The 5 Things I Gave Up for the Holidays (and the 5 Things I Got Back)
Steph KoenigPublished on: 04/11/2026
Five holiday expectations I've let go of, from homemade-only pies to overgiving, and what I gained in return. Permission to make the season fit you.
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