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The Lavender Hour Podcast
A space for honest conversations, reflection and meaningful stories. Our goal is to make you feel like you’re sitting down with a friend over coffee to discuss life’s transitions, lived experiences and lean into the beauty and challenges of womanhood and motherhood. From identity and growth to the unspoken parts of our everyday lives, here we will share stories, wisdom, and encouragement that you're not alone.
From the lavender hour we want you to take what you need, and leave what you don't... this is your hour to reflect, reset, and feel a little lighter when you leave. So, pour yourself a glass, and settle in, we can't wait for you to join us.
With love, your co-hosts,
Ayla & Whit 💜
The Lavender Hour Podcast
[Ep. 16] Navigating the Joys and Complexities of Christmas
In this episode of The Lavender Hour, Ayla and Whit explore the complexities and joys of the holiday season. They discuss the pressures of making the holidays special for their children, the challenges of managing family expectations, and the importance of simplifying traditions. The conversation also touches on gift-giving strategies, the financial strain of the holidays, and the significance of creating meaningful experiences for their families. They share personal anecdotes and insights on navigating new traditions while emphasizing the importance of giving back during the festive season.
Chapters
[00:00] The Joys and Complexities of the Holiday Season
[05:10] Balancing Expectations and Family Dynamics
[13:05] Navigating Family Obligations and Guilt
[19:35] Creating New Traditions and Simplifying Celebrations
[22:48] Financial Strains and Experience-Based Gifting
[25:35] Gift Giving Insights
[29:30] Teaching Kids About Gifts
[32:15] Creating New Holiday Traditions
[36:56] Holiday Favorites Lightning Round
[38:52] Product Favorites and Wrap Up
Keywords
Christmas, holiday season, family dynamics, gift giving, traditions, managing expectations, parenting, simplifying holidays, experiences, giving back
Favourites/Product Mentions
Kindle
Music: "LoFi Piano Beat Intro 0127" by TuesdayNight — sourced from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/music/)
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