The Christmas Chaos Scale: How Moms Measure Time by Meltdowns, Missing Tape, and That One Elf

This blog post contains affiliate links. If you purchase from them, I may receive a small commission. Moms don’t measure December in days. We measure it in chaos levels. Time passes differently for us during Christmas. One minute you’re full of Hallmark-movie optimism, and the next you’re staring at a tangled string of lights asking yourself at what point in your life you made such poor electrical choices. Welcome to the Christmas Chaos Scale, otherwise known as “Motherhood, but festive.” […]

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Poem of the day | Being Present For The Little Moments

For the past 12 years, Sam has been writing short poems every day about the joys and challenges of motherhood. Her words capture the beauty, complexity, and unconditional love that come with raising a family. Through her writing, Sam hopes to connect with other mothers and share her experiences with the world. Whether she is celebrating her children’s milestones or reflecting on the struggles of motherhood, Sam’s poetry is a testament to the strength and resilience of mothers everywhere. Poet […]

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Holiday Traditions | Personalized Books | I See Me | MomCave LIVE

Every family has its own list of holiday traditions. Some are touching, some are silly, and some aren’t such a great idea. In this episode of MomCave LIVE, Jen talks with children’s book author and founder of I See Me Books, Maia Haag, all about holiday traditions. Traditions at Christmas- Holiday Books With Maia Haag- Mom CaveTV Live Jen of MomCaveTV:   Welcome to Momcave LIVE, where we may have lost our minds, but we haven’t lost our sense of humor. […]

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Gifts of Experiences are a Parent’s Best Friend

Are your kids’ Santa lists a mile long and a challenge to your budget, living space, and sanity? Parents want to give kids their heart’s desire. But sometimes their hearts desire things that will put us in the poorhouse, make huge messes, drive the rest of the family nuts (drum kit, anyone?), or just won’t be played with after Christmas morning. We’re huge fans of gifts of EXPERIENCES, both for kids and for the entire family. Check out these ideas […]

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Christina Milian’s Christmas Plans on the Holiday Episode of The Breakdown With Bethany

I’ve been a fan of Christina Milian for years, so when I got the opportunity to speak with her, I jumped! The mom of three has been busy for the last 20 years, singing, acting, and raising her three kids. She welcomed her youngest, Kenna, in April of 2021, who she shares with her boyfriend, Matt Pokora. Milian recently partnered with Crest and Oral-B for their “Closing the Smile Gap” campaign, and she shared details about the partnership and some […]

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