1. Pete the cat’s 12 groovy days of Christmas by James Dean Reading level 4.3* If you haven’t read any Pete the Cat, be sure to check out the video at https://youtu.be/Tl6jX9W1t70?t=3. Remember, the author, Eric Litwin, is a MUSICIAN, and his text lends itself to rhythmic recitation. 2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by…
Ever noticed how a snow day can be both a blessing and a challenge? On one hand, everything slows down, creating a rare chance to pause from the usual hustle. But for moms, it can also mean juggling the task of keeping everyone entertained without cabin fever setting in. Here are some fun, creative ways…
4 Practical Tips for Moms to Simplify Holiday Tasks If you’re a mom, you know how “the most wonderful time of the year” can sometimes feel like the most overwhelming. Between school events, family gatherings, decorating, and gift shopping, it can seem impossible to truly enjoy the season. But imagine a holiday that’s a little…
Navigating the Holidays: A Father’s Perspective The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, but for many fathers, it can feel like an emotional and logistical minefield. From managing the expectations of extended family to balancing the needs of your immediate household, navigating the holidays as a dad requires a…
Keeper of the calendar is an interchangeable word for mom. While we coordinate, balance, and schedule all throughout the year I think we can all agree that it’s a whole new level of scheduling over the holiday season. Suddenly, you go from only having to work out the details of the schedule with the people…
“We get 18 delicious summers with our children. This is one of your 18. If that’s not perspective, I don’t know what is.” -Jessica Scott We’ve probably all heard the expression that you only get 18 summers with your kids, so you should make them count. I have mixed feelings about this saying. On the…
“Self-Care is giving the world the best of you instead of what’s left of you.” Katie Reed As I sit here on a Sunday evening before the start of another work week, I’m torn between feeling grateful for all the time I got to spend with my boys this weekend and also bummed I didn’t…
Christmas is merely days away, and you have completed your shopping, wrapped all the gifts, and completed all your grocery shopping for Christmas dinner, right? Ha! That is so far from the truth for most of us busy moms. Most of us are not feeling very jolly currently but very stressed. When you take the…
Fall is here, and you know what that means. It is time to find an entire day out of your already chaotic schedule to change out all the clothes in your kid’s dresser and closet. It is time to pack away the summer clothes that will no longer fit next year and wonder where the…
Have you ever attended a holiday gathering and left feeling more drained than joyful? As much as we look forward to connecting with loved ones, the pressure to make everything perfect—from decorations to the schedule—can turn a festive day into a marathon of stress. Between juggling everyone’s expectations, squeezing in family traditions, and just hoping…