Mom Intentional | Overwhelm, Planning, Identity, Routines, Guilt, Purpose, Systems, Time Management

8 | Sick of Mom Guilt Ruining the Holidays? Easy Intentional Decorating Hacks with Kids to Stay Calm


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💖 Hey Mama,

Does mom guilt creep in every holiday season, whispering you’re not doing enough to make it magical for your kids? You want to enjoy decorating with them, but the stress of perfection and chaos leaves you frazzled, feeling like a bad mom. It’s exhausting, and it’s stealing your holiday joy.

In today’s episode, we’re kicking that mom guilt to the curb and making holiday decorating a fun, stress-free win. I’m sharing easy intentional decorating hacks that get your kids excited to join in, so you can create memories without losing your cool. These aren’t Pinterest-perfect plans—they’re simple, mom-friendly tricks to weave intentional time into your holiday routine and keep calm, no matter how wild it gets.

If you’re ready to ditch the guilt and have a blast decorating with your kids, this episode is your holiday game-changer.

Key Takeaways

  • Why mom guilt spikes during the holidays—and how intentional time with kids shuts it down.

  • The sneaky decorating mistake that fuels overwhelm and how to avoid it with simple hacks.

  • How to plan a 10-minute decorating routine that kids love and keeps you calm.

  • Fun, kid-friendly decorating ideas that spark joy without stressing you out.

  • A planning strategy to make holiday decorating a guilt-free, family bonding moment.

  • My story of snapping at my kids over tangled Christmas lights—and the one hack that turned our decorating into pure fun.

    This episode is about more than just decorating—it’s about reclaiming joy during the holidays and turning a chore into cherished memories with your family. Whether you’re decorating for Christmas, Easter, or any other occasion, these strategies will help you save time, reduce stress, and enjoy the season to the fullest.

    Grab a warm drink, your favorite notebook, and let’s dive into creating a holiday tradition you and your kids will look forward to year after year. 

    If you are loving this show, will you please do me a favor? Scroll to the bottom of this episode under the stars and click leave a written review. It will really help get the word out about this podcast, more moms can begin embrace the calm that comes with conquering the chaos of motherhood one step at a time!!

    🎉 Cheering you on,

    Aubree

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