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Cabin Fever Fixes, Winter Break Fun & Christmas Eve Services 🎄
Winter break ideas, cozy reads, and everything happening Dec 22–28 in the Valley.
Happy Monday, Valley Moms!
🌑 Fun Fact: Did you know the Pacific Northwest gets some of the longest winter nights in the lower 48? Around the winter solstice, we have just over 8.5 hours of daylight—which might explain the extra cozy vibes (and cabin fever) this time of year.
We’ve officially entered that quiet-but-chaotic week between Christmas and New Year’s—the one where routines disappear, kids are bouncing off the walls, and the calendar suddenly feels both empty and overwhelming.
This week’s newsletter is here to help you lean into the gentle side of winter: ideas to fight cabin fever, meaningful ways to spend time together, and a full lineup of local events to get everyone out of the house (or at least give you options).
Whether you’re skating, crafting, attending Christmas Eve service, or simply surviving winter break—grace abounds here. 💛
🔗 Featured on the Site
🍂 Guide: Fall & Winter in the Valley — everything you should know about fall and winter in the Valley!
❄️ Blog: Winter Fun for Families in the Wenatchee Valley — Ice skating, sledding, and cold-weather fun for all ages
🎄 Blog: Winter & Christmas in the Valley — A festive roundup of parades, markets, and family traditions.
✨ Blog: Winter Magic Around Wenatchee — Local lights, cozy spots, and twinkling experiences that make the season bright.
🎅 How Santa Can Point to Jesus — A gentle, thoughtful guide for weaving faith into your Christmas traditions.
🎄 Advent Traditions for Families — Simple ways to help your kids understand the waiting, the wonder, and the worship of the season.
🗓️ This Week’s Events: December 22–28
• Eat for the Arts Holiday Party — Dec 22, 6pm @ Pinnacle Beerworks
• Mom Mingle Mondays — Dec 22, 5–7pm @ Inspiration Ceramic + Art Café
• Winter Break Public Skate — Dec 22, 12–1:30pm @ Weinstein Beverage Rink
• Holiday Movie Trivia Night — Dec 23, 6pm @ Ground Control
• Winter Break Bash — Dec 26, 10am–4pm @ Wenatchee Valley Museum
🎄 Christmas Eve Services Around the Valley:
• Saddlerock Church — Dec 24 @ 5pm
• Eastmont Community Church — Dec 24 @ 4 & 6pm
• Awaken Church — Dec 23 & 24 (multiple times)
• Columbia Grove Covenant — Dec 23 @ 6:30pm
• Cornerstone Christian — Dec 24 @ 6:30pm
• Celebration Lutheran — Dec 24 @ 7pm
• First United Methodist — Dec 24 (multiple times)
• Eastmont Baptist — Dec 24 @ 5:30pm
• Faith Presbyterian (East Wenatchee) — Dec 24 @ 5:30pm
Spotlight: Valley Moms Community Calendar
Our new Community Calendar is live! It’s your one-stop shop for local happenings, from concerts to kid activities, workshops, and fairs.
Moms: Bookmark it and check back weekly for fresh events.
Local businesses/organizations: Submit your events directly — we’d love to feature them!
🧃 Kids’ Corner
❄️ Activity Idea: Indoor Snowball Fight
Crumple up white paper or use soft socks, set a timer, and let kids burn energy without freezing temps. Bonus: great for winter break afternoons.
📚 Book Pick: Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson
A wintertime favorite that’s perfect for snuggling up together. Cozy illustrations, gentle humor, and a sweet message about friendship and hospitality.
Our Mom of the Month for December is…Jolene H.!
Here’s what one of her dear friends had to say about her:
“Where to even begin about Jolene. My dear friend is a supportive wife, an intentional mama to her sweet boys, an amazing business owner (Mama Jo), and the most loyal friend. She gives 100% to everything she takes on and always has a listening ear and helping hands ready. It’s been such a gift raising my girls alongside of Jolene raising her boys. Even while she was pregnant herself she was there for me through my difficult pregnancies. She is simply the best and the mom’s version of a “girls’ girl.” You can find a true friend, listener and cheerleader in Jolene. ”
Congrats, Alyssa! Enjoy a tasty treat from The Mother’s Garden LLC, Beau & Co., The Skin Ritual, and Coffee Caboose!
💛 Mom Life Pick of the Week
🏠 Blog: Winter Cabin Fever Tips for Families
If winter break has you counting down the minutes until bedtime, this one’s for you. From simple daily rhythms to realistic activities that don’t require a Pinterest-level effort, this blog offers practical ways to keep kids engaged—and moms sane—through the coldest weeks of the year.
December Bible Verse of the Month
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5
As Advent begins, we remember that hope isn’t something we muster—it’s Someone who came near. Let this season draw you back to the quiet expectation of Christ’s arrival.
🗳️ This Week’s Poll
What helps most when winter break cabin fever hits? |
👯♀️ Keep up with us @valley_moms on IG. Send comments and suggestions to [email protected].
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