Anastasiia Krivenok/Moment/Getty Images I’ve always loved Christmas. But over the last few years, I’ve noticed an overwhelming sense of dread as Halloween ends and the holiday season really begins. For a while, I thought it was just me feeling all the expectations of being a mom during the holidays, but I realized something pretty quickly:...
Jordan Siemens/Getty Images Some cliches are cliches for a reason. Being a mom is really hard. But it’s also so, so rewarding. Also, travel is the best teacher. For many moms, those three cliches are often true in tandem. Sometimes, the lessons we learn during travel make the invisible load of motherhood a little lighter...
Jess Tatem / TikTok The holidays can be stressful for many, especially when you’re pinching pennies. For years, my husband and I have set a $50 limit, and we fill up each others’ stockings. It’s just a fun way to feel like we’re still giving and receiving without breaking the bank. One woman on TikTok...
Camerique/Archive Photos/Getty Images I’ve always loved hearing other people’s Christmas stories. Their traditions, their memories, the way their family always serves hot dogs because one year Mom burned the turkey and Dad had to help — it really makes up the magic of the holiday. Now that I’m a mom with three girls of my...