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posted on November 11, 2021

Holiday Gift Guide For Babies

Babies can be so tough to buy gifts for. They seem to completely change every few weeks during that first year, making it hard for their toys to keep up. This gift guide has ideas for babies in their first few weeks at home up until their first birthday. Each of these items should last through at least a few months of development for the little ones in your life so they won’t just be one afternoon’s worth of fun.

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posted on November 9, 2021

How We Host (And How We Don’t) As Moms Of Many Kids: Episode 338



Hosting a gathering can feel like a huge burden, a creative outlet, a ton of fun, and everything in between. In our unofficial kickoff to the 2021 holiday season, Meagan and Sarah are here to look at how we host, how we don’t, and how opening our homes has changed over the years. We remind you – and ourselves – that there are many ways to be a gracious host and that nobody nails it in every category. Whether you’d like to organize a small friend gathering or you’re hosting the Big Meal for a dozen extended family members, this episode will serve as a gentle reminder that you can do it in a way that feels authentic, welcoming, and – yep – even fun.

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posted on October 29, 2021

The Triumph Of A Spooky Season

And as this most festive time of the year fast approaches, I can’t help but reflect on last year’s first pandemic Halloween, and the ways in which it served as a testament to the relentlessly joy-inducing power of spooky season. It also serves as a reminder that light and levity (or a good case of the screamies) can be found even in the darkest of times.

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posted on October 23, 2021

A Lesson Learned From A Costumeless Halloween

It was Halloween 2020, the first major celebration of what was expected to be a very abnormal holiday season; thus my expectations were low.

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posted on October 21, 2021

Five Festive Halloween Activities For Families With Little Kids

Over the years, we have found ways to create new family friendly traditions that are simple and allow the kids to go to bed at their usual time. No scary costumes required.

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posted on October 19, 2021

House Rules For Halloween: Episode 335



When do you decorate for Halloween or carve pumpkins? What costumes are allowed? And exactly how much candy do kids get to eat? As we’ve said before: You get to decide! And once you do, it cuts down on SO many battles and questions. In our latest “House Rules” episode, we’re sharing our listeners’ best arbitrary rules for trick-or-treating, choosing (and trying on) costumes, and more! Meagan and Sarah share how they’ve approached Halloween in their families, and talk about how some of their policies have evolved (or been eliminated!) as kids grow.

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