The Mom Hour28 Joulu 2021

Ways To Spend A Cozy Day At Home (No Matter How Little Your Kids Are): Episode 345

A day at home with nothing on the calendar or the agenda: It’s the best of times . . . and it can be the worst of times. In this final episode of 2021, Meagan and Sarah are reminiscing about how they spent cuddled-up days at home pre-kids and with little ones, as well as what it looks like now that everyone is kinda doing their own thing. We remember games, baking, movie-watching, and puttering (plus lots of making and cleaning up messes). We talk about at-home activities that are fun with kids, the things that make it challenging, little ways to feel productive, and how to cultivate the “day off” vibe you crave. There’s a fine line between snuggly and stifling, and you might be feeling it this week between Christmas and New Year’s. Whatever the age of your kids or your family situation, this episode will give you ideas on how to take pleasure in the slowness. Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Meagan describes the movie “Dan in Real Life”
Read our Contributor Emily’s blog post on Six Ways to Entertain Your Family Indoors This Winter
Listen to these related episodes: More Than Mom: Getting Cozy, Stocking Your House For Stuck-Inside Days, How To Survive (And Even Enjoy) Playing Board Games With Kids

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