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There Mama!

I'm Catherine! A wife, mother of three, and professional medicine maker sharing all things Family, Food and Home. Let's be friends!

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@withlove_ fromcatt

I’m well aware I look like a fraggel rock trying

I’m well aware I look like a fraggel rock trying to dance and my husband turned jingle bell rock into a rodeo 🫣 But seriously, perfection is overrated…we all had fun and that’s what matters.
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Garland: king of Christmas (click link in bio for extra $25 off)
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#familydance #jinglebell #wewishyouamerrychristmas #familydanceparty #groupdance #dancersofinsta #christmasdance #christmasreel #familytimeisthebesttime #imperfection #christmascountdown2022 #christmashome #funtimestogether #family #kngofchristmas #focusonthegood #focusonthepositive #focusonwhatmatters #focusonwhatmattersmost #fundad #greatdad

I just had to stop 🛑 for a minute and slow my r

I just had to stop 🛑 for a minute and slow my roll.

Truth is the most wonderful time of year can easily become the most stressful time of year.

As adults we move from experiencing the magic and joy of Christmas to creating it. But often times we get caught up in traditions, decorating, cooking, baking, buying gifts, wrapping gifts and giving gifts because we want to give our loved ones the magic and joy we experienced as kids. I get it, but all that can leave us feeling joyless or less joyful during the holidays.

Here’s 3 things I’m doing to help me approach the holidays with ease:

1. Identify what YOU really want to do - you don’t have to go to every Christmas party or participate in every yankee swap. Or even keep up old traditions that no longer serve you. Do what brings YOU joy.

2. Plan your holiday menu - if you are ordering your dinner try to place the order now to get it off your mind. If you’re cooking then plan your menu now. Print out recipes and create your grocery list.

3. Plan your gift list - planning a gift list helps you stay on budget, keep track of gifts and decreases the likelihood of forgetting someone.

I hope that you can enjoy the wonder of the holiday season and experience a little of the magic and joy for yourself. May your holidays be merry and bright and filled with joy in the blank spaces of your calendar and the spaces you carve out for it.

Serious question: what is on your grown up Christmas wish list?
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#stressreduction #stressfreezone #lessstress #stressless #mentalhealthwarrior #holidaymoodon #stressfreeholidays #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear #mostwonderfultime #christmasplanning #grownupchristmaslist

The tree is up - actually it’s been up since bef

The tree is up - actually it’s been up since before Thanksgiving. What can I say? I love my trees, I’m also grateful for my @kingofchristmas trees. They make me happy seeing them lit while we eat thanksgiving dinner 🍽 and while watching hallmark movies after the kids are in bed. It’s a two-for-one 💁🏽‍♀️

Anyways, for all you #blackFriday holiday shoppers - King of Christmas is having a huge sale on their artificial trees plus hit the link in my bio for an extra $25 off.
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#kingofchristmas #blackfridaydealsonline #christmastrees #decoratingforchristmas #besttimeoftheyear #holidayshoppingtime #blackfriday2022 #artificialtrees #christmasreels #christmastreedecorating #holidaydeals #christmassale #christmasseason🎄

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? 🎄 Th

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? 🎄

There’s only 48 shopping days left and I haven’t even started 🙈 I usually start in October but man, October was a whirlwind of routine changes. Also, trying to feed a family with no fridge/freezer has been a daily challenge.

Yesterday, I was determined to get some holiday shopping done…so I hung up a wreath and then two more 🤪 and put a mini tree on the floor and played Mariah Carey’s Christmas album for good measure - It worked! But I still left my pumpkin scented plug-ins because there’s still Thanksgiving to look forward too 😋

Middle wreath: queen flocked
2 end wreaths: king flocked
Mini tree: queen flocked

All from @kingofchristmas

You can get the wreath, 2 mini trees and garland set or buy them all individually. Click link in bio for $25 off your first order*
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#paypalaccepted #cozychristmas #christmasdecorating #kingofchristmas #farmhouse #neutralchristmas #christmashome #farmhousechristmas #farmhousechristmasdecor #christmastreedecorating #applepay #gpay #christmaswreaths #minitree #holidayshoppingbegins #christmasshoppingtime #moodmagic #moodcommunity #flockedchristmastree #bedroomholidayvibes #inthemood #setthemood #holidayseasonishere #mariahcareychristmas #alliwantforchristmas #relateablepost #momblogger #productivityhacks

Cinderella encounters Captain Hook. Can you write

Cinderella encounters Captain Hook. Can you write the perfect ending👇🏽
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#halloween #kidsplaying #kidsdressup #cinderellacostume #cinderellamovie #captainhook #explorepageً #ministory #fairytalesarereal #fairytalesdocometrue #momtales #momsview #toddlermoments #toddlermoms #lifewithkids #storytellingmama #storytellingphotography

It’s been a rough few weeks… Our daily routin

It’s been a rough few weeks…

Our daily routine has changed from day-to-day and top it off our fridge broke. The new one is delayed in transit another week. No one knew anything changed because my kids are All-Stars but also because my favorite oldest daughter has stepped up to help out in so many ways. We kept going - It was hard but we did The. Dang. Thing.

Liv, this is proof that we can do hard things! I don’t know how I could have done it all without your help. Thank you @littlebitluxe_ I see you and I appreciate you ♥️

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#rawmotherhood #momtruth #momcontent #motherhoodunplugged #realmotherhood #honestmom #momsgetit

What’s in the box? The flocked garland, wreath

What’s in the box?

The flocked garland, wreath and 2 mini trees🎄

Fun fact: I’ve always wanted to decorate with garland but was nervous it would be too extra. Well, here’s to being EXTRA this year 😆 thank you @kingofchristmas

I’m super excited to see what I come up with. Maybe hung overhead, on the table or on our headboard. Where would you put it?

Check out the entire King of Christmas collection and get $25 off your first order by clicking the link in my bio.

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#ohchristmastree #christmasmantle #christmasdecorating #kingofchristmas #whitechristmastree #christmashome #holidaydecor #christmastreedecorating #flockedchristmastree #decoratingideas #whatsinthebox #soonitwillbechristmas #christmasseason🎄 #christmasshoppingtime #holidaydecorating #holidaydecorations #christmasgarland

He looks the way I feel this week - 🤪 As a tas

He looks the way I feel this week - 🤪

As a task oriented individual I constantly have to force myself to slow down - to pause. To tell myself it’s the journey not the destination but sometimes it’s hard. It just doesn’t come natural for me but I know it’s important…so I really appreciate these moments when my kids force me to pause and laugh.

To all the moms doing all the things this week - I hope you find moments to rest, pause, laugh and rejuvenate. I know it can be hard but it’s essential. Empty cups don’t fill cups. Heck, full cups don’t fill cups - but overflowing ones do.

Ps - sorry Grayson for making you run out to the wrong bus TWICE. Love ya to the moon & back ~XO

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63F0CFDE-9596-436D-8BEC-3ADFE1AB3B60

hey

There Mama!

I'm Catherine! A wife, mother of three, and professional medicine maker sharing all things Family, Food and Home. Let's be friends!

Search for:

Fol low

@withlove_ fromcatt

I’m well aware I look like a fraggel rock trying

I’m well aware I look like a fraggel rock trying to dance and my husband turned jingle bell rock into a rodeo 🫣 But seriously, perfection is overrated…we all had fun and that’s what matters.
⁣.
.⁣
.⁣
Garland: king of Christmas (click link in bio for extra $25 off)
.⁣
#familydance #jinglebell #wewishyouamerrychristmas #familydanceparty #groupdance #dancersofinsta #christmasdance #christmasreel #familytimeisthebesttime #imperfection #christmascountdown2022 #christmashome #funtimestogether #family #kngofchristmas #focusonthegood #focusonthepositive #focusonwhatmatters #focusonwhatmattersmost #fundad #greatdad

I just had to stop 🛑 for a minute and slow my r

I just had to stop 🛑 for a minute and slow my roll.

Truth is the most wonderful time of year can easily become the most stressful time of year.

As adults we move from experiencing the magic and joy of Christmas to creating it. But often times we get caught up in traditions, decorating, cooking, baking, buying gifts, wrapping gifts and giving gifts because we want to give our loved ones the magic and joy we experienced as kids. I get it, but all that can leave us feeling joyless or less joyful during the holidays.

Here’s 3 things I’m doing to help me approach the holidays with ease:

1. Identify what YOU really want to do - you don’t have to go to every Christmas party or participate in every yankee swap. Or even keep up old traditions that no longer serve you. Do what brings YOU joy.

2. Plan your holiday menu - if you are ordering your dinner try to place the order now to get it off your mind. If you’re cooking then plan your menu now. Print out recipes and create your grocery list.

3. Plan your gift list - planning a gift list helps you stay on budget, keep track of gifts and decreases the likelihood of forgetting someone.

I hope that you can enjoy the wonder of the holiday season and experience a little of the magic and joy for yourself. May your holidays be merry and bright and filled with joy in the blank spaces of your calendar and the spaces you carve out for it.

Serious question: what is on your grown up Christmas wish list?
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.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#stressreduction #stressfreezone #lessstress #stressless #mentalhealthwarrior #holidaymoodon #stressfreeholidays #mostwonderfultimeoftheyear #mostwonderfultime #christmasplanning #grownupchristmaslist

The tree is up - actually it’s been up since bef

The tree is up - actually it’s been up since before Thanksgiving. What can I say? I love my trees, I’m also grateful for my @kingofchristmas trees. They make me happy seeing them lit while we eat thanksgiving dinner 🍽 and while watching hallmark movies after the kids are in bed. It’s a two-for-one 💁🏽‍♀️

Anyways, for all you #blackFriday holiday shoppers - King of Christmas is having a huge sale on their artificial trees plus hit the link in my bio for an extra $25 off.
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#kingofchristmas #blackfridaydealsonline #christmastrees #decoratingforchristmas #besttimeoftheyear #holidayshoppingtime #blackfriday2022 #artificialtrees #christmasreels #christmastreedecorating #holidaydeals #christmassale #christmasseason🎄

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? 🎄 Th

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? 🎄

There’s only 48 shopping days left and I haven’t even started 🙈 I usually start in October but man, October was a whirlwind of routine changes. Also, trying to feed a family with no fridge/freezer has been a daily challenge.

Yesterday, I was determined to get some holiday shopping done…so I hung up a wreath and then two more 🤪 and put a mini tree on the floor and played Mariah Carey’s Christmas album for good measure - It worked! But I still left my pumpkin scented plug-ins because there’s still Thanksgiving to look forward too 😋

Middle wreath: queen flocked
2 end wreaths: king flocked
Mini tree: queen flocked

All from @kingofchristmas

You can get the wreath, 2 mini trees and garland set or buy them all individually. Click link in bio for $25 off your first order*
.
.
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.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
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#paypalaccepted #cozychristmas #christmasdecorating #kingofchristmas #farmhouse #neutralchristmas #christmashome #farmhousechristmas #farmhousechristmasdecor #christmastreedecorating #applepay #gpay #christmaswreaths #minitree #holidayshoppingbegins #christmasshoppingtime #moodmagic #moodcommunity #flockedchristmastree #bedroomholidayvibes #inthemood #setthemood #holidayseasonishere #mariahcareychristmas #alliwantforchristmas #relateablepost #momblogger #productivityhacks

Cinderella encounters Captain Hook. Can you write

Cinderella encounters Captain Hook. Can you write the perfect ending👇🏽
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#halloween #kidsplaying #kidsdressup #cinderellacostume #cinderellamovie #captainhook #explorepageً #ministory #fairytalesarereal #fairytalesdocometrue #momtales #momsview #toddlermoments #toddlermoms #lifewithkids #storytellingmama #storytellingphotography

It’s been a rough few weeks… Our daily routin

It’s been a rough few weeks…

Our daily routine has changed from day-to-day and top it off our fridge broke. The new one is delayed in transit another week. No one knew anything changed because my kids are All-Stars but also because my favorite oldest daughter has stepped up to help out in so many ways. We kept going - It was hard but we did The. Dang. Thing.

Liv, this is proof that we can do hard things! I don’t know how I could have done it all without your help. Thank you @littlebitluxe_ I see you and I appreciate you ♥️

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.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#rawmotherhood #momtruth #momcontent #motherhoodunplugged #realmotherhood #honestmom #momsgetit

What’s in the box? The flocked garland, wreath

What’s in the box?

The flocked garland, wreath and 2 mini trees🎄

Fun fact: I’ve always wanted to decorate with garland but was nervous it would be too extra. Well, here’s to being EXTRA this year 😆 thank you @kingofchristmas

I’m super excited to see what I come up with. Maybe hung overhead, on the table or on our headboard. Where would you put it?

Check out the entire King of Christmas collection and get $25 off your first order by clicking the link in my bio.

⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
.⁣
#ohchristmastree #christmasmantle #christmasdecorating #kingofchristmas #whitechristmastree #christmashome #holidaydecor #christmastreedecorating #flockedchristmastree #decoratingideas #whatsinthebox #soonitwillbechristmas #christmasseason🎄 #christmasshoppingtime #holidaydecorating #holidaydecorations #christmasgarland

He looks the way I feel this week - 🤪 As a tas

He looks the way I feel this week - 🤪

As a task oriented individual I constantly have to force myself to slow down - to pause. To tell myself it’s the journey not the destination but sometimes it’s hard. It just doesn’t come natural for me but I know it’s important…so I really appreciate these moments when my kids force me to pause and laugh.

To all the moms doing all the things this week - I hope you find moments to rest, pause, laugh and rejuvenate. I know it can be hard but it’s essential. Empty cups don’t fill cups. Heck, full cups don’t fill cups - but overflowing ones do.

Ps - sorry Grayson for making you run out to the wrong bus TWICE. Love ya to the moon & back ~XO

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