EP8// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Holiday Planning Without the Overwhelm: Gift Ideas, Traditions & Time-Saving Tips for Busy Moms

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! In today's episode we talk about holiday planning, including strategies for managing time, gift-giving, and traditions while balancing work and family commitments. We also exchanged ideas about holiday activities, decorations, and traditions, with a particular emphasis on making the season more meaningful and less overwhelming for families. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us! Reminder - My Special Black Friday Gift To You! Here’s what’s inside: The Rest & Reclaim Bundle Check it out: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/blackfriday 📘 The eBook — your step-by-step guide to move from overwhelmed to organized. It’s not about perfection — it’s about peace, clarity, and creating routines that fit your real life. 💬 A 60-Minute 1:1 Coaching Call — where we’ll dive into your unique schedule, pinpoint what’s not working, and design a weekly rhythm that finally fits you. 📱 1 Week of Voxer Accountability (8–5 daily) — this is the secret sauce. You’ll get check-ins, encouragement, and real-time troubleshooting when things go off plan. I’ll be right there in your pocket, helping you make it work. *Ends Midnight on Cyber Monday, December 1st 2025 Bio: Emily McDermott is an Air Force wife and mom to two energetic boys living in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm where she helps moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. As a virtual and in-person decluttering coach, she works with moms one-on-one to define what matters, eliminate what doesn’t and automate the rest. Emily enjoys writing custom poetry, dancing, and eating peanut butter out of the jar. Contact Info: Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: [e-mail] Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Links Mentioned In Show Notes: Khrystyne Jaspers - Consumable gift guide: https://buy.stripe.com/aFa5kD0AQ2sC0ccdkZ1RC01 Experience gift guide: https://spring-bonus-491.myflodesk.com/budd330d2z Brio Magazine - https://store.focusonthefamily.com/brio-magazine-1-year-6-issues/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22710637371&gbraid=0AAAAADoLrVC7QbICyvtaiaKzbuXi-GpvH&gclid=CjwKCAiA_orJBhBNEiwABkdmjNTRu0eZXnVouyQSYtnaPSUQOT-Y7rTEsFD3dDvIxD5VnJw6OdgBwBoChfgQAvD_BwEGirls Like You Magazine - https://forgirlslikeyou.com/ I pray this blesses you! Michelle PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter! Grab a coaching call with me at: https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone Email: [e-mail] website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/