Michelle Megginson

My favorites to make your Christmas easier.

Traveling as a mom is already stressful enough. These products help so much while packing for that big trip!

Stay-at-Home Mom Cleaning Essentials Welcome to the list that keeps my house just clean enough to host a playdate. These are my go-to cleaning sidekicks—because while I may be outnumbered by sticky fingers and mysterious crumbs, I refuse to go down without a (lemon-scented) fight. From mess-blasters to mom-hacks, this is the survival kit for anyone who's ever cleaned the same spot three times in one day... and still found Goldfish crackers there. Because let’s be honest: cleaning with kids is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. But at least with the right tools, we can pretend we’ve got it all together. Kinda.

Sometimes we need a little help when it comes to homeschooling. Everything from organizing your life to book recommendations for great family time. Here are a few of my favorites and helps being a homeschool mom a little easier.

This is my escape hatch, therapy session, and grown-up timeout all in one list. These are the books that made me laugh, cry, stay up too late, and occasionally ignore the laundry (no regrets). From faith-filled inspiration to juicy fiction and everything in between, these reads remind me who I am outside of snack duty and toy explosions. Whether you're hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace or actually have a cozy reading nook (jealous), there's something here to feed your soul, stretch your mind, or just let you exhale for a minute. Because moms need stories too.

Living in the Shenandoah has it's perks and some great places to see and experience. Here are a few of my favorites!