Christmas
Celebrate your baby’s 1st Christmas with meaningful traditions, simple holiday ideas, and memory-making moments for first-time mamas.
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5 New Mom Essentials: Perfect Gifts Every New Mama Will Love
Discover the best new mom essentials and gift ideas every new mama will love. Practical, mom-approved must-haves to support her postpartum journey.
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Countdown to Christmas: A Twist To The Classic Advent
Did you grow up getting chocolate candy advent calendars? Take this twist to the classic advent to one that will put Christ at the center of your family’s Christmas celebrations!
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Must-Have Toddler Boy Toys: What’s Worth Your Money in 2025
Choosing toys for a toddler boy can feel like a gamble—one minute he’s obsessed with a toy truck, and the next he’s stuck on the idea of spraying the water hose to make mudpuddles. With so many options (and so much clever marketing), how do you know what’s actually worth your money? That’s why I
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Before ‘Click, Add to Cart’: Realities from A First Time Mama
Navigating Christmas shopping for toddlers can be simplified by recognizing two truths: first, children value experiences with parents over toys; second, second-hand items can be equally cherished. Engaging in activities together fosters connections, and finding deals on gently used items makes gift-giving more sustainable and stress-free. Consider embracing these insights this season.
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The Simple 4-Gift Christmas Tradition Every New Mama Will Love
The post discusses the stress many moms face during the holiday season, particularly regarding gift-giving. The author shares their family’s “4 gift rule” for Christmas: something to read, need, want, and wear. This method helps maintain focus on the holiday’s true meaning while managing the influx of toys.
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Creating Little Bookworms One Board Book At A Time!
Quick Story Time! Yesterday, during my five-minute house reset, my toddler sat independently and sang along to a big stack of books he had independently picked. (Cue the actual tears.*This is the quick snap shot I captured below!*) As a previous Kindergarten teacher, I have books everywhere in our house. Books are in my son’s