When we turn the page on the calendar, this often prompts people to take stock - what was accomplished or enjoyed in 2025 and how do we hope 2026 unfolds? This week, we each share how we approach a fresh year - whether that means a word of the year, new goals, family resolutions, setting intentions or just living life another day at a time. We hope you see yourself in one of these approaches, or perhaps this provides some inspiration for your own march into the new year.

To think that one day, if we're lucky enough to live to be a 100 years old, that we could look back and see snapshot of our lives and offer some thoughts - what would they be? We've likely all heard the phrase, "the only two people on this planet worth impressing are your 10-year-old self and your 100-year-old self." Well, today, we share what we think our 100-year-old selves would offer for guidance.

A "magical gift" could look different for each and every mom. We know moms are the ones behind the scenes making this season so magical, and some of that magic is reflected back on to all of us. But, have you ever asked yourself the question, "If you could have one magical gift, what would it be?" Below, we each share what we would give and how we hope it would spread more goodness in your lives.

Gift giving for the holidays can be a lot. When we factor in gifts for our kids and husbands and then on to our parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, close friends and so on, we've all worked out ways to keep the gifting meaningful - and manageable. From Secret Santas to White Elephants to picking a theme or a type of gift, there are so many ways to come together and exchange gifts and memories.

While experiencing holiday magic as a kid was amazing, the gift we get as parents to make that magic and spread joy is wildly special. When our kids remember Christmas, they'll carry with them the feeling. To quote Helen Keller, "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched—they must be felt with the heart." Here, we each share the special things that we do during December to keep that magic alive.

Holiday traditions anchor so much of this season- what we remember, what we look forward to and the overall feeling we connect to each December. When we reflect on our favorite traditions from childhood and what we've chosen to continue with our families, we can't help but wonder which traditions our kids will carry on with their families as well. Whether you've held on to a cherished tradition or perhaps you're looking to start a new one, we each share our favorites.

Time with our people is at the tippy top of the list of what fill us up. Whether that includes a planned out event or an intentionally unplanned evening, this time together is extra special. As 6 moms of 18 kids, our favorite family nights cover the gamut. From Rebecca's home cooked comfort food kicking off a night with her boys to Emilee's favorite plans matching each season we've all found a few things that act like magnets.

Does raising a glass with friends or family have anything to do with the contents of that glass? As we chat about how we feel about alcohol there are a few things we all agree on - 1) your relationship with alcohol is personal and we don't judge, 2) that relationship can and likely will evolve over time and 3) recognizing how our bodies feel and our demanding mom lifestyles has changed the game.

Giving of your time, talent, passions and resources is wildly important. As Winston Churchill said, "We make a living by what we get and we make a life by what we give." And, as 6 moms, we are hoping to instill this love for our neighbors as we raise our children to be good humans. As Emilee noted, "I believe we are all called to give back, but in this phase of life, building the next generation of givers is crucial to our future society."

If preparing for cold and flu season was a recipe, we would start with the flu shot, mix in stocking up on some comfort items, add a dash of soap and bake it with our fingers crossed. While we can't control if anyone in our families gets a bug (or, God forbid, mom goes down!), we can takes some steps to try to keep a cold or flu at bay or be ready for it if it strikes. As Rebecca notes, "Benjamin Franklin said, 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,' and that is m

Seeing our kids love a sport, a game and a team is a great feeling, but all of the behind-the-scenes parent management of keeping up with the schedule can be a lot. As Ashley puts it, "Managing kids’ sports schedules might be my unofficial side hustle." But, as 6 moms of 18 kids, we have learned a few tricks along the way that simplify the chaos - a little bit.

Showing up for a friend rain or shine matters. When we can lend support, lighten a load, help someone feel less alone, seen or carried by their community when things are hard, it can mean a lot - even if we feel powerless to help fix the challenge. But, in those moments, it can be hard to know what to do, how to help and what will matter most. Read on to hear ideas that we've turned to support our dearest friends.

Dinner preparing itself while you're on the go- we're here for it! Coming home to wonderful smells and a kitchen that is already cleaned up, but has a meal ready - yes! Crockpot recipes that are crowd favorites and make for easier weeknights, less clean up and great leftovers- we're spilling some tried and true options.

As the sun rises a little later, sets a little earlier and the temps start to dip, we settle in to cozy season - aka fall. This time of year lends itself to a plethora of activities and ways to savor the season - while it reminds us to settle in and get cozy.

Whether on the sidelines of our kids' games, gathering with friends and neighbors to watch a game on TV or simply having a game on in the background, the sounds of football are all around us this time of year. What do we love most about football season? Well, it differs between us, but what we do agree on is how the excitement around the game is contagious and how it brings us together.

Woman who lead by example, have built powerful lives and businesses, inspire those around them and leave a wake of motivation in their path- we not only admire them, but we learn from them.

From simple walks to exciting plans, from weekly routines to the rare outing- all of us have run the gamut for our date night routines and favorite ideas. As with many things, our date nights have evolved over time as our familes have grown. When our babies were little, it may have felt hard to get away, but that time felt more rejuvenating.

Whether a birthday tradition includes a morning surprise, a homemade surprise themed cake, balloons or an exciting trip - what holds true about all of our favorite ways to celebrate is making sure our people feel special. On someone's special day, whether our kids, hubbies or our own, knowing that the people around you love seeing you shine and feel loved makes the day.

From Scottsdale to Nantucket, from a lake house to a camping ground, our favorite girls trips may not have a lot in common - except, they all leave us with a similar feeling. Filled up and connected. though it is hard to get away with kids of all ages, the time we spend connecting with great friends, laughing until it hurts, relaxing in a different place and genuinely enjoying each other's c

Starting a new school year comes with lots of emotions, lots of activities and lots of things to juggle. With 18 kids between 6 moms, this is a busy and exciting time of year. How do we prepare our kids and ourselves for all that a new school year bring? With grace, organization, tackling one thing at a time, meal prepping and realizing that our presence and steadiness in this time of transition is really what's worth prioritizing.