EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 26 MIN
Ep 24: Holiday Giving for Exhausted Moms: Simple Ways to Give Back When You’re Barely Holding It Together
from Who Let Me Do This? — Funny, Unfiltered Stories of Working Mom Life, Career & Chaos · host Saidee
Send us Fan MailIt’s the most magical time of the year… which is adorable, considering moms are out here running Christmas like a Fortune 500 with no staff, no sleep, and all of the same expectations of the rest of the year. In this episode, I’m showing up with a messy bun, a Mount-Everest-level zit, and exactly zero energy—but we’re talking realistic ways busy, overwhelmed moms can give back during the holidays without adding 47 things to the to-do list.We cover the easy stuff (aka: praise be), how to donate without losing your mind, and my personal favorite hack: keeping a stash of $10 gift cards to hand out like a caffeinated Oprah.If the holiday season has you wondering how you’re supposed to create Christmas magic, keep tiny humans alive, show up to work, and still be a “good person,” this episode is your permission slip to not reinvent the wheel. You’ll get simple, doable ways to spread kindness—from giving a compliment to slipping a surprise gift card where a tired mom will find it.Perfect for: working moms, tired parents, holiday-season zombies, and anyone who wants to give back without completely falling apart.Come for the honesty, stay for the chaos. And if you’re watching this live… please ignore my hair. And my face. And everything else. If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going: Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to remember (because who has the brain space?)Share it with your favorite boss bestie so they know they’re not alone 🍷Leave a rating & review — it’s basically the podcast version of a compliment, and you know I live for those 💕Pop by instagram @saideegrimley or tiktok @wholetmedothispod and tell me what no ones saying out loud as a high achieving working mom
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Send us Fan Mail It’s the most magical time of the year… which is adorable, considering moms are out here running Christmas like a Fortune 500 with no staff, no sleep, and all of the same expectations of the rest of the year. In this episode, I’m showing up with a messy bun, a Mount-Everest-level zit, and exactly zero energy—but we’re talking realistic ways busy, overwhelmed moms can give back during the holidays without adding 47 things to the to-do list. We cover the easy stuff (aka: ...
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Ep 24: Holiday Giving for Exhausted Moms: Simple Ways to Give Back When You’re Barely Holding It Together
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