The holidays aren’t always Hallmark-movie magical — sometimes they’re heavy, expensive, lonely, chaotic… and still somehow beautiful.
In this episode of Pardon Our Honesty, Tiffany and Megan get real about surviving the holiday season when:
The kids are grown and Christmas doesn’t look the same
You’re trying to create new traditions without feeling guilty
Money is tight, but the pressure to give is high
Travel, shutdowns, and schedules make seeing family complicated
Grief and missing loved ones hit a little harder this time of year
You’re low-key over potluck roulette and awkward gift exchanges
They talk about:
✨ Quality time over pricey presents
✨ Creating experiences instead of going into debt
✨ Being alone vs. feeling lonely
✨ Finding ways to give back when you need a reset yourself
✨ Hosting pressure, holiday etiquette, and the dishes nobody’s touching
✨ How ADHD, chaos, and busy seasons collide this time of year
If you’re excited for the holidays and low-key stressed or sad about them… this conversation is for you.
Honest, funny, a little petty, and full of heart — just how we like it.