Our December 2025 Meal Plan (How I Meal Planned for a Family of 5 Without Losing My Mind)
A real look at how I meal planned in December for a family of five, handwritten pages, repeated dinners, crossed-out grocery lists, and all. This is what a flexible, real-life monthly meal plan actually looks like when you’re feeding kids, juggling work, and keeping decision fatigue low.
2025 Christmas Gifts for Young Adults & College Students | Real-Mom Picks
Every year it gets trickier — they’re old enough to have their own money but still expect something under the tree. I try to focus on gifts that make their day-to-day life easier, more fun, or just a little more comfortable.