Holiday Traditions That Don’t Require Mom Doing All the Work

Somewhere along the way, traditions turned into a never-ending to-do list that only mom checks off. And listen — memories should not come with a meltdown.

Traditions that spark joy… without the meltdown

Try these kid-led, low-prep ideas:

• Movie night rotation — each kid picks the classic!

• Hot chocolate bar (marshmallows = done)

• Store-bought cookie decorating

• Board game tournament — loser cleans the kitchen 😉

• Holiday lights scavenger hunt — from the warmth of your car!

These still feel magical… without you sweating in the kitchen.

Ditch the “perfect” gift plan

Try:Want | Wear | Read | Need

4 simple gifts. Endless decision relief.

No more overspending just because the neighbor’s garage looks like Santa’s workshop.

What if a tradition flops?

Then you laugh. That becomes the memory.

And guess what?

Your kids don’t remember:

• whether the cookies were homemade

• if the wrapping paper matched

• or if you forgot the Elf… again

They remember time with YOU.

🖤 KO Truth: “Joy > perfection every single time.”

XO,

K+O