5 Tools Saving My Sanity This Season
Getting Through the Holidays with MORE Ease
Between family gatherings, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to keep everything running smoothly, it's easy to feel stretched thin and like your mental health is hanging by a thread. These are some tools and resources I rely on to stay balanced, nourished, and organized during this busy season.
Tired of Last-Minute Dinner Decisions During the Holidays?
My secret to meal planning and grocery list making in 48 seconds is Cook Smarts. It's a full-service meal planning system that makes healthy eating simple. Voted the #1 meal planning app by Lifehacker, it offers weekly menus, customizable grocery lists, and cooking tutorials. With over 500+ meal plans and options for gluten-free, paleo, and vegetarian diets, Cook Smarts helps families eat better while saving money compared to meal kits. Recipes are designed to be weeknight-friendly (under 30 minutes hands-on), with prep-ahead steps, nutrition labels, and video tutorials to build cooking confidence. The pic below is what's currently in the crock pot :) Try it here: Cook Smarts Meal Planner
Feeling Bloated and Sluggish After Holiday Indulgences?
This time of year can throw digestion off balance, which is why I, and my irritable bowels, love Midi Health's Daily Fiber+ Gummies. Each serving delivers 5g of soluble and insoluble fiber, plus prebiotic-rich green banana powder and Chromium Picolinate to support digestion, curb cravings, and stabilize energy. They're vegan, berry-flavored, zero-sugar gummies that make it easy to stay consistent with wellness goals. Fiber is essential for metabolic health, gut health, weight maintenance, and even cancer prevention — and most of us don't get enough. These gummies are a delicious way to fill the gap. Check them out: Midi Health Fiber Gummies
Overwhelmed by a Calendar and To-Do List That Are Bursting at the Seams?
Motion is MY FAV AI-powered calendar. NEVER lose a to-do again, or wonder where you're going to fit all life's tasks. This app combines to-do management, project planning (hint: think of household management as a project and your spouse as a team member), meeting notes, and workflows into one user friendly tool. It automatically prioritizes tasks, schedules your day, and even reschedules when plans change. Features include an AI meeting notetaker (with summaries and action items), AI project manager (saving hours by auto-generating project plans), and integrations with Gmail, Outlook, Zoom, Slack, and Salesforce. Users report saving 10+ hours per week and experiencing less stress thanks to Motion's dynamic optimization. It's a lifesaver for me at work and home, and especially during the holiday rush. INCREDIBLE for people with ADHD. Explore Motion: Motion App
Carrying the Holiday Load Alone and Feeling Resentful?
This short online workshop by yours truly tackles one of the hardest parts of family life: fairly dividing household and family-related tasks…and we shortcut the process for you. Backed by 20 years of couples therapy experience, I provide a framework for defining fairness, customizable task templates (INCLUDING A HOLIDAY GIFT TRACKER), and a weekly meeting outline to keep everyone aligned. The workshop helps couples move away from resentment and toward a co-pilot partnership, addressing invisible dynamics that often derail household balance. Join the workshop: Dividing & Conquering Without Resentment
Holiday Chaos Turning Your Household Into a Battleground?
Parenting during the holidays can feel exhausting, and our Family Rules, Chores, & Systems for Discipline Workshop offers a clear, research-based plan. In just 80 minutes, parents learn how to set boundaries, reduce yelling, and create consistent discipline systems. The workshop includes our exact (and editable) Family Rules document, Habit-Builder Cards (a “discipline for dummies” system), and chore systems tailored for younger and older kids. It's especially helpful for families with ADHDers or highly sensitive children, providing structure that balances warmth with accountability. Sign up here: Parenting Workshop
This time of year is A LOT. If anything, I hope this email validates that. And remember, boundaries are uncomfortable, but free, and pay off exponentially
Here's to you finding peace this Holiday Season,
