I loved when this day came around as a teacher. Even with the littlest of kiddos, the conversation of equality, fairness, and allyship is such an important one. Martin Luther King Jr was such an important historical figure for our nation that we set aside a day each January to remember his life and legacy. There is even a memorial statue of him in Washing D.C. All this to say, don’t miss out on the opportunity to talk about this day with your kids! The values and topics discussed in this lesson are ones that we should be teaching our kids regardless of any federal holiday, so use these as a starting point to get the ball rolling!

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We like to go big for holidays in our house. I’ve struggled before with holiday burnout though, I try to go way too big (without enough planning) and then end up just wanting to go home (and crawl into bed). This year I made a plan! I planned a few really over the top fun days and then I sprinkled the rest with really easy and manageable fun like crafts, whipping up a treat, or watching a Christmas movie. I tried to keep them all on the generic side so that you can easily translate them to whatever works best for your family. I’ve shares some tips and instructions on some of the items below! Happy December, friends!

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It’s a running joke in our house that I have an obsession with buying holiday pajamas. Lucky for you guys that means I have my eye on the cutest pairs and when they’re on sale. I will try to keep this post updated with my fave finds and any sales I see come around. It’s almost November you guys, which means it’s basically Thanksgiving, which means it’s practically Christmas time. AH!

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I don’t know why, but Elouise turning 5 years old felt like a really big deal to me. That is why, even though we decided against a big ol’ party like we normally throw, I had to plan something small and intimate for her. She said she wanted a ballerina tea party and I ran with it. We invited some of her best girlfriends over and had a tea party with real china tea cups but I filled the tea pots with pink lemonade. I snagged some little pastries from the grocery store, made some heart shaped sandwiches, and ordered a store bought cake that I doctored up a bit with some sprinkles and the most darling topper. The girls ate to their hearts’ content, made magic wands and bracelets, and then ran around the yard in their tutus trying to catch lizards. I love these little girlies. Now for about a thousand photos (big thanks to my sweet sister in law for snapping them) and I’ll share links for everything at the end!

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