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Mom + Me Date Ideas For The Holidays

December 4, 2019 By Kari 1 Comment

Scroll down for a list of Mom + Me Date Ideas For The Holidays,
and why I believe dates with our kids are SO important.

My son Wyatt and I have been on a few Mom + Me dates over the last little while and I have to say, this is my absolute favourite thing. Dates with our kids are, in my opinion, essential. I’m not talking about running errands, attending events, or meeting obligations – I’m talking about our kids and us hanging out with no agenda or distractions. In the chaos of life, it’s so important to create space for these moments! Like everything else (meetings, activities, work commitments), I actually schedule this time.

Most of the time, I don’t plan anything specific (which, for my type-A personality, can prove challenging!). I leave one morning per week open for us to go explore somewhere we can participate in an activity together, or just sit in a little cafe and have lattes and treats.

We tend to want to fill our schedules with experiences for our kids, so they can soak up as much as possible. While activities and playdates have their place, and we DO enjoy them, it’s so important to carve out time to really be with present with our kids. After these one-on-one moments, I feel so energized, my heart is so full, and I can see Wyatt’s is too. I don’t need to tell you how fast it all goes! These moments are gold. One day they won’t want to hang with us, so make it a priority now!

Mom + Me Date Ideas For The Holidays

The dates don’t need to be expensive or elaborate. The point is – the focus is on them, and them only. I try not to do this at home, where I’m likely to tend to the responsibilities of life. I also have a rule that my phone is only for taking photos during that time – not quickly popping onto Instagram or anywhere else. Here are a few ideas:

  • Explore a cozy cafe! We checked out Cafe Lavi in the basement of a historic mansion in downtown Edmonton. Wyatt had a steamer, I had an almond milk latte, and we shared a delicious pistachio brownie!
  • Go to a Christmas art class where you make something together. If you’re in the Edmonton area, check out Creation Space or 4Cats.
  • Tobogganing! Pack some hot chocolate in a thermos for something warm on the hill.
  • Play a board game at home. This Santa one looks like fun!
  • Build a fort together and then read Christmas stories in it!
  • Bundle up, go for a walk and chat.
  • Build a fire in your backyard fire pit and roast marshmallows!
  • Take a yoga class together. You’re learning and getting exercise!
  • Go to dinner and a movie. (Table for two at a great restaurant and then Frozen Two, perhaps?)

photos: Dallas Curow Photography

Don’t forget to Pin this to your Mom+Me Date Ideas and Parenting boards and follow me on Pinterest here! 

 

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xx

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  1. Elissa says

    December 4, 2019 at 9:48 pm

    I love your ideas. I often find the greatest times I have with my son are the times we sit and just relax…
    Hanging out is awesome and doing it over a great meal or a yummy hot chocolate is even better. Little moments❤️ Are treasures.

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What do you do when other kids are mean to your ki What do you do when other kids are mean to your kid? How do you handle it? No matter what season you're in with parenting or how old your kids are, I would love to hear your tactics! Please share below in the comments and we can all learn from each other👇👇. #pinkshirtday

Even when Wyatt was littler and would sometimes get rejected at the park when he asked to play, it would shatter my heart. 😫

I was bullied in high school pretty bad. My aunt stepped in one time and regulated some mean girls. Shared the (now) hilarious story on my Stories.❤❤

Wyatt's cute tee is from @deuxpardeuxkids, I'm wearing my @smashtess sweetheart roper and that heart print out is @justinema's free printable Kindness Challenge! (Looks like I have some catching up to do)! 🤣
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I believe investing in mental health initiatives is more important than ever. I’m so happy to be partnering with @atbfinancial for a really meaningful campaign called #ATBUp.

Each weekday from March 1-12, one more simple, FUN social challenge will be presented. When you complete and share on social using #ATBUp, @atbfinancial will donate $1 to @mentalhealthab!

I’ll be heading up two challenges—and including Moses 🐶 and Monroe 🐶. I hope you’ll join me! 😊💛

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Home style, organization tips + DIYs. Cocktail + food recipes.
Celebrating the holidays with our three cuties 👦🐶🐶 in our 1913 home 🇨🇦
About #ATBUp:

Kari Skelton
What do you do when other kids are mean to your ki What do you do when other kids are mean to your kid? How do you handle it? No matter what season you're in with parenting or how old your kids are, I would love to hear your tactics! Please share below in the comments and we can all learn from each other👇👇. #pinkshirtday

Even when Wyatt was littler and would sometimes get rejected at the park when he asked to play, it would shatter my heart. 😫

I was bullied in high school pretty bad. My aunt stepped in one time and regulated some mean girls. Shared the (now) hilarious story on my Stories.❤❤

Wyatt's cute tee is from @deuxpardeuxkids, I'm wearing my @smashtess sweetheart roper and that heart print out is @justinema's free printable Kindness Challenge! (Looks like I have some catching up to do)! 🤣
See that cute little face photo bombing in the bac See that cute little face photo bombing in the back? 😊 He helps with my mental health on a daily basis. I know what each person needs varies, but for me, getting alone time to walk the dogs has been key in managing my anxiety and stress (especially this past year).

I believe investing in mental health initiatives is more important than ever. I’m so happy to be partnering with @atbfinancial for a really meaningful campaign called #ATBUp.

Each weekday from March 1-12, one more simple, FUN social challenge will be presented. When you complete and share on social using #ATBUp, @atbfinancial will donate $1 to @mentalhealthab!

I’ll be heading up two challenges—and including Moses 🐶 and Monroe 🐶. I hope you’ll join me! 😊💛

Visit up.atb.com to enter to win prizes, and get more info about the challenges and Alberta’s Mental Health Foundation.
I love you, my Valentine.❤ I love traveling with I love you, my Valentine.❤ I love traveling with you. I miss traveling. The end. Happy Valentine's Day!

With @ryanjespersen at @trsyucatanhotel in 2019.
Last-minute Valentine's Idea! 💓 Grab a pad of Last-minute Valentine's Idea! 💓

Grab a pad of sticky notes and a sharpie and write out all the things you love about your partner. Keep it funny, sentimental, or a mix of both...and done! 🙌
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