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...

The moment the calendar hits December 1st, school life basically turns into a holiday-themed circus — and somehow, we’re always the unpaid ringmaster. Class parties. Teacher gifts. Spirit week. Secret Santa. Pajama day. And let’s not forget the dreaded “Can you just bring one small thing?”  request that magically becomes a 7-step Pinterest craft. But here’s the truth we all need to hear: ✨ Being a good mom does not require making reindeer-shaped fruit kabobs. Why school December is six months...

By K & O of KO Unscripted It's Thanksgiving week!! Christmas is RIGHT around the corner! How in the world did we get here? Every year around this time, the invites start rolling in. Class parties. Cookie exchanges. Secret Santa swaps. Church programs. Ugly sweater contests. And suddenly, your calendar looks like a glitter bomb exploded — because somehow, we moms are expected to do it all  and look good doing it. We bake. We host. We volunteer. We wrap gifts until 2 AM, only to get up early...