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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We all agree - tacos are a crowd pleaser! With the myriad of ways that the mixings for tacos can be sliced and diced - the options really feel endless. Between vegetarian enchiladas and pulled pork nachos, wait until you check out Rebecca's go-tos. Jen even turns to breakfast tacos - why not? With the ease of throwing them together quickly and the ability to reheat them simply for a post-pracitce dinner see how we celebrate Taco Tuesday (or any day that ends in "Y"!).

Parenting can be the hardest and the most rewarding job we'll ever face. Every season brings new experiences, new milestones, new memories and new challenges. Luckily, we have each other, we have our friends, colleagues, parents and even complete strangers to offer advice along the way. 6 moms with 18 kids combined share the best advice they've ever received.

Where in the world do you feel inspired, in awe of your surroundings, full of wonder, most like yourself and totally comfortable? Where do you crave, long for, look forward to and always want to go back? 6 moms share our favorite places in the entire world and just what makes them so special. From the special memories made in each place, to the feeling we get just thinking about being there and the magnetism that pulls us back, we each share our favorite place below.

Summer is such a precious time of the year. While the daylight is longer, the days sure do feel like they fly by faster. With just 18 summers with each kiddo, how do we make the most of them? As 6 moms of 18 kids combined, we chat about the idea of creating a summer bucket list - does this help keep the days full of excitement or does it create a list reminiscent of New Years resolutions - fun to make, but daunting to follow through on?

Screen time- from toddlers to teenagers, the way we manage, monitor, guide and set boundaries evolves over time. There is no doubt that screens will forever be a part of our kids' lives, but how we as their parents oversee this multi-faceted challenge (and opportunity) is very individual to each family and to each child. As 6 moms with 18 kids combined, we have a range of approaches to this tricky subject.

Do you love a peaceful break or an exhilarating adventure? A faraway land or a familiar favorite? When you're able to break away from the everyday for a vacation, what is it that feels like the best way to refuel and reconnect? Asking 6 moms this question, the varity is a vast as our families. While the magic mix of elements that make a vacation truly special is a personal cocktail, we all seem to agree - the people, the wonder and the peaceful moments make any destination a

Can we reclaim May-Cember with some May-Sanity? Between the extra school events, appreciation weeks, countdowns, preparing for summer and all the excitement that May brings, how do we make sure we are staying centered, present and focused on what matters?