1. Make a gifting list of your recipients this season.

Be thorough, be intentional.

If you want to gift your mail person, then add them. If you want to include your Starbucks barista – add them. Don’t forget your kids’ teachers, your baby sitters, and your neighbors that hauled your trash to the curb when you were out of town (Looking at you, Kayla!). This doesn’t mean that you will go broke, it just means that you need to be specific about who you are gifting this year. Include one charity or organization that you want to assist and be realistic and generous. We all want to give back this season and with COVID-19 making fundraising extremely difficult, it is the time to focus on the non-profits that are dear to us.

2. Assign a gifting budget to each person.

If you don’t have a monetary amount, think outside the box.

Don’t go into debt buying Christmas gifts! Handmade goods are always a hit. One of my favorite gifts from last year was from a neighbor who went around handing out homemade ornaments. I know with Covid you may want to be respectful of baking goods for acquaintances, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t visit a local bakery and see about options for individually wrapped items like cake pops, cookies, or donuts. It’s not about the size of the gift or the amount of money – it’s about showing them you care and are wishing them a lovely holiday season.

3. Be sure to set aside time to give back.

Kids love opening presents on Christmas morning, but they also need to learn to give back.

We have made a tradition of in the weeks leading up to the holiday that they “declutter” their toys to donate to families that may need an extra goody or two. This allows them to be intentional about things they no longer play with. Let your kids do a little gifting themselves by helping shop for gifts for children less fortunate. Magnolia Moms has partnered with Stew Pot to help collect items for kids in our area.

We are also leaning in the direction of gifting 4 items per person in the immediate family. “A gift they WANT, a gift they NEED, a gift they WEAR, and a gift they READ.” We haven’t tried this yet, but I love the idea for all of us. It simplifies the holiday and focuses on four nice items instead of a bunch of little junkie things that end up in the trash a week later.

4. Shop with just a few stores.

Pick one or two box stores for gifting ideas, then move on to a few local boutiques.

Doing research online can get a bit overwhelming, especially with all the sales happening now. I recommend that you select one or two “big box” stores to check out (Target, Walmart, Amazon) and then shift your focus to your local shops and boutiques. These small business owners need our support more than ever and they often have free gift wrap and unique items that you can’t find anywhere else – especially for your local friends and family.

5. Slow down and just enjoy the season.

Breathe. Sip. Taste. Savor.

Honestly, this year has been full of learning curves. The holidays should be a time for all of us to focus on what is most important which is NOT the gifts. Take some time for yourself to reflect on being available and creating memories with your loved ones – even if it means creating a virtual hot cocoa date on Zoom!

Cheers, mamas!

Be sure to check out some gift ideas our team put together that may help with a few people on your list!

Her journey began almost a decade ago.  It was 2011; she and her then-husband decided that they were ready to start a family.  It was so thrilling!  I was going to be an auntie!  Although I was the older sibling, I had no desire to have children of my own at that time; but being able to take my niece or nephew any time I wanted and give them back – that sounded like a dream come true!  I remember my sister gifting me the sweetest onesie that read “If you think I’m cute, you should see my Aunt Brandí” They had begun the journey of trying to conceive a baby.

And a month passed.  Then a year passed.  And then two.  I watched my sister during a 28-day cycle of hope, anxiety, fear, and then bone-crushing sadness and disappoint for years.  Every single month, she died a little bit more on the inside.  It took an immense toll on my sister and her marriage.  Intimacy went out the window as she was driven harder to find out why her body was not doing the exact thing it was created to do. 

Each and every time one of our friends or family members announced their pregnancy or new babies’ arrival – I would watch the anger and sadness explode within her.  It was a battle within herself.  She wanted to be excited and happy for everyone while at the same time wondering WHY was it not happening for her?  It was one of the most painful experiences to observe the torment swirling around her and inside of her soul. 

2013.

The year that I became pregnant by pure unexpected surprise – unwed – and unsure WHY this path had chosen me.  The blaze of pain struck us both with intense force.  We coped in ways we had to in order to survive the 9 months of awkward growth. 

Abriel and her husband moved forward with IVF which was both an admittance of defeat and hope all in one fail swoop.  The shots, the medication, the hormone inducing fits of emotional chaos – again, a path of complete suffering with the goal of a baby at the end. 

And then Mackenzie Grace arrived on December 11, 2013. My sister was there as she made her grand entrance.  I watched my sister fall in love with this tiny person she just met.  There was an instant bond that would always be there.  I knew the pain and the sadness was still there inside her, but rising above it was a love that neither of us had ever known before.  

A Tragic Loss

A few weeks later, Abriel was pregnant.  I cannot express to you the amount of relief and gratitude that flowed through our family.  We were elated!  She was now a mama!!!!  

Two weeks later, in a new year with a new chapter emerging….she suffered a tragic loss.  There are no words to describe the pain that she experienced.  I won’t pretend to know it.  For those of you who have lost babies, you know there are no words, only sheer, raw emotion.  

A Cabbage Patch baby

In the midst of this, our cousin was pregnant with her second child.  She was a teenage mom who had given up her first baby to a distant relative due to not having the skills or experience necessary to raise a child. A baby girl was born on February 12, 2014 and by the grace of God and the blessing of a close-knit family, my sister became a mother by official adoption in November that same year. 

That baby girl was everything to my sister.  She was the light that replaced all the darkness that had taken over her in years past.  Vaya Rose was the happiest baby!  She looked exactly like a Cabbage Patch baby doll with a story to match!  My sister felt almost whole, even though her journey to motherhood had been quite different than it had originally meant to be.  

Due to so much pain and sadness that had occurred in the years spent trying desperately to become parents, my sister and brother-in-law parted ways in 2018.  They tried to mend the hurt, but often times, a child cannot be the resolution to something that is broken.  As much joy as they bring us, they cannot heal a broken marriage. 

A New Beginning

Shortly thereafter, my sister fell in love with a wonderful man who had two sons from a previous marriage.  My sister loved his boys and Lloyd loved her baby girl.  They decided to blend their families together and create a new family of sorts.  In this way, she became a mother again by inheriting two incredible boys as a co-parent and stepmom.   

While it may sound like all rainbows and butterflies – it wasn’t.  There was an immense learning curve for the entire family to combine as a united clan.  Bitter relationships with ex-partners, differing parenting styles, and co-existing as a new family were obstacles that took time and patience to overcome. 

When Lloyd and Brie were nearing their 1 year anniversary mark, they then decided that they wanted to try for a child of their very own.  Again, it didn’t happen the first month and I could see the tornadic cloud of the 28-day cycle of pain forming.

AND THEN THE SUNSHINE broke through.  

My sister called me in January of this year and announced that she was indeed pregnant.  Despite being pregnant during one of the most insane and unprecedented times of our lives with COVID19; I have seen her be reborn yet again as a mother.  This time experiencing all of the unique aspects of carrying a child; the hiccups, the kicks, the lack of bladder control, the beautiful changes that our bodies go through to grow a tiny human. 

We have two more weeks until her son, Archer, arrives to meet us.  I know that my sister has waited her entire life to hear his cry and hold him in her arms and share the joys of her new addition with the rest of her sweet family.  For even though this may be the first time she becomes a mother in this manner,  she is simply a mama reborn.

Update: Since this beautiful story was written, Baby Archer has arrived! Mom and baby are doing great. Be sure to follow brandnewday526 to see the cute little bundle of joy.

Interested in more articles on Motherhood and Wellness? Check out “What I Wished I had Known About Anxiety in Pregnancy.”

The stress of preparing for those photos and the amount of candy, bribery, and sheer magic of our family photographer is something that you would never know based on those sparkling smiles in that frozen second in time. (Isn’t that why we torture ourselves every single season?!)

I may not be able to assist you how to bribe your children to sit still or smile for your photographer, but one thing I can help you with is suggestions on what to wear for your fall family photos!

Pick a color palette when styling fall family photos

Here are some color palette options for styling fall family photos. Personally, I love the palettes that can easily transition for holiday card photos; but honestly any of these will work beautifully!

Start with MOM and work around her

We all know that old adage “If Mama ain’t happy, then no one is happy!” That is absolutely, 100% true. As a mom, we have to be completely comfortable and confident in what we are wearing during family photos or the photo shoot will just be “off”.

I recommend basing every other family member’s outfit on what the mom decides to wear. She is the focal point. She is the one that will calm the nerves of others and be the one to lead the shoot.

In my experience, I have found jeans, a tunic style blouse, a scarf/vest or jacket are a good start when styling fall family photos! Also, a dress with a scarf or jacket is a good option. The key is LAYERS. They add depth to a photo op. Stay away from busy patterns, but an accent piece is fine. If styling yourself, keep your hair natural and in a style that you don’t feel like you have to constantly mess with. Makeup needs to be applied a tad heavier than normal to show up in photos and with fall-holiday photos, think cinnamon/browns/taupe/berry shades. They are beautiful in dusk and dawn lighting against a green background.

Dad – he’s the easy one

Truly, whenever I am picking out Bryan’s outfits for our family photos, he’s the easiest. I go with a button-up shirt that is in the same color palette as what I am going with, dark jeans, and if it’s cooler outside – a vest or sweater on top. He doesn’t care what he wears, so I just ensure that it’s within the realms of something he would normally wear instead of dressing him in something outside of his comfort zone.

The Kids – A bit Trickier

When choosing outfits for the kids my motto is “COMFORT. CONSISTENT. CANDY.” Do not expect your toddler to wear layers of tulle and lace without throwing a serious meltdown. For my daughter, I’ve dressed in her in Alice & Ames dresses for several shoots. They are beautiful, twirly dresses in soft jersey knit cotton and she loves them! They photograph beautifully and can be dressed up with a cardi and a pretty bow. For my son, I take my cues from him. I love a bow-tie, but sometimes, he refuses to cooperate with one – so I have tossed it last minute. The key is to make sure that your kids know that they have candy waiting for them upon finishing up the shoot! This makes everyone happier and willing to smile for a few clicks of the camera.

Final tips and tricks

I cannot stress this enough- FAMILY PHOTOS ARE STRESSFUL. Every single time I do one I think “WHY am I doing this???” But thirty minutes later when everyone is back in the car and we are on our way to getting ice cream from Sonic, I remember that some of my favorite memories are all the ones that are caught during those shoots. The laughter, the smiles, the twirls, the stolen kisses….But here are some of my tried and true tips for getting fantastic photos you will keep for years to come!

Choose a photographer who you are comfortable with!

A wedding photographer may not be skilled in talking Toddler-ease. A boudoir photographer may not know how to capture a family photo in the manner you want. Do your research and talk to your friends and neighbors about photographers they have used for FAMILY photos. This is also important if your children are of varying ages (teens versus infant). If your children are young, a mini session (which lasts under 30 minutes) may be ideal since their attention span doesn’t last much longer than that. Some of my favorite photos were snapped in less than 10 minutes!

Lay out all the outfits

As a mom, lay out everyone’s outfit together on the bed and snap a phone pic of it. If it looks to “matchy-matchy” it probably is. Keep the color palette in mind and keep only one or two members of the family in a print that isn’t too loud or busy. (Plaid shirts for the boys, solids for the girls for example). Feel free to text your girlfriends or photographer for their input, too. They want you to have a successful shoot so feel free to communicate with them prior to finalizing the outfits.

Have the goody bag ready

Have a bag of “essentials” ready with you in the car. Band-aids, Fruit loops, lollipops, an extra change of clothes, some extra powder, lipgloss, hairspray.

And don’t forget to relax

Don’t take it too seriously! We got completely POURED ON (I’m talking monsoon level rain) when we went for a sunflower-field shoot….and you know what, who cares? We had were together in a sunflower field and it was beautiful. How many times is that going to happen in our lifetimes….but I have the photos to prove that it happened at least once.

Style is important, but keep your personality in tact. If it’s something you wouldn’t wear on a dressier occasion then don’t wear it for a family photo shoot. Keep it real, ya’ll. I promise you will look back on these moments and be so grateful for it.

For more style ideas from the Magnolia Mom’s Style Squad, check out their other articles in our Style category.

If you are a mom, you are too busy with getting the kids back-to-school in the first few weeks of fall to spend time worrying with fall fashion, but I’ve put together 5 simple items that can take any outfit to summer-to-fall and beyond! Most of these items you may even have stashed in your closet, but if you are in the market for a few new goodies, we have linked budget-friendly options for you below!

Staple #1 – The Utility Jacket

This item can be thrown on top of literally anything and change it from summer to fall! Because of the edgy details, it creates warmth but is lightweight enough to layer!

Staple #2 – Fall Hat

I was weary of the hat thing because as someone with dark hair, every hat I tried reminded me of the Wicked Witch of the West. Finally, I broke down and ordered a variety of different styles on Amazon and lo-and-behold, the right style hat can work beautifully! I encourage you to go to Walmart or Target and try a few various styles to find the right one for you. Also, I would recommend going with a tan, beige, blush or cognac tone.

Staple #3 – Animal Print Accessory

We live in a day and time where face masks are now considered a fashion accessory and necessary to function in society. I have my leopard print mask on rotation and I’m surprised at how it pulls everything together. Same goes for any animal print accessory – scarf, belt, cardigan, or booties!

Staple #4 – Ankle Booties

I love shoes more than the average female, so I am never upset by an excuse to purchase more shoes. Ankle booties that provide function and fashion are a true win-win! Go with a block heel for more comfort and a slight pointed toe for a sleek look.

Staple #5 – Sweater Tank

In the South, where I live – we don’t experience fall temps until closer to Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t want to LOOK like I’m experiencing fall temps. That’s why I love the Sweater Tank. It gives off a vibe of cooler weather without me dying in the still 90 degree weather. Again, I recommend a neutral color to transition you into winter, too.

What are you most excited for in the coming season?

She and I were trying so hard to figure out this new relationship of ours. We had just met about two months before and although it was love at first sight, we were still getting to know one another.

Instagram Worthy Mom

Like most first time mothers nowadays, I had spent the months before her arrival dreaming of the Instagram worthy days that we would have. She – wrapped in your soft, white muslim blankets and me- with thick cascading waves of hair draped along cozy sherpa fleece pajamas – knowing expertly what to give her with each and every whimper.

Except, most times I had no idea of what the whimpers and cries meant. And forget the cozy sherpa fleece pj’s or the cascading hair. My mass of hair was on the top of my head in a bun covered in a permanent shroud of dry shampoo residue. I lived in stained nursing tanks from Target and leggings. Everything else was too hot and would eventually get puked on so why bother.

And I didn’t see anyone on Instagram that was looking like me as a new mom and I certainly didn’t see anyone saying “hey, here’s my beautiful baby and I have postpartum depression.”

Why was it so Hard

I was so tired I could barely function. The last few months of pregnancy all of our well-meaning loved ones kept saying phrases like “You better save up that sleep now!” or “Get all the rest you can now before that baby comes.” I remember how infuriated I would get at those comments because I didn’t care how tired I was going to be – I just wanted to have my baby!

Now, as I looked at her nestled closely to my chest and gumming her perfect squishy lips together in memory of nursing just moments ago, I realized that as much as I loved her and our time together – it was nothing like I thought it was going to be.

I Thought I was Prepared

I was prepared. I had done all the research and all the reading. I took all of my supplements. I abstained completely from alcohol and sushi and even cold deli meat – for months. I had the wipe warmer, the boxes of diapers of all sizes, the hundreds of laundered in hypoallergenic detergent onsies and sock booties. I knew I was going to breast feed for at least 6 months. I had the swing, the bassinet, the swaddles, the bath, the organic body wash and lotion, the diaper rash cream…..

And then she arrived and the one thing I hadn’t prepared for was how hard it was all going to be.

For some, it may not have been this difficult, but for us it was. And I say “us” because it wasn’t just me that was in this parenting gig – it was Bryan, too. He was my boyfriend at the time and wanted nothing more than to raise our daughter together as a family. Even though I was the one who got up to nurse our colicky newborn, Bryan heard her cries and was up along with us. Sometimes I would nurse her and hand her off to him to burb and rock to get a few minutes of rest, but there wasn’t much sleeping going on for any of us.

Overwhelming Exhaustion

I posted a selfie picture of me and my daughter together on Instagram and my sister texted me “Why do you look so exhuasted?” Haha….I was a mombie.

I really had no idea what the term “exhausted” actually meant until I was spending 24 hour days with an hour or two of “sleep”. My baby had her days and nights mixed up for a bit, too, so between that and the colic and figuring out how to take care of this tiny human I was up around the clock.

The old adage “sleep when the baby sleeps” is comical to me even now. I would lay down when Mackenzie took a nap and then would be awoken just moments later by the UPS man leaving a package or the dogs barking at a passerby out the window or a text message from my mom or Bryan checking on me. It wasn’t full restful sleep. It was bits and pieces of rest.

Something Wasn’t Right

But it wasn’t just the gnawing exhaustion. It was the fact that all I could think about while I bounced her and rocked her and nursed her was… why this wasn’t easier? Why did it look so natural for everyone else and it wasn’t for me? Was I a terrible mom? I literally wanted to get in the car all by myself and drive as far as I possibly could go.

I felt like I was dying inside and I thought my baby girl would probably be better without me around – even though I was her food source for the most part.

Letting Go

It was that cold, dark morning that I rocked her and looked out the window of the third story bedroom and thought “What if I just jumped?” It was a few minutes later when Bryan walked into the nursery, dressed for work. It was still dark outside.

“Are you o.k.?” he asked me, quietly.

I nodded slowly – fighting back burning tears.

“Do you want me to stay home today?” he asked.

I shook my head.

He paused, with hesitation.

“I feel like if I go to work today, we will be on the news.” he said. Sadly, I knew exactly what he meant. I had been battling postpartum depression for months and had not wanted to admit it. The thought of hurling myself out the third floor window was the first thought I had about actually hurting myself, but I realized I had been struggling for a long time. I didn’t want to be a failure at being a mom. I didn’t want to go on medicine for postpartum depression in fear it would ruin my nursing experience with my daughter. WHY WAS THIS HAPPENING WHEN I DID IT ALL RIGHT????

Seeking Help

Bryan stayed home that day and took me to my doctor where I shared how I was feeling. My doctor recommended I start an antidepressant that I could take while nursing. I pumped enough milk to fill a few bottles so that Bryan could take our baby for me so I could sleep for about three hours and take a real shower. And while that night things didn’t snap magically into place, I was still there for my family and we weren’t on the news.

You are Stronger than you Know

I share this story with you, not to frighten you about your experience as a new mom; but to strengthen you. To share with you what feelings you may have and that you are not alone in them. Please don’t wait four months like I did to seek help. I thank God every day that Bryan was intuitive enough to recognize that between the sleep deprivation and being a new mom, I was battling something else. He never judged me. He never told me I should “figure it out.” We did it together.

Even if you don’t have a partner, please trust a friend or family member enough to seek help. Don’t think that this is something you have to “suffer” through. It is NOT normal. You are NOT alone.

Other researches to help with postpartum depression are: Postpartumdepression.com, Postpartum Health Alliance, Highway to Hell and Back Again: The 6 Things You Need to Know About Postpartum Depression. Please be sure to reach out to your doctor immediately if you feel like something just isn’t right.

But because I am a firm believer in stepping outside of my comfort zone to inspire and empower others to do the same, I put one foot in at a time and pulled the bikini bottoms up high! I wanted to share with you all the great suits I found.

I want to start by saying a little disclaimer. I realize that every single one of you is not 5’3 and weighing in at 130 lbs (ish….I haven’t weighed in awhile so that’s a guess). I have carried and given birth to two babies and I’ve gone up and down in the ten pound range the last couple of years (currently up on that side) AND I may be a bit fluffier than is socially acceptable to be posting public photos of myself in a bathing suit ….all that to say to you – mama – as you read this, be kind to yourself and be kind to me. We good? Then, let’s begin.

I am a huge fan of Target (I mean, aren’t we all?) but definitely for swimwear.

I have shopped with them in the last few years and love the styles and the sizing accommodations. The quality is also very good and the price is on point! I also know that most of us live near a Target store and can be a convenient place to shop and right now you can order online and have it shipped right to your door!

Important Details When Selecting Swimwear

When I am shopping for a swimsuit for my current season of life – I look for a variety of details. I prefer a higher waist in a two-piece and a supportive top that is sized in a bra-size versus a Small, Medium, Large. I prefer wide shoulder straps that don’t dig into my arms. I literally squat down a few times and bend down to act like I’m lifting a child while in the fitting room to make sure nothing falls out! When I am standing vertical again, I like to ensure I am not constantly “fixing” my suit. I have a 6 and a 4 year old and we go to the pool or beach, I am rarely just sitting pristinely on a beach chair reading a book (although I do love to do those things). I am up, digging in the sand, helping to jump waves, tossing kids in a pool, wrapping them up in towels, picking up all sorts of pool-beach toys, and have to be up in a seconds notice in case a float falls off. I also like to look cute and since it’s a sunny season I prefer color over black.

Winter Blues – Away

First up, this cute cobalt blue two piece. Even though the bottoms are a mid rise, they are still flattering and the top with the twist detail is really cute! I did all the jumping, squatting, and bending over things and it held up well. I also loved the back with the double straps. Just a small detail, but helpful for keeping things in place.

Red Hot

I loved this swimsuit! Except for I grabbed a Size Small and needed a Medium to give me some more length in the torso. Online there is a style that is actually called “Long Torso” and even though I wouldn’t have considered me having a long torso, I needed it more for support for the boobs. The ruffle detail was feminine and I loved the color! Perfect for when I have a tan – (Again!)

MONOKINI …huh?

This suit style has a name! It’s a Monokini and I was weary of it because it reminded me of a trying to step inside a straight jacket – but once I got it on, I was pleasantly surprised! The print was good and the lines were flattering. Again, I needed a medium to fit the best, but couldn’t run back for a second one.

Stripes Are Oh So Good

The fact that this checks off so of my boxes on my list is already a great start. Vertical stripes, a bra-size top, high-waisted bottoms, and super cute! The thinner straps were one of the only downside, but it was still very comfortable. Also, the cage cutout details are on-trend and modest, but add edge to my mom-vibe.

Color Blocks

This was one of my favorite suits! I love the colors and the way that the pattern flatters my shape. It comes with a neck strap and while with my kids I would need that – but I also felt very comfortable in this to be active and moving around while strapless. Overall, this took home best overall award!

Leopard and Ruffles

Eh – this one was o.k. Although as I write this, it has all the things that I don’t usually care for in a suit (thin straps, mid-rise, not a bra-size) and it didn’t deliver when I did the jump, squat, bend exercise. Cute print, but that’s about all it offered.

Color Block 2.0

I wanted to love this one as much as the other color block one because I love the colors and the cut, but for this one to be as comfortable I needed the size up and they didn’t have it in the store. (Size Medium). My boobs kinda fell out while bending over so that’s why I’m thinking it may not have worked – even in a bigger size, but if I was smaller chested maybe it wouldn’t be an issue. This may work well for our more-petite chested -gal pals!

Seeing Spots

I hesitated grabbing this one for the try-on because I thought it may be a bit too much going on, but the simplicity of the suit allows for all the colors and dots! It’s also a flattering fit and because it is full coverage, it allows for a lot of movement and flexibility without losing modesty! My daughter loved all the colors of this one (it was her favorite) and I did too.

Tropic Under

This should have checked a lot of my preferences, but I think in this print there was too much going on. I didn’t care much for the cut-out underneath the top and the tie at the high-waist. Maybe with a solid top the bottoms would be more desirable? Thank you, next!

That wraps up my post/review on Target swimwear for Moms! What was your favorite from the try on? What is your favorite style for swim season and your favorite place to shop?

Thank you for reading and be sure to share it with your mama-village!

For pre-schoolers:

Word Party

Netflix Description: “Meet Bailey, Franny, Kip, and Lulu. They’re adorable baby animals, and they want you to join the party and help them learn!” My four year old son loved the animals in this show!

Go! Go! Cory Carson.

Netflix Description: “Beep, beep — go, go! Buckle up for fun and adventure with adorable kid car Cory Carson as he explores the winding roads of Bumperton Hills.” We all thought this was an adorable show. Great for all ages!

Llama Llama

Netflix Description: “Beloved children’s book character Llama Llama springs to life in this heartwarming series about family, friendship, and learning new things.”

For School Age Children and above:

Carmen Sandiego

Netflix Description: “A master thief who uses her skills for good, Carmen Sandiego travels the world foiling V.I.L.E.’s evil plans — with help from her savvy sidekicks.” Now there’s a newly released interactive feature!

The Boss Baby: Back in Business

Netflix Description: “The Boss Baby brings his big brother Tim to the office to teach him the art of business in this animated series sprung from the hit film.” Even I enjoyed the innuendos of this show! *Best for ages 7 and up.

The Last Kids on Earth

Netflix Description: “When zombies and monsters invade his hometown, a scrappy 13-year-old orphan teams up with his friends in hopes of surviving the chaos.” Appropriate for what we are currently experiencing, this is one of my personal favorites!

In BESTigators

Netflix Description: “Four clever school kids start their own detective agency and vlog about their adventures, becoming fast friends in the process.” A cool group of kids to follow!