had a flood and all the neighbors ( I didn’t know ), students from the high scool ( which we didn’t ask ) and all friends came together to help clean up and many came with food to feed the workers. We were so blessed. we could never have tackled the job without them. We had 4 feet of dirty water and mud, what a mess.
I would have to say the first time i baked with my grandchildren,one of them lifted up the mixer while it was still on! OOPS! lol
I would have to say First birthdays! Those were a blast!
My best messy memory is my boys playing anywhere outside. They were dirt magnets. They would get filthy while their sister remained pristine. Extraordinary really.
LIKE SO MANY PEOPLE HERE, MY DAUGHTER GOT A HUGE CHOCOLATE SANTA THAT SHE SLOWLY MELTED ALL OVER HERSELF, ME AND MY BEST FRIEND…SO MUCH FUN. eVERYTHING INTO THE TUB AFTER TO SOAK OFF THE MESS.
I would have to say when my baby spilled tomato sauce all over her.
My best Happimess story is when I baked with my kids for the first time and we made cookies. I think there was more batter on them, then in the bowl.
We love making a HappiMess when we create!
When I decided to do my boys smash cake session in the house. by myself. still cleaning it up actually.
One happi-mess that comes to mind was when my youngest was little, I had just decorated some cookies with black food coloring. He got a hold of it and when I came back to the kitchen, he was sitting int he middle of the floor, his face was black, and his poop was psychedelic for the next few days! HA! ;)
When my kids help in my grandparent’s garden they come home looking more like zombies than my babies. but oh, the bonding and the memories they will always have with their great grandparents.
Hmmmm … happy mess? I guess I would have to say when each of my kids had their 1st birthday piece of cake :)