The Holiday Mental Motherload Is Melting My Brain

We having fun yet? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Dec. 19, 2023 Ascent/PKS Media Inc./Stone/Getty Images JINGLE ALL THE WAY [The Holiday Mental Motherload Is Melting My Brain]( Well, here we are, the third Tuesday in December. I bet you’re really feeling this Samm Davidson piece: “It’s 10pm on a mid-December night and I finally rest my head on the pillow. I am exhausted, but I can’t sleep — not yet. Because the moment my eyes close it starts: the automatic and instinctual mental checking of all the boxes. The holiday season to-dos, the worries, the plans, and the don’t-forgets — all jingling around in my brain while [my husband]( snores a slow-tempoed symphony just six inches away.” Are we having fun yet??? Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest Linda Raymond/Getty Images ZZZZZZ [TikTok Swears That "Cricketing" Is the Cure To Falling Asleep ASAP]( Who knew there was a term for this foot behavior?! [Read More.]( WELCOME TO YOUR 30S & 40S [15 Gifts You Want This Year Because You’re An Adult & Socks Are Awesome]( These items are practical, beautiful, and perfect for the grown-up version of you. [Read More.]( PEEK-A-BOO [Woman Goes Viral For Sharing That She Doesn’t Close Her Blinds At Night]( She doesn’t think anyone is looking inside her home. [Read More.]( Featured Presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics [Trust Us — You Deserve A Gift, Too]( Moms do the most year round, but are truly the unsung heroes of the holiday season. Chances are that you’re feeling more exhausted than ever right now, and we’re here to say that the little voice in your head telling you that you deserve a little TLC is absolutely right. What better way to treat yourself than with some indulgent skin care for a nourishing night in, or a glam makeup set to motivate you to plan a night out with your BFFs? See below for those and more of the gifts us moms are giving ourselves. [Read More ⮕]( What Mommy Wants [Lip Oil Obsessed Bundle]( $40 [shop now ⮕]( [Holy Hydration! Bundle]( $50 [shop now ⮕]( [Glow All Out — Halo Glow Bundle]( $53 [shop now ⮕]( [Embellished 9-Piece Brush Set]( $20 [shop now ⮕]( Featured Domoyega/Getty Images VERY MERRY, OR VERY SCARY? [This Isn’t A Hallmark Christmas Movie: 6 Dos & Don’ts For Real-Life Dating During The Holidays]( “Not surprisingly, there are reasons why dating trends such as cuffing, winter coating, and snow globing (yes, these are actual terms) are popular during the holiday season,” writes Brianne Hogan today. “Single people want to connect! We want to have fun! We want to feel wanted! We want to drink hot cocoa with someone who makes us feel warm and tingly inside!” But the holidays are weird… so she’s got your back with some advice. [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [Is It A Christmas Party If I Spend The Whole Time Watching My Toddler?]( ⮕ [The Family Rule That’s Made Our Lives So Much Better, According To 12 Dads]( ⮕ [Why You Love (Or Love To Hate) Christmas Music]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.