Episode 4

Holiday Q&A Part 2: Toys, Decorations, and Boundaries

Sara and Lacey are back with Part 2 of the holiday Q&A series, tackling your real questions about the practical side of the holidays. From overflowing toy rooms to holiday decoration overwhelm, from setting boundaries with family to hiding presents from snooping kids—we're covering the stuff that actually comes up when you're trying to navigate the season. No fluff, just practical tools and permission to do what works for your life.

What We Cover:

  • Managing toy overload before gift-giving season hits (and whether to involve your kids)
  • The sweet spot number of toys that keeps kids actually engaged
  • Holiday decoration storage that makes putting things away easier
  • Marathon vs. relay: breaking down big tasks into smaller steps
  • Getting clear on what's draining you before setting boundaries
  • How to express your needs without being emotionally charged
  • Practicing boundary conversations in low-stakes situations
  • Where we hide presents

Resources:

Get the FREE Holiday Intentions Activity at https://joyfulsupportmovement.com/pages/holidayintentions

Join The Village community at village.joyfulsupportmovement.com

Subscribe to The Practical Hug newsletter at joyfulsupportmovement.substack.com

Missed Part 1?

Go back and listen to Part 1 where we covered the mindset shifts you need before diving into all the practical stuff. It's all about letting go of the "shoulds" and figuring out what actually brings you joy this season.

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Sara Kelly

Sara runs Your Aligned Home as a Home Management Consultant. Translation- let's get your home running smoother so you have time for the things you love!
Her combination of optimizing systems, a compassionate ear, and the desire to help others led her to this work.
Although she helps with all things inside the home, any free time is spent outside the home. She usually has dirt under her nails and a hat on her head ready to be outdoors.
Don't ask this gal for perfection, that is not her jam. She is in it to spark joy one home at a time and let the goodness ripple from there!
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Lacey Tomlinson

Lacey Tomlinson transforms life's messiest moments into meaningful connections. As a mother, entrepreneur, and chronic illness advocate, she founded the Joyful Support Movement after her own health journey forced her to rebuild her life authentically. Through podcasts, courses, and community building, Lacey helps others navigate their "messy middle" without shame or perfection, because she believes everyone deserves genuine support. Her philosophy? "Life's better when we stop pretending and just embrace the plot." With master's degrees in Communication and Instructional Design, she combines professional expertise with raw human experience to create spaces where vulnerability is celebrated, authentic stories are shared, and people find the support they need.