Have you been wondering how you can be SMART when making your New Year's resolutions? Despite the fact that more New Year's resolutions are broken each year than any other goal, we still look forward to another opportunity to exercise discipline and have a fabulous year!

SMART is an acronym for several different stages of the goal-setting process. If you're planning to make a New Year's resolution, become familiar with what each letter stands for so that you can develop achievable resolutions. The following represents SMART goals, broken down into an easy to understand manner:

Hey Woodlands mommies! As stores are contending with throngs of holiday shoppers trying to get the best Christmas deals, I just want to equip you with a few reminders to protect you and your families while you’re out and about.

One of the most important things to remember this season is to BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. As moms, sometimes we arrive at a shopping center and are more concerned with finding a close parking space, or we’re talking with others on our cell phones, or we’re engaging with the kids, and we’re simply not paying enough attention to the details around us.

For this season and always, be sure to remember these 3 very important safety tips:

Our local libraries are hosting fun celebrations in December! Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to join in for some special magic this season. There will be Santa visits, crafts, goodies, and more! Check out the events below, and be sure to REGISTER ahead of time for the ones that require registration. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you! NOTE: You will also find these events on our Events Calendar > events.WoodlandsMommy.com.

Christmas time has arrived! We've refreshed our picks for 2023 and are excited to present these favorites of the season that you'll enjoy with your little ones! For ease in ordering, affiliate links are included for each recommendation. Grab a blanket and a cup of cocoa, cuddle up, scooch in, and enjoy! 

December 1 is swiftly approaching, so it's time to snag your advent calendars for the fun tradition of having a daily "treat" beginning December 1. When I was a kid, our advent calendars consisted of one thin (very thin) piece of fake chocolate, one for each day in December leading up to Christmas Day. My, how things have changed! These days, you can find calendars for a variety of interests, and each year more themes get added to the market!

There's no denying it... teachers are the best! Show your love and appreciation with a gift they will treasure!

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These toys and activities are our faves for infants through toddlers! From a crawling crab that your child can crawl to catch (gross motor skills in action) to a pretend play Noah's Ark set to a play garden, mirror vanity, chunky puzzles, and much more, these picks will engage your little one for hours!

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You're busy, and some things you just don't think about purchasing - like a cute shopping cart cover to keep your baby safe and snug while at the grocery store. Or the car mirror so you can see his handsome little face on the ride while he's sitting in his backward-facing infant seat. Don't worry, we've got you covered!

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There's nothing more fun than dressing your little one to impress, taking dozens of daily photos, and going back to browse through the pictures each week (as well as posting them on social media for friends and family to see)! We love these cute threads for your little one. They'll need some warm apparel, PJ's, jackets, and hats to get through this season.

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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! Older girls will enjoy these fun toys and activities - from R/C cars to Barbie to a purse with blinking eyes! 

CLICK HERE to shop the list! We add new product ideas all season!