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Nov 2023
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Picks and Sticks

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About this episode
The holiday season is in full swing, with Thanksgiving just a week away and Christmas might as well just be around the corner! It seems every year people start prepping for Christmas earlier and earlier, and this week the mom's discuss how they're prepping for the Christmas rush. From wreath crafts to digging through boxes of ornaments in the attic, it's equal parts yuletide cheer and headache inducing work! Plus, what are the moms thankful for this Thanksgiving? Tune-in to find out!

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