Tag: holiday stress
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Elf on the Shelf Cheat Sheets: Because Who Has Time for This?
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent with an Elf on the Shelf in your home, you’re likely all too familiar with the struggle of coming up with fresh ideas for your little felt friend throughout December. Let’s be honest: the joy of playing with a doll fades pretty fast in adulthood. But once you…
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A Touch of Sass for Your Holiday Gifts: Introducing Sweary Wrapping Paper
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the holiday season, sometimes all you want to do is express your true feelings. As we transition from Halloween (still enjoying those leftover treats, thank you very much) straight into the festive chaos, it’s time to embrace a wrapping paper option that perfectly encapsulates that mixed bag of…
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8 Reasons the Post-Holiday Blues Are Hard to Shake
Get Pregnant Fast After eleven blissful days off, my family and I reluctantly returned to our daily routines yesterday. We relished sleeping in and lounging in our cozy pajamas. I prepared a festive dinner, but quickly shut down the kitchen after receiving a mountain of snacks from friends and neighbors. And let’s not forget the…
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16 Thanksgiving Tweets That Remind Us We’re Not Alone
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, Thanksgiving! That time of year when we prepare for hours, cleaning every corner of our homes, chopping, baking, and wrestling with a massive turkey. And just when you think you’ve nailed it, your kids turn their noses up at your culinary efforts. If you’re gearing up for a day filled with…
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The Elf on the Shelf: A Humorous Take on Holiday Stress
Get Pregnant Fast The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and delicious meals, but it also introduces an annual source of stress for many parents: the Elf on the Shelf. This peculiar tradition has parents pulling their hair out for 24 consecutive nights, trying to keep the magic alive while managing their daily chaos. Here’s…
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How My Holiday Breakdown Became One of the Most Memorable Christmases Ever
Get Pregnant Fast It was Christmas Day a decade ago, and I found myself sitting on the kitchen floor, trying to hold back tears when my husband, Mark, discovered me. “What’s wrong?” he asked, worry evident in his voice. Through a jumble of emotions, I explained how I had spent hours cleaning the kitchen in…
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When Holiday Preparations Feel Like Emotional Labor — Take a Breather
Get Pregnant Fast As the festive season approaches, many of us feel the weight of expectations bearing down on our shoulders. Who’s checking the stockings, ensuring the perfect gifts are wrapped, and creatively relocating the Elf on the Shelf each night? For many modern mothers, the holidays add yet another layer of stress to an…