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The Holidays

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Holiday planning tips that help moms enjoy the holiday magic again

You deserve a season that feels joyful, not like a project plan. These simple holiday planning strategies help you create memories, protect your energy and actually enjoy it again.

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The best mocktails for moms who are over holiday hangovers–courtesy of Peloton’s Callie Gullickson

Have your festive drink and remember the entire evening too. No judgment, no hangover, no problem.

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Santa by the numbers: 10 fun facts about his magical Christmas Eve journey

Here are some facts to stretch your littlest ones’ minds this holiday.

Black Friday deals 2024

The best Black Friday deals no mom should miss

Get your shopping done before the hectic season even starts!

The best advent calendars for adults–because yes, we deserve daily treats, too

Remember the excitement of opening those little cardboard doors each December morning…

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3 mindfulness practices to manage stress

Many mindfulness practices can be incredibly effective in small, intentional doses.

family decorating Christmas tree - neurodivergent daughter

My neurodivergent daughter reminds me of the magic to be found in the holidays

Currently an elf-on-the-shelf and a bendy reindeer are riding on a firetruck and trash truck in our living room.

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Facing opposing family values this holiday season

I hope to teach my boys the importance of breaking norms, of participating in traditions while also shaping them. 

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Postpartum Holidays—the gift of presence

To focus on the gift of time, instead of the gift of things.

sad woman sitting on bed near Christmas tree infertility and the holidays

5 tips on surviving the holidays while struggling with infertility

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, pregnancy announcements feel like they’re at an all-time high.

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Walmart brings back sensory-friendly shopping hours

“I know we could all use some calm during the stressful holiday season.”

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Buy Nothing: how my local Facebook group is saving the holiday season

My children can have a memorable Christmas without pushing us further into debt.

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I’m not doing the ‘Pinterest mom’ thing this holiday season—and I refuse to feel guilty for it

My preferences for this holiday season may not appeal to the masses, but they will bring joy to my family—and that's all we need.

hobby lobby garlands

3 ways to use the viral Hobby Lobby cedar garlands

Take the festive factor up a notch with these garlands that sell out every year.

stouffer's advent calendar

Stouffer’s amazing Advent calendar is helping millennial moms combat cooking fatigue

Adulting is hard enough without having to figure out what's for dinner every night.

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