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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 19 MIN

Getting Control of Your Schedule this Holiday Season

from Lifegiving Motherhood · host Emily Parkins

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday chaos? In this episode, I’m talking directly to busy moms who are juggling school events, family schedules, gift planning, and all the “holiday magic” expectations on top of everyday life. If you’re craving time management tips for moms, help with holiday stress, or ways to create a balanced mom schedule, this conversation is for you.We’ll break down simple mindset shifts, gentle boundaries, and practical strategies to help you simplify your December, protect your peace, and stay organized without burning out. From letting go of the “perfect holiday” pressure to creating a more intentional, manageable routine, you’ll walk away with calm, clarity, and confidence.✨ LET'S CONNECT ✨INSTAGRAMBLOGLIKE IT TO KNOW IT (SHOP MY POSTS)GRACE MARKETING GROUPPINTERESTLinks & Codes: ⁠Caraway Home⁠ | Use this link to save 33%!Pink Lily | Use code October20 for 20% off Sitewide⁠MUD\WTR⁠ | Use this link for $20 Off⁠NEEDED⁠ | Prenatal & Postpartum & Beyond Support for Moms | Use code EMILY for 20% off⁠Paramount+⁠ | Use this link for a free trial! ⁠Thistle⁠ | Anti-Inflammatory Meal Deliveries | use code EMILY100for $100 Off⁠Slumberkins ⁠| use code EMILY for 10% offWood Stove Kitchen | Use code EMILY20 for 20% off & free shipping⁠Pique Life⁠ | Use this link for 15% off & free shipping⁠Hungryroot ⁠| $30 off your first box & free gift for life!⁠WINC ⁠| Use this link to get your first box for $29.95⁠Little Passports⁠ - EMILYP20 for 20% Off⁠OLIPOP ⁠- EMILYP15 for 15% OffMountain Ops - EMILYP20 for 20 Off Coterie - EMILY10 for 10% offCoffee Bros - parkins15 for 15% off your orderTiny Land - EMILYROSE_PARKINS 10% Off Any OrderMom Cozy - EMILYP15 for 15% Off⁠Healthy Baby⁠ - The best diapers! ⁠Toups & Co ⁠- EMILY10 for 10% Off⁠Sweet’s Elderberry⁠ - EMILY for free shipping and 15% offWildbird - HIGHVIBE10⁠Moonlite ⁠- EMILY15 - 15% off⁠EquiLife⁠ - Health Testing, Supplements & more 

Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday chaos? In this episode, I’m talking directly to busy moms who are juggling school events, family schedules, gift planning, and all the “holiday magic” expectations on top of everyday life. If you’re craving time management tips for moms, help with holiday stress, or ways to create a balanced mom schedule, this conversation is for you.We’ll break down simple mindset shifts, gentle boundaries, and practical strategies to help you simplify your December, protect your peace, and stay organized without burning out. From letting go of the “perfect holiday” pressure to creating a more intentional, manageable routine, you’ll walk away with calm, clarity, and confidence.✨ LET'S CONNECT ✨INSTAGRAMBLOGLIKE IT TO KNOW IT (SHOP MY POSTS)GRACE MARKETING GROUPPINTERESTLinks & Codes: ⁠Caraway Home⁠ | Use this link to save 33%!Pink Lily | Use code October20 for 20% off Sitewide⁠MUD\WTR⁠ | Use this link for $20 Off⁠NEEDED⁠ | Prenatal & Postpartum & Beyond Support for Moms | Use code EMILY for 20% off⁠Paramount+⁠ | Use this link for a free trial! ⁠Thistle⁠ | Anti-Inflammatory Meal Deliveries | use code EMILY100for $100 Off⁠Slumberkins ⁠| use code EMILY for 10% offWood Stove Kitchen | Use code EMILY20 for 20% off & free shipping⁠Pique Life⁠ | Use this link for 15% off & free shipping⁠Hungryroot ⁠| $30 off your first box & free gift for life!⁠WINC ⁠| Use this link to get your first box for $29.95⁠Little Passports⁠ - EMILYP20 for 20% Off⁠OLIPOP ⁠- EMILYP15 for 15% OffMountain Ops - EMILYP20 for 20 Off Coterie - EMILY10 for 10% offCoffee Bros - parkins15 for 15% off your orderTiny Land - EMILYROSE_PARKINS 10% Off Any OrderMom Cozy - EMILYP15 for 15% Off⁠Healthy Baby⁠ - The best diapers! ⁠Toups & Co ⁠- EMILY10 for 10% Off⁠Sweet’s Elderberry⁠ - EMILY for free shipping and 15% offWildbird - HIGHVIBE10⁠Moonlite ⁠- EMILY15 - 15% off⁠EquiLife⁠ - Health Testing, Supplements & more

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