![The Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (It’s Not What You Think) with Anna Thomas [Ep 44] episode artwork](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42717264/42717264-1735008325882-eb49a7d36967a.jpg)
EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 44 MIN
The Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (It’s Not What You Think) with Anna Thomas [Ep 44]
from Mommin' Together · host Michelle Barnett
The Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (It’s Not What You Think)Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and shares how ordinary moments can become the memories kids cherish most, then talks with her friend Anna Thomas about creating meaningful traditions in simple, realistic ways. Anna, a mom of three in Pennsylvania, explains how her mom modeled small celebrations and how, after struggling with comparison and early motherhood challenges, she embraced celebrating as a God-given strength. She shares practical ideas like a “birthday box” instead of a baby book, easy holiday table surprises, reusing decor, wrapping paper as table runners, and end-of-school celebrations. They discuss bigger moments like mid-year kid-focused parties, sibling “share sessions,” speaking affirmations over kids, avoiding social-media pressure, and keeping celebrations rooted in joy, humility, and faith.00:00 Welcome to Mommin Together00:31 Why Moments Matter01:41 Meet Anna Thomas03:20 Learning to Celebrate04:53 Letting Go of Mom Guilt07:08 Birthday Box Memory Hack08:50 Simple Traditions That Stick13:56 Faith and Everyday Joy15:24 Bigger Celebrations Midyear17:41 What Kids Remember Most20:23 Celebrating Each Personality23:09 Passing the Joy Forward24:24 Modeling Joy at Home27:15 Milestones and One on One Time28:13 Speaking Life Over Kids31:18 Simple Creative Celebrations35:18 Gratitude Jar Tradition36:51 Vacation Learning Rhythms39:14 Books That Inspire Celebration42:55 Mom Hacks and Final EncouragementConnect with Anna:Anna Thomas is a long-time friend of mine. She hails from Texas and currently resides in Pennsylvania. She’s a devoted wife, rockstar mom of 3 busy pre-teen/teens, a creative homemaker and one day at a time she’s attempting to create a little ☀️ shine in the lives of others. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abelleinthesun/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbelleThomasResources: Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary of Everyday Life by Shauna NiequistChoosing Real: An Invitation to Celebrate When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned by Bekah Jane PogueThe Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Fears by Mark BattersonConnect with Michelle: Mommin’ Together Instagram: @Mommin_Together https://www.instagram.com/mommin_together/Michelle Barnett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/Join our Mommin’ Together Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484794095771993Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommin-together/id1787094979Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hn6cFLziITGVFuSXiI4ty?si=6c7abc0f099f4230
What this episode covers
The Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (It’s Not What You Think)Host Michelle Barnett welcomes listeners to the Mommin’ Together podcast and shares how ordinary moments can become the memories kids cherish most, then talks with her friend Anna Thomas about creating meaningful traditions in simple, realistic ways. Anna, a mom of three in Pennsylvania, explains how her mom modeled small celebrations and how, after struggling with comparison and early motherhood challenges, she embraced celebrating as a God-given strength. She shares practical ideas like a “birthday box” instead of a baby book, easy holiday table surprises, reusing decor, wrapping paper as table runners, and end-of-school celebrations. They discuss bigger moments like mid-year kid-focused parties, sibling “share sessions,” speaking affirmations over kids, avoiding social-media pressure, and keeping celebrations rooted in joy, humility, and faith.00:00 Welcome to Mommin Together00:31 Why Moments Matter01:41 Meet Anna Thomas03:20 Learning to Celebrate04:53 Letting Go of Mom Guilt07:08 Birthday Box Memory Hack08:50 Simple Traditions That Stick13:56 Faith and Everyday Joy15:24 Bigger Celebrations Midyear17:41 What Kids Remember Most20:23 Celebrating Each Personality23:09 Passing the Joy Forward24:24 Modeling Joy at Home27:15 Milestones and One on One Time28:13 Speaking Life Over Kids31:18 Simple Creative Celebrations35:18 Gratitude Jar Tradition36:51 Vacation Learning Rhythms39:14 Books That Inspire Celebration42:55 Mom Hacks and Final EncouragementConnect with Anna:Anna Thomas is a long-time friend of mine. She hails from Texas and currently resides in Pennsylvania. She’s a devoted wife, rockstar mom of 3 busy pre-teen/teens, a creative homemaker and one day at a time she’s attempting to create a little ☀️ shine in the lives of others. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abelleinthesun/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbelleThomasResources: Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary of Everyday Life by Shauna NiequistChoosing Real: An Invitation to Celebrate When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned by Bekah Jane PogueThe Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Fears by Mark BattersonConnect with Michelle: Mommin’ Together Instagram: @Mommin_Together https://www.instagram.com/mommin_together/Michelle Barnett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_barnett_/Join our Mommin’ Together Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1484794095771993Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mommin-together/id1787094979Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hn6cFLziITGVFuSXiI4ty?si=6c7abc0f099f4230
NOW PLAYING
The Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (It’s Not What You Think) with Anna Thomas [Ep 44]
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.