Well, here we are, the third Tuesday in December. I bet you’re really feeling this Samm Davidson piece: “It’s 10pm on a mid-December night and I finally rest my head on the pillow. I am exhausted, but I can’t sleep — not yet. Because the moment my eyes close it starts: the automatic and instinctual mental checking of all the boxes. The holiday season to-dos, the worries, the plans, and the don’t-forgets — all jingling around in my brain while my husband snores a slow-tempoed symphony just six inches away.”

Are we having fun yet???

Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

Moms do the most year round, but are truly the unsung heroes of the holiday season. Chances are that you’re feeling more exhausted than ever right now, and we’re here to say that the little voice in your head telling you that you deserve a little TLC is absolutely right. What better way to treat yourself than with some indulgent skin care for a nourishing night in, or a glam makeup set to motivate you to plan a night out with your BFFs? See below for those and more of the gifts us moms are giving ourselves.

“Not surprisingly, there are reasons why dating trends such as cuffing, winter coating, and snow globing (yes, these are actual terms) are popular during the holiday season,” writes Brianne Hogan today. “Single people want to connect! We want to have fun! We want to feel wanted! We want to drink hot cocoa with someone who makes us feel warm and tingly inside!” But the holidays are weird… so she’s got your back with some advice.