Christmas

Reindeer Games: How to Host a Fun Holiday Party

Christmas· Merry Made Easy· podcast· Seasonal Activities

For the past FIVE years, we’ve hosted Reindeer Games Parties, and they’ve become the highlight of our holiday season! These festive gatherings are packed with holiday cheer, friendly competition, and so much fun that we host them not once, not twice, but THREE times each

Ornament Competition: An Easy, Fun Family Christmas Activity

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

Five years ago, one of our favorite holiday traditions was born entirely by accident. A simple family Christmas ornament decorating competition that started as an Advent activity and has since become something we still look forward to every year. Back then, we did these daily Advent

Best 2025 Advent Calendars for Kids of All Ages

Christmas· Gift Guides· Seasonal Activities

'Tis the season to start thinking about Christmas! 🎄 Several years ago, my mom started a sweet tradition with my kids by getting them each a Christmas advent calendar, and it’s now one of our favorite ways to count down to the big day. My mother-in-law joins in the fun too and always

50 Best Experience Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

Christmas· Gift Guides· podcast· Seasonal Activities

There’s something truly special about gifts that linger long after the wrapping paper has been thrown away. My sister, an expert gift-giver, has mastered this art. She rarely gets us traditional gifts. Instead, she gives us experiences—memory-making adventures that spark connection, laughter, and

e Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide 2025 | Best Gifts at Every Price Point for Hard-to-Buy-For People

Christmas· Gift Guides· Seasonal Activities

TThe holiday season is upon us! The joy and excitement of the festivities also come with the challenge of finding the perfect gifts for everyone — especially those hard-to-buy-for friends and family members. Gift-giving is a major to-do for many moms, myself included. I completely understand why

10 Thoughtful, Practical Gifts Every Mom Will Love

Christmas· Gift Guides

When shopping for my sister and friends, I often think about what I love and use and then shop accordingly! It never fails. I have an internal battle between buying one for someone else and one for myself. Anyone else? So, let me share my top favorite things with you. I thought long and hard

25 Simple Ways to Prep for Christmas in November (So You Don’t Go Crazy Later)

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

So long, Scrooge — hello, merry & bright! It seems there are two camps this time of year — Camp Thanksgiving and Camp Christmas is Coming. While I love everything about Thanksgiving — the food, the gratitude, the cozy pace — I’ve learned that doing most of the heavy

Easy Tips For How to Un-decorate & Organize After Christmas

Christmas· Home Organization· podcast· Seasonal Activities

How is Christmas over already? Now that it is, I want a nap. Then, it's time to tackle cleaning up! As much joy as the holiday season brings, the post-Christmas clean-up can feel like a daunting task. After weeks of twinkle lights, bottle brush trees, and Christmas home tours that

Life-Changing Cookie Baking & Decorating Hacks & Tips

Christmas· Dessert· Merry Made Easy· podcast· Seasonal Activities

True Confession: I’m a Cook, Not a Baker. I’ve heard it said that you’re either a baker or a cook, and friends, I am firmly a cook. Baking has always felt more like a science experiment than a creative outlet for me. Let’s say I’ve had my fair share of baking disasters—flat cookies, burnt