Christmas is rolling in fast!! And today we talk about the pressure mums feel at Christmas to look a certain way, eat a certain way, and still enjoy the season without guilt. We chat honestly about body image, festive food, and the tension between dressing up and staying comfortable.

This is your reminder you don’t need to earn Christmas joy. Please wear the dress, eat the food ... at the same time!

And let yourself enjoy the magic exactly as you are.

Love

Jen & Marina

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In this episode, The Gift List, we are talking all about the Christmas pressure to buy, buy, buy and why so many of us carrying the entire mental load of presents for everyone. We chat about the pressure of trying to get “the perfect gift,” the pressure to keep up with what other families are doing, and that nagging mum guilt that whispers “Is it enough?”

We also dive into something one mum shared with us in our research: kids don’t actually need more things ... they want your time. So we explore what that means in real life, how to reframe gift giving this year, and some beautiful, simple “time gifts” that create real connection without the stress.

If you’re feeling the present buying pressure or you’re questioning whether you’ve done enough this year, this episode will feel a bit like a warm hug and a gentle reminder the magic isn’t in the stuff ... it’s in you Mama.

Love

Jen & Marina

Christmas lights in November? Mince pies already on the shelves? Yep… we’re asking “Xmas already?!” in this week’s episode of Mamas Mess & Magic.

We chat about the timing, the comfort, and the cosy early-sparkle that’s creeping in this year. Plus a heart warming chat about the big festive magic that makes this season so special for our kids. (Santa Chat! Headphones recommended if you’ve got little believers nearby! 💛)

A fun, relatable episode to make you laugh, nod along, and maybe even sneak on a Christmas playlist a bit early, even if you're team Grinch!

It’s beginning to look a lot like… November! 🎄hahaLove

Jen & Marina