Birthday Books, Big Parties, and Knowing When to Pause

In this episode of Dream to Done, I share the story behind my beloved tradition of creating “birthday books” for my kids—a beautiful way of celebrating milestones, memories, and love. From over-the-top themed parties to scaling back and finding balance, I open up about what these books mean to my family and how they’ve become teaching tools for creativity, budgeting, and teamwork.

I also get real about the heavy mental load moms often carry, the way life events can shift our goals, and why it’s okay to press pause when needed.

You’ll hear about:

• How childhood experiences shaped my approach to celebrating my kids
• The creative and meaningful elements that go into each birthday book
• Lessons my kids have learned from planning their own parties
• The impact of mental load and how to lighten it
• Why it’s okay to shift your goals, slow down, or pause altogether

If you’ve been feeling the weight of motherhood and wondering how to honor your own needs while showing up for your family, this episode will encourage you to give yourself grace and space.

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