Here Are 6 New (and Old!) Things I Want to Try Doing This 2026

January 2, 2026 / Posted by in Motherhood

I love the idea of a new year offering a fresh reset for anyone looking to grow in different aspects of their life. As a mom, there’s honestly little I’ve done over the last five years for myself as I’d been focused on raising a little one and keeping up with the other important roles I take up. There have been a few incremental changes here and there, which are worth celebrating still.

But I’m entering 2026 with a bigger opportunity to really make new commitments to better myself not just as a mom, but as a person. My son will be entering his grade school years, which means a bit more independence and free time and less hand-holding. I’ve settled into a steady rhythm at work and am blessed to have a solid support system at home, including outside help.

I thought about some new things I’d like to do, as well as things I’d like to get back to doing, as I enter 2026. Here’s my list!

Here Are 6 New (and Old!) Things I Want to Try Doing This 2026

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Thank You, 2025! Love, an Overstimulated Mom

December 30, 2025 / Posted by in Motherhood

Like many of you, I started 2025 feeling hopeful about the twelve months ahead. I resolved to stick to a stricter budget, take more pauses, and reach out more often. But somewhere along the way, life happened. I found myself constantly overstimulated: caught in hurried mornings instead of slowed-down ones, moving from one task to the next with barely any time to breathe. There were curveballs along the way, too, that tested my calm and composure and completely threw me out of alignment.

More than once, I caught myself asking, “What is happening?”

Now, as 2025 comes to a close, I still look back on the year with gratitude. If you’re like me and you struggle to find the words to express your thanks because of overstimulation, here are three things I’m grateful for that you just might be thankful for, too.

Thank You, 2025! Love, an Overstimulated Mom

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Holiday Trips Coming Up? Check Out These Mom-Approved Travel Essentials!

December 18, 2025 / Posted by in Travel

As a self-confessed organized mom, packing for family trips is something I genuinely enjoy, even when it’s done at the last minute. It’s never an easy task and it can feel overwhelming, but it’s one of the ways I care for my family. After doing this many times, I’ve learned that having the right, reliable essentials ready makes all the difference!

If you’re packing for an upcoming holiday trip, whether it’s your first time or your nth time with kids, save this list of must-haves to help make traveling smoother, easier, and more enjoyable.

(Bonus: Grab these essentials using our code FAMILIST10 to get your items at 10% off!)

Holiday Trips Coming Up? Check Out These Mom-Approved Travel Essentials!

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Let’s Take a Look Back at the First Familist Mommy Meet Up!

December 16, 2025 / Posted by in Community, Motherhood

The holidays have a way of filling our hands and calendars before we even realize it. Between our kids’ school events, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists, many moms quietly wish for just a short pause.

Last week, in our very first Familist Mommy Meet Up, we found just that kind of pause.

In the cozy, intimate space of Kids Wood Play Cafe in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, moms came together for an unhurried afternoon, sharing good food, warm laughter, and heartfelt conversations. It was the kind of breather we all definitely needed.

Here’s a look back at the moments we shared!

Let's Take a Look Back at the First Familist Mommy Meet Up!

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