February 2026: The Perfect Calendar, the Brutal Cold, and the Tiny Clay Heart That Made It All Worth It

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A perfect February, frozen pipes, clay earrings, and a whole lot of gratitude Have you looked at a calendar this month? No, seriously. Go look. February 2026 is one of those rare months where the calendar looks like someone designed it on purpose. It starts on a Sunday, ends on a Saturday, and every single day of the week appears exactly four times. A perfect rectangle. No spillover. No awkward gaps. Just four clean weeks of organized bliss. The internet is calling it a "Perfect February," and the last time this happened was 2015. The next one won't come around until 2037. So yeah, soak it in. This is the most visually satisfying calendar page you'll see for over a decade. And honestly? As a parent navigating this chaotic, beautiful, exhausting life—I'll take any bit of perfection I can get, even if it's just a calendar. Happy Valentine's Day (From the Craft Table) Valentine's Day landed on a Saturday this year, which meant we actually had ...
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Real Talk: Parenting Wins and Struggles of 2024

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Parents, You're the Real MVPs

Let’s get real for a second. Parenting is a journey filled with moments of joy and others where we’re just trying to survive the day.

As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to look back on the wins, the struggles, and everything in between.

The Wins

  • The first steps, words, or new hobbies your little one mastered.
  • The meals where no one cried (yes, even the grown-ups).
  • The unexpected moments of connection that made your heart melt.

Sometimes, the biggest win is simply getting through the day. And that deserves to be celebrated.

The Struggles

  • The sleepless nights that felt endless.
  • The meltdowns (from kids and parents).
  • The constant juggling act of schedules, emotions, and responsibilities.

If 2024 taught us anything, it’s that the struggles are just as much a part of parenting as the wins. They remind us we’re human, we’re trying our best, and we’re not alone.

Share Your Stories

We want to hear about your 2024. What made you cheer, what made you cry, and how you navigated it all. Because your parenting journey, with all its highs and lows, is a story worth sharing.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we gear up for another year, let’s go in with a little more grace, humor, and a whole lot of patience.

And for those looking to declutter and refresh for the year ahead, remember that your little wins can help another family, too.

BUBS Can Help

  • List your kids’ outgrown items—because another family could use them.
  • Declutter to make space for a fresh start in 2025.
  • Recoup some of the costs from all those “must-haves” you’ve gathered this year.

Not part of the Beta yet? We’d love to have you join us! 👉 BUBS | Beta Sign Up Here

Let’s celebrate the wins, learn from the struggles, and support one another as we head into a brand new year. Share your stories with us in the comments—let’s keep it real together!

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