While Christmas itself is obviously the ~most magical~ thing, there’s so much to be said for the anticipation of it all. As soon as November hits, the excitement starts to build, really taking off after Thanksgiving before reaching its crescendo on Christmas Eve. And although there are so many ways to lean into the festive...
Ariela Basson/Scary Mommy; Costoc, Sam’s Club, BJ’s While the lights may be twinkling and the sleigh bells jingling, the gift list is growing. Overspending around the holidays is common, and it can add to the stress of what may already be a challenging time of year. Black Friday adds a sense of urgency to find...
As you prepare to make holiday magic for everyone in your life (moms, you’re the MVP year-round, but especially around the holidays!), strategically tackling that shopping list can feel downright daunting. Black Friday has become a behemoth, including not only Cyber Monday but also extended deals that begin early and continue into the new year....
JGI/Jamie Grill/Tetra images/Getty Images When I was pregnant, one of the first things I did (after panicking or celebrating, depending on which pregnancy we’re talking about) was excitedly calculated about when I was due. My son, I figured, would be around sometime in September, and I nervously worried about a 9/11 birthday. My daughter would...