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As a mom, I am realizing just how stressful the holiday season can be. The lists — of toys the kids wish for, things to do, housework to tend to, places to go, people to see, presents to buy — are seemingly never ending.

I am quickly realizing, however, that the Holidays aren’t just about matching pjs, big and expensive presents, having the prettiest decor or the fullest tree…

It’s not about being suddenly stress-free, or about having a perfect family, a perfect house and a perfect life… ⁣ It’s the memories made that are full of love and laughter. It’s the joy that hopefully fills your heart and home. It’s the spirit of kindness sprinkled around. It’s the light in the world shining a bit brighter. ⁣

This holiday season, show you care by being sweet to those you love. Small gifts can still be meaningful, and stocking stuffers may sometimes be forgotten in the frenzy to keep up with the Joneses. Stocking stuffers and little nicknack presents are small ways you can show just how much you care. If you ask my kids, I’m sure they’d be just as happy with candy as they would with toys!

For preschool classmates’ holiday goodie bags, fun-size OREO Chocolate Bars are the perfect treat to include. They are each individually wrapped, which is convenient when packing goodie bags. For stocking stuffers, I know my husband would love Sour Patch Kids, perfect for candy lovers, since he buys it on his own. My gum-loving dad would enjoy a 3-count Trident pack.

The treats are all yummy and a great alternative to traditional, more expensive stocking stuffings. Plus, I know they will be used/ eaten so they won’t go to waste and it will be money well spent!

This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I was paid for this post and received the included toys as compensation.

It is no surprise this time of year is my FAVORITE. There is not a time that compares to it. This holiday season is one filled with so much love and joy—my heart feels extra happy and grateful.

While the season is not about gifts and gift giving, we do it as a way of sharing Santa’s magic with our children, family and friends. Our two-year-old understands there is a Santa and recognizes who he is. We’ve been asking him what presents he wants from Santa and his answer has essentially been “everything.” Whenever a toy commercial comes on, he yells “I want that!” Oh boy…

I have explained to him that Santa can only bring him a few toys. But I have to say making note of which toys are his favorite helps us with figuring out what to get him. Generally speaking he likes cars and super heroes right now. Of course, I also want him to have learning “toys.” Thankfully, Kohl’s has a great selection.

That’s why we’ve gotten him the Hot Wheels Race Case, as well as the Melissa & Doug Shapes Chunky Puzzle. We’ve already given him the puzzle so he can practice shapes in the meantime but we’re saving the Race Case for Christmas.

As for our little guy, at just seven months he’s happy as can be with whatever toys we give him. He especially likes colorful toys and ones that make noise. That’s why we got him his very own Fisher-Price Bright Beats Groove & Grow BeatBo Plush (his big brother has one too from when he was a baby). We’ve already given it to him so he can play with it …and not have his brother’s snatched away.

He also loves bounding in his new Fisher Price Laugh and Learn Jumperoo—it keeps him entertained and exercises his legs for 10-15 minutes at a time. We got him the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Singin’ Soccer Ball, as well, and are saving that for Christmas —despite S trying to keep it for himself and open it! I have a feeling they’ll both play with it.

Kohl’s also has a wide selection of Disney Princess and LEGO kids’ toys. I am so excited for our kiddos to open their remaining toys because I see how happy the ones they’ve already received have made them!

So, be sure to check out Kohl’s for your holiday toy shopping! As an added bonus you can earn while you shop. If you shop during a Kohl’s Cash earn period, you get $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend. You can earn it on anything and anywhere you shop—in store, at a kiosk or online!

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A Sweet Holiday Season

My Kids’ Christmas Wish List from Kohl’s