The six days between Christmas and New Year's can be a very dynamic time. Here are six things that will get your year off to a great start: New things bring excitement. This is so true, especially with the celebration of a New Year. At least, for most it is. (If this isn't you, refer to ...
Simple, Easy, And Kid-Friendly — New Year’s Eve Ideas
Inside: If you have kiddos and want some age-appropriate ways to ring in the New Year, here are some kid friendly New Years Eve ideas. Last year was the first year my older kids stayed up until midnight. So we're giving it a go again this year! Even if they tire out early, I'd still like ...
Making Holidays Special When You’re Far From Family
For some, it may be difficult to make holidays special when you're away from family. Here are some things that I've decided we're going to do to make the most of being far away from the ones we love: The holiday season is coming up and while I already have my Christmas shopping underway, we are ...
Cluster Feeding Newborns: Do’s & Dont’s (& How To Do It Right)
Are you busy with a cluster feeding newborn? This will help you know what to do so you're not up all night feeding a baby every hour. Newborns are perfectly snuggly and sweet and warm and wonderful. It's like you are focused on being so heavily pregnant and making it to birth and then... ...
60+ Christmas Morning Traditions: Gifts, Food, & Fun For The Family
These Christmas morning traditions will make your morning full of love, laughter, and celebration. Do them every year and make memories. Growing up we had the weirdest and most sentimental tradition on Christmas morning. Every year, we'd go to the Waffle House for breakfast. My ...
Christmas Eve Box Ideas: From Toddlers & Teenagers To Adults
These Christmas Eve box ideas will help you find ideas for your toddlers to teenagers to other adults. Enjoy this for years to come! I've only recently heard of Christmas Eve boxes. We love our Christmas Eve traditions around here, and we're planning on adding this to the mix. Whether you ...
30+ Awesome Christmas Gifts For Grandparents
Grandparents love a thoughtful Christmas gift from their grandchildren. Here are some useful, sentimental, and memorable, gifts they'll treasure forever! It might not be like this for everyone... but I couldn't survive without my mom. She is an excellent nana and there's not really ...
Mom Habits That Are Barriers To Peaceful Baby Sleep
These are mindsets, habits, or accidental strategies moms have that make it hard for baby to sleep well. And solutions! When you are sleep deprived, everything is hard. Days are hard, nights are hard. Avoiding sleep training is hard, trying to sleep train feels hard. But... you're in luck. ...
Unusual Mom Burnout Symptoms That Are Quite Common
Mom burnout is a reality. Don't brush it aside or sweep it under a rug. Take these symptoms into consideration and recognize if you have a need. You deserve to be healthy, happy, and enjoying every moment of this season of motherhood. We often experience burnout long before we realize it. ...
Important End of the Year Financial Tasks You Shouldn’t Skip
Many people begin thinking about next year's finances in December. It's a good idea to get a head start thinking about then, honestly. Here are some fantastic end of the year financial tasks that will make next year run smoother: I'll admit it. I find that my internal sense of security is very ...