We Survived the Holidays and Are Ready for 2026

We Survived the Holidays and Are Ready for 2026

From Raising Barbara Jean and Wanda by STP Productions

January 8, 2026 · 38 min

About this episode

Kila and Ashley recap their holiday experiences, discussing parenting challenges and a surprise trip to Disney or Universal.

Kila and Ashley are BACK for the first Raising Barbara Jean & Wanda episode of 2026, and of course it's pure holiday-debrief chaos in the best way. 🎙️✨ This episode is a hilarious, real, and super relatable recap of: 🎄 Christmas & Holiday Madness The ladies catch up on how Christmas really went down— • One of the kids officially moved into her first apartment (hello adulting 👏) • Christmas gifts turned into crockpots, cleaning supplies, and stuff that screams: "I'm grown now" • Stockings, spending, and wondering if they're nailing it as moms or totally winging it 🧝‍♂️ Elf on the Shelf Drama They go all in on: • Why Elf on the Shelf is a personal attack on moms • How nobody warned them they needed to shove wire inside the elves to make them pose • Last-minute elf hacks like Velcro hands and pure desperation If you've ever forgotten to move the elf until 6am, this one's for you. 🏰 Disney vs Universal & The Big Trip Reveal The kids' big Christmas surprise? A trip to Disney and/or Universal. Kila and Ashley break down: • Universal vs Disney – which is better for teens, big kids, and chaos • The pressure of giving your kids "magical memories" while your bank account is screaming…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kila, Ashley

Topics covered

  • holiday recap
  • parenting
  • Elf on the Shelf
  • Disney vs Universal
  • family dynamics

Keywords

  • holidays
  • Christmas
  • parenting
  • Elf on the Shelf
  • Disney
  • Universal
  • family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney, Universal

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