Momosphere: Holidays Edition

Dec 18 2009 by Jennifer Newman

Holiday Gift Guide 2009, CoolMomPicks.com
Perhaps you just need a couple of cool stocking stuffers or maybe you haven’t started shopping yet, like my husband…ahem, don’t sweat it because the moms over at CoolMomPicks.com have put together their 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. From your sitter to your “Twilight”-infatuated niece, they have compiled original gift ideas with a variety of prices. 

8 Tips for Handling Extended Family Stress During the Holidays, SimpleMom.net
There’s a lot of togetherness during the holidays, which is both good and bad. Blogger Corey has some common-sense ideas that will help everyone survive all of that family time. My favorite idea has to be the creation of a code word for you and your spouse. He writes, “We’ve developed some code words that we use to lighten the mood between us whenever family is getting too annoying. Have fun with this one, but remember to remain respectful.  Derogatory code words will only cause more problems.”

Best Books of 2009, MommyTracked.com
It’s highly unlikely that you’ll have a chance to dive into a good book over the holidays, but blogger Jo Keroes offers hope: January. In January, the kids go back to their usual school and activities schedule, leaving you time for a little reading. Jo’s put together a short list of her personal favorites. Do yourself a favor and buy one of these books as a gift to yourself.