The Holidays

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

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

10 essential rules for visiting a newborn during this holiday season

6. Don't kiss the baby.

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…

3 mindfulness practices to manage stress

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

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.

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. 

Postpartum Holidays—the gift of presence

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

5 activities to bring your family closer together this holiday season

The possibilities are endless.

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.

Walmart brings back sensory-friendly shopping hours

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

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.

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.

This Christmas garland hack is perfect for anyone who hates Command strips and power tools

The final effect of this viral Christmas garland hack is magical.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

6 tips to maintain your newborn’s routine during the holiday season

Silent nights are hopefully in your future.