by Jill Smokler
First published 2014
Holiday seasons arrive with promises of joy and celebration, but parents face a different reality. Children whine and scream for presents while demanding Santa visits or appearances by Judah the Maccabee. Jill Smokler, the New York Times bestselling author behind the popular Scary Mommy blog, offers a practical survival manual for overwhelmed parents. Her approach combines relatable essays about holiday myths and dreaded kids' table seating with easy recipes that include special ingredients to help adults relax. Smokler includes accessible gift suggestions and tried-and-true strategies for navigating the fall and winter rush of festivities. The book delivers concrete tools for maintaining sanity during busy holiday periods while providing laughs for stressed parents who need both practical advice and emotional relief during chaotic seasonal celebrations.
Genres: humor, non-fiction, parenting, holiday
Vibes: cozy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: practical-advice, relatable
Period: Fall, Winter
154 pages · Kindle Edition · Pocket Star