Thank you to @basicinvite for sponsoring this post! Yes, you read that correctly. I did just drop the “C” word: Christmas. But we are in the middle of summer! you might be protesting. But I am still spending my days slathering my children in sunscreen! you are sputtering. But I barely am recovered from the…
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When Your Holidays Aren’t Perfect - How to Embrace Joy
As we enter into the holiday season, it’s important to remember that for some people, the holidays are anything but magical. From money struggles to illnesses, from losses to plain ol’ parenting burnout, there are many ways that this time of year can be hard. There’s just something about feeling like the rest of the…
I Admit It, Christmas Is Completely Out Of Control In My House
Yesterday, as I was sneaking candy from my kids’ Halloween stash, my friends started a group text about Christmas present shopping. One mom was about halfway done with her shopping already and the other was getting started. Looking at their texts, my mouth full of chocolate, I was genuinely shocked. Christmas shopping? Already? I haven’t…