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Gentle Goals, Winter Fun & a Fresh Start in the Valley ✨
Family-friendly New Year’s resolutions, winter adventures, and what’s happening this week.
Happy Monday, Valley Moms!
🤫 Fun Fact: Did you know January is one of the quietest months of the year for daylight—but one of the fastest for gaining it back? After the solstice, we gain nearly 2 minutes of light every day, even if it doesn’t feel like it yet.
The confetti has settled, the cookies are (mostly) gone, and suddenly everyone is asking what this year should look like.
If you’re feeling pressure to “get it all together” right now, consider this your permission slip to slow down. New beginnings don’t have to be loud or extreme to be meaningful. Sometimes the best reset is simply choosing what matters most—and letting the rest wait.
This week’s newsletter is all about gentle rhythms, winter joy, and realistic ways to step into the new year as a family. 💛
🔗 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.
🌲 Local Winter Adventures to Cure the Post-Holiday Blues — Easy outings that help everyone reset and reconnect.
🗓️ This Week’s Events: January 5-11
• Jan 5 | 5–7 PM — Mom Mingle Mondays @ Inspirations Ceramic + Art Café 🎨
• Jan 5 | 12 PM & 1 PM — Winter Break Public Skate & Adult Quiet Skate @ Weinstein Beverage Rink ⛸️
• Thursdays | 6–8 PM — Ski Hill Thursday Nights @ Leavenworth Winter Sports Club 🎿
• Fridays | 1–3 PM — Snowshoe Stroll @ Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery ❄️
• Jan 10 | 9:30–10:15 AM — Mommy & Me Yoga + Sound Bath @ Clarity Meditation & Yoga Studio 🧘♀️
• Jan 10 | 6 PM — 2nd Annual Golden Ladle Soup Competition @ Ground Control 🍲
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: Family “Yes Jar” for January
Write down simple yeses—hot cocoa nights, family walks, game nights, baking days—and pull one when everyone’s bored or grumpy. A fun way to stay connected without overplanning.
📚 Book Pick: Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright
A silly, laugh-out-loud winter read that kids love—perfect for lighthearted bedtime reading during long January evenings.
Our Mom of the Month for January is…Marie K.!
Here’s what one of her dear friends had to say about her:
“She is always thinking of others and serving those around her. She is always willing to volunteer with cheer! She is a great mom who brings the fun!”
Congrats, Marie! Enjoy your goodies from The Mother’s Garden LLC, Beau & Co., The Skin Ritual, and Coffee Caboose!
💛 Mom Life Pick of the Week
⏰ Blog: Resetting Your Family Rhythm After the Holidays
If the holidays left your family's schedule upside down, this thoughtful piece outlines how to reset without rigid resolutions or unrealistic expectations. From sleep and meals to screen time and emotional rhythms, it’s a practical, grace-filled guide for easing back into everyday life.
January Bible Verse of the Month
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3
God doesn’t wait for us to improve before He walks with us into something new. He meets us right where we are—and leads us gently forward.
🗳️ This Week’s Poll
How are you approaching the New Year? |
👯♀️ Keep up with us @valley_moms on IG. Send comments and suggestions to [email protected].
🗒️ This just in! Almost all of you said your family needs better routines most right now! No time like the ball drop to tighten things up! Praying for you!
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