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Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. Matching family pajamas have become a beloved tradition during the holiday season, creating warm memories and bringing the whole family together. Whether you're looking for comfort, festive designs, or great savings, here are 11 places to find matching family Christmas and holiday pajamas for all sizes and budgets. Old Navy Old Navy features an extensive selection of affordable pajama sets for the whole family. From cute holiday-themed prints to classic designs, you'll find something for everyone, including plus sizes that run up to 4X. Shop ..read more

There's something special about a baby's first Christmas – or any big holiday focusing on celebrating as a family – but it can get overwhelming fast. Family expectations combined with a baby who does not give two hall deckings about things like Aunt Christine's traditional holiday photo can make it stressful. Here are some tips to help you survive (and maybe even thrive) your baby's first Christmas with family and friends. 1. Be realistic Set realistic expectations and prioritize what is important to you and your family. There will be many Christmases to come, so don't feel like you have to ..read more

There’s a fine balance when it comes to holiday movies. You want to find something that entertains all ages but doesn’t instill terror in your younger viewers (I’m looking at you, Abominable Snowmonster of the North, Bumble!). So I’ve gone through and found family-friendly movies you can watch together that won’t scare kids. Some of them will go over the heads of younger viewers, but all of these can even be on in the background while they’re toddling around if you’re trying to please a broader audience. I've also linked each movie to Commonsense Media. This is a fantastic resource for pare ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. I found there was a true shift in Christmas when I had my first baby. For the first time, I felt like the grownup instead of the kid, and it changed how I viewed the holiday (in a good way). My focus was on making it special for this new little person and seeing things through their eyes. I wanted to have some traditions that we could do year after year that added to the magic and the meaning of the season without adding a ton of work for myself in an already chaotic time. So here are some meaningful traditions you can start this year and k ..read more

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Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. What should I do for my baby's first Halloween? Is it OK to trick or treat with a baby? Let me start by saying Halloween with a newborn often looks a lot different than Halloween with a one-year-old, but I think these tips are general enough that they can be tweaked and applied across the board. 1. Keep expectations low Your baby won’t remember their first Halloween, so think of this as an introduction rather than a full event. For my kids, the sweet spot for Halloween was between ages 5 - 12, and it wasn’t until they were toddlers that the ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. As a bonafide lover of all things spooky season, it seems like a waste not to use that baby bump as a prop for a killer costume. And finding a way to incorporate it into a couple's costume means you only have to use half the creative juices while you scheme and search for the perfect look. Many of these funny maternity Halloween costumes are ones you can pull together at the last minute, which is also a huge plus. Here are some of the funniest, best pregnant Halloween costumes for couples. ksuter14 on InstagramViolet Beauregarde and Willy W ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. In case you needed an excuse to show off your adorable new baby to everyone in the neighborhood, there’s no shortage of baby costumes to choose from for your little one's first Halloween, but why should they have all the fun? Get the whole family in on the trick-or-treat action with one of these fun family costume ideas and prepare to rake in the candy. fridaywereinlove.com There’s no doubt that your sidewalks will be filled with princesses, villains, witches and wizards on October 31st, but what about references to your favorite classic mov ..read more

Post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure. Your baby might be too little to keep up with their fellow trick-or-treaters on foot, but that doesn’t mean they should miss out on the fun of Halloween night. If your little is gonna be riding shotgun in their carrier on October 31st, here are some so-cute-it's-scary baby carrier costume ideas to get them set for the big night! Jenn Haupricht via Wrap Your Baby  Whether it’s a Christmas or a Halloween classic is up for debate, but there’s no question that Sally and Jack Skellington make the perfect costume for the spookiest night of the ..read more