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The Holidays

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Santa by the numbers: 8 fun facts about his Christmas Eve journey

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

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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The best Black Friday deals no mom should miss

Get your shopping done before the hectic season even starts!

Updated Nov. 26, 2024
advent calendars for adults

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…

Updated Oct. 31, 2024
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3 mindfulness practices to manage stress

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

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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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.

Updated Jan. 03, 2024
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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. 

Updated Dec. 19, 2023
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Postpartum Holidays—the gift of presence

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

Updated Nov. 28, 2023
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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.

Updated Nov. 17, 2023
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Walmart brings back sensory-friendly shopping hours

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

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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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.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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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.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023
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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.

Updated Oct. 25, 2023
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The ‘want, need, wear, read’ philosophy makes Christmas shopping a total breeze

Push aside consumer madness and look at gift-giving in a new light.

Updated Dec. 01, 2023
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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.

Updated Oct. 19, 2023
Elf on the shelf app

Want a stress-free Elf on the Shelf season? There’s an app for that

This is the ace up your ugly Christmas sweater sleeve.

Updated Oct. 19, 2023
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Holiday photos: Here’s how to take better family photos with little kids

It’s that time of year again where you’re probably thinking about scheduling…

Updated Nov. 21, 2023
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