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posted on November 16, 2021

How To Be A Gracious Guest (Yes, Even In THIS Season Of Life): Episode 339



From the etiquette to expectations, gatherings are a two-way relationship between the hosts and the guests. In this flip side of last week’s episode on hosting, Meagan and Sarah are talking about our favorite types of get-togethers, the ways we try to be “good guests,” and our strategies for surviving social events (including the ones that feel high-stakes) with little ones. We point out how thoughtful preparation and honest communication–with our hosts, kids, and even ourselves–tempers the stress for everyone involved. To wrap it up, Meagan shares an important reminder AND a mantra moms can repeat when everyone’s on edge. Whether you’re getting ready for holiday parties or looking for tips that apply to any event, you’ll find lots of reassurance here.

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posted on November 16, 2021

Five Pandemic Thanksgiving Traditions I’m Keeping Around

I won’t lie: Thanksgiving isn’t my favorite and after so much togetherness last year, I wanted to try to mix things up a bit on that oh-so-traditional holiday. So I came up with a few new Thanksgiving traditions last year to make the day just a bit more fun. And much to my surprise, they were a success! 

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posted on November 13, 2021

Mom’s 2021 Holiday Wish List

After all of the work that moms put into the holidays, we want them to have some fun and dream about what they want! We asked our contributor team to share one gift that they hope to receive this year.

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posted on November 12, 2021

Holiday Gift Guide For Big Kids (Ages 7+)

We asked our contributor team to share the gifts that the big kids (ages 7+) in their lives are excited to receive, and what they, as moms, are excited to give kids this holiday season. Enjoy!

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posted on November 12, 2021

Holiday Gift Guide For Little Kids (Ages 4-6)

Wondering what to give the little kids (think ages 4-6) in your life? We asked our contributor team to share what their own kids are asking for this year, and what we, as moms, like to give them. Enjoy!

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posted on November 11, 2021

Holiday Gift Guide For Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Toddlers (think ages one to three) can be a tough group to parent, but we love how excited they get about everything, including holiday gifts! We asked our contributors to share their favorite gift ideas for this age group. Enjoy!

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