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The Holiday Card Debate- Sleigh or Neigh? 

So you blinked and now it’s practically Thanksgiving. And that means drugstores everywhere have been playing Christmas music since Halloween (not really but also…kind of?). The holidays are fast approaching and that means everyone has a bajillion things to do and almost no time to do it. So this year, some parents are opting to take family holiday cards off their to-do list. While they’re great in theory, sending holiday cards can be financially and emotionally taxing. Paying for a professional photographer and/or printing cards isn’t always in the budget. And wrangling kids anywhere and coaxing them to all smile at the same time? While not wrinkling their clothes? That’s a nearly impossible feat! 

Our take? Everyone should do whatever they want! If holiday cards are a tradition you want to continue (or start!) you should absolutely go for it! There are plenty of ways to cut costs and make it fun. And if you’d rather forgo the card, that’s fine too! There should be no judgement either way. Make the choice that is best for your family. The best choice for our families always involves hot chocolate and a rather extensive Amazon wishlist 😀

The Need For A Village Doesn’t Go Away

If you’re lucky, your village shows up when you have a baby. We realize that isn’t the case for everyone. But if ever there’s a time in your parenthood journey when people will deliver meals to your door and send check-in texts, it’s very likely to happen when you have a new baby at home. And that’s awesome! It should be that way! It’s an incredibly hectic time and every parent deserves every bit of help and support they can get. 

But the hard times don’t magically disappear once your baby is no longer a baby. One mom writes about how parenting tweens is a whole different kind of hard and how there are times when she misses the help she once got as a new mom. The older our kids get, the busier they are and the balancing act between school, family, friends, extracurriculars and whatever else life throws our way can feel overwhelming. That’s life, there’s no real antidote for it. But this can serve as a reminder to check in on each other and if you get a feeling a fellow parent is drowning, send them a life raft (in the form of lasagna or carb of your choice!). 

Don’t Fall For The Comparison Trap

When it comes to parenthood, comparison truly is the thief of joy. A brief scroll on social media showcasing the glorious lives everyone seems to be living could make anyone spiral: do I take my kids on enough vacations? Are they having a fun childhood? Should I have worked harder to get them those tickets to their favorite concert? 

We’re here to remind you that you’re doing great. Kids are not traumatized by what pop star they do or do not see. It’s admirable that you want to make your child happy. But if some of those things aren’t achievable, try to remember that those are just that–things. If there’s anything we’ve learned, it’s that people remember the way you made them feel. Your kids will remember the way you loved and supported them. That  will always be what counts! 

Quarterly friendly reminder to get together with your friends! We know life gets busy and that it’s easier said than done! But prioritizing a fun night out with your besties is good for the soul. And if you’re in California, we have just the place for your reunion–our live show! Get your tickets and have some fun that could look something like this!