It's Giving Holiday!
Wed Dec 17 2025
The holidays are here, the kids are feral, and the pressure to make it
magical is… a lot. In this episode, Kate and Jayme settle in for a real-life conversation about holiday parenting wins, struggles, and traditions that actually feel doable.
Kate confesses her confusion with modern kids’ entertainment and why it sometimes feels like decoding a foreign language, while Jayme celebrates surviving toddler life plus an ear infection like the true warrior she is. Wins are wins.
We also talk stress management, including Kate’s unexpected love affair with running while watching musicals. Because nothing says self-care like sprinting through Broadway show tunes.
From there, we dive into the holiday overwhelm fueled by social media perfection, why intentional breaks matter more than trendy traditions, and how doing less can sometimes mean more for our kids.
Traditions, But Make Them Yours
Kate shares her family’s faith-based twist on Elf on the Shelf, while Jayme explains how her family keeps Thanksgiving flexible and festive with in-law celebrations and Christmas light adventures. There’s talk of thankful trees, ornament collecting as a travel time capsule, and why not every tradition needs to look the same to be meaningful.
Black Friday: Love It or Leave It
Different takes, zero judgment. Whether you’re clicking “add to cart” at midnight or ignoring the chaos entirely, we’re here for whatever keeps your peace intact.
Thanksgiving Without the Pressure
Catered meals? Yes please. Green bean casserole? Optional. We talk about letting go of expectations and leaning into what actually works for your family.
Christmas Cards, Keepsakes & New Year’s Vibes
Kate loves crafting unique Christmas cards, Jayme loves receiving them, and we all agree they’re better appreciated when they don’t come with stress. Plus, Kate shares her New Year’s Eve tradition involving movies, champagne, and shrimp cocktail because honestly… iconic.
If you’re a first-time mom heading into the holidays, or a seasoned mom just trying to keep everyone fed and mostly happy, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do it all to do it well.
Grab your eggnog and press play.
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The holidays are here, the kids are feral, and the pressure to make it magical is… a lot. In this episode, Kate and Jayme settle in for a real-life conversation about holiday parenting wins, struggles, and traditions that actually feel doable. Kate confesses her confusion with modern kids’ entertainment and why it sometimes feels like decoding a foreign language, while Jayme celebrates surviving toddler life plus an ear infection like the true warrior she is. Wins are wins. We also talk stress management, including Kate’s unexpected love affair with running while watching musicals. Because nothing says self-care like sprinting through Broadway show tunes. From there, we dive into the holiday overwhelm fueled by social media perfection, why intentional breaks matter more than trendy traditions, and how doing less can sometimes mean more for our kids. Traditions, But Make Them Yours Kate shares her family’s faith-based twist on Elf on the Shelf, while Jayme explains how her family keeps Thanksgiving flexible and festive with in-law celebrations and Christmas light adventures. There’s talk of thankful trees, ornament collecting as a travel time capsule, and why not every tradition needs to look the same to be meaningful. Black Friday: Love It or Leave It Different takes, zero judgment. Whether you’re clicking “add to cart” at midnight or ignoring the chaos entirely, we’re here for whatever keeps your peace intact. Thanksgiving Without the Pressure Catered meals? Yes please. Green bean casserole? Optional. We talk about letting go of expectations and leaning into what actually works for your family. Christmas Cards, Keepsakes & New Year’s Vibes Kate loves crafting unique Christmas cards, Jayme loves receiving them, and we all agree they’re better appreciated when they don’t come with stress. Plus, Kate shares her New Year’s Eve tradition involving movies, champagne, and shrimp cocktail because honestly… iconic. If you’re a first-time mom heading into the holidays, or a seasoned mom just trying to keep everyone fed and mostly happy, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do it all to do it well. Grab your eggnog and press play.