It’s Live! 🎉 Enter the Ultimate Holiday Giveaway

The Mom Minute by Hello Mamas

🫶 Hello from Our Chief Mom Officer

Between the cookie exchanges, teacher gifts, school spirit weeks, giving trees, presents for family and friends, and allllll the holiday activities, we’re somehow making all the holiday magic happen. Cheers to you. 🥂

In the middle of the noise and endless to-do lists, and no matter what holiday you celebrate, I hope you’re able to slow down, be present, and enjoy your people. It’s something I’m working really hard to practice this season.

As we close out 2025 and begin looking ahead to 2026, I’m sending you love, light, and well wishes. Thank you for everything you carry, lead, and make possible. Happy holidays to you and your families. ❤️

XO, Randee

🎁 Enter the Play & Learn Ultimate Giveaway

We partnered with some amazing brands to bring one lucky mama the ultimate Play & Learn prize bundle to spark imagination, support early learning, and encourage open-ended play this holiday season. Perfect for ages 3-8!

Giveaway includes:

• Reading.com: The only early literacy app designed for parents and kids to use together. Prize includes a 12-month subscription ($149 value).

• MAGNA-TILES: The original and No.1 magnetic building set that inspires endless creativity and STEAM learning. Prize includes the Rail Racers Set ($90 value).

• Poppyseed Play: Beautifully crafted wooden toys that get kids moving, climbing, and exploring while having fun. Prize includes a wooden balance beam ($165 value).

• Ready Activated: Interactive children’s books that come to life using Amazon Echo. Prize includes the Owl & Dragon Book + Echo and Ready Activated Collection ($125 value).

• Hello Mamas: This is us! A vibrant online community for women across all walks of motherhood. Prize includes a $100 Amazon gift card.

👉 Enter now: https://www.hellomamas.co/giveaways
(Official rules available on site)

Perfect for holiday gifting, and even better for everyday learning and play.

P.S. Forward this email to a friend you think should enter the giveaway!

📚 Boost Literacy Skills This Break

Looking for ways to support learning over the holiday break? Reading.com, the only early literacy app designed for parents and kids ages 3-8 to use together (and one of our giveaway partners!), makes it easy and fun.

Everything you need is included in simple, step-by-step lessons that take just 15 minutes a day, plus the one magic ingredient you won’t find in other apps: YOU. Reading.com’s research-backed, phonics-based lessons are fully scripted, so you don’t need any teaching background to help your child succeed. The lessons walk you through each step, empowering you to support your child’s reading journey with confidence and connection.

P.S. Need last-minute grandparent gift ideas? A Reading.com subscription is the answer!

💗 Reclaim Your Creative Power as You Step Into 2026

As we look to the new year, this is a powerful moment to ask: where have I been dimming my light?

In this post, we explore the hidden cost of performing instead of creating, and how reclaiming your creative power changes the way we lead, parent, and live. You’ll find three grounded practices to help you stop shrinking and start expressing from your authentic center.

Consider this an invitation to carry less performance and more truth into the year ahead.

🎅 Stocking Stuffer Idea: The Oohs and Ahhs of Parenting

If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that’s guaranteed to bring a laugh, consider The Oohs and Ahhs of Parenting. Written by a dad of two young girls, it captures relatable parenting moments through playful illustrations the whole family can enjoy.

From assembling baby gear to navigating those everyday parenting surprises, the book highlights the oohs, the aahs, and the moments that feel instantly familiar. It’s light, honest, and easy to enjoy together during a busy season (and every day throughout the year!).