Handling the Holiday Craziness
b'Each December 25th, most moms look at a living room full of scattered wrapping paper and vow to do less next year. Then Black Friday rolls around. But can you really downshift on how much Santa brings once a baseline has been established?\\n\\xa0This week Amy and Margaret talk about managing the holiday craziness. (Disclaimer: for both of us, that does mean Christmas, although we feel the pain of the Hanukkah Harriets out there, we really do).\\n\\xa0Here\\u2019s some of what\\u2019s discussed in this episode:\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0* how to get your kids more involved in holiday preparations\\u2014 at any age\\n\\xa0* the very appealing \\u201cthree kings, three gifts\\u201d rule \\n* how to carefully consider any new holiday \\u201ctraditions\\u201d before instating them (we\\u2019re looking at you, Elf on the Shelf)\\n* how the Laws of Holiday Attrition can work in your favor\\n* how Amy uses this cookie recipe every December and it\\u2019s easy and amazing\\n* what to do when your spouse gives you a Pajamagram\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'