Holly Garcia

Lifestyle and Parenting Writer at Freelance

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Articles

There’s Just Something About A Squishmallow

Nov 1, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

No matter how old my girls are turning on their birthday, there is something I know with absolute certainty. Even though they’re asking more and more for oversized sweaters and cosmetics instead of toys, there is something that will always be on their birthday lists: Squishmallows. Don’t confuse Squishmallows with any old stuffie. These adorably designed, soft, fluff-filled toys have been around since 2017, but their popularity really took off in 2020 and hasn’t ebbed.
I'm In My Potted Plant Parenting Era & It Sure Feels Weird

Oct 29, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

You’re warned about a lot of ages and stages as a parent — the terrible twos and the threenager years and of course the craziness of the actual teenage years. You know going into this gig that as your kids get older, they’ll step into their independence more and more and lean on you less and less. But it’s hard to know just how it’s going to feel when it happens.
I thought I wanted my life to be like 'Gilmore Girls'- until I started rewatching the series with my daughters

Oct 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Holly Garcia

I don't like seeing the body shaming or questionable romantic relationships on the show. In my 30s, I now understand that parents shouldn't rely on their children for emotional support. I found "Gilmore Girls" my first year of high school, and I'd never felt more seen. A bookish teen who'd rather read than basically anything else. A mother-daughter duo whose relationship felt more like a friendship. A small town full of quirky characters and whimsical plot lines. It was dreamy.
How to Decorate the House for Halloween

Sep 20, 2024 | aol.com | Holly Garcia

ParentsSeptember 20, 2024 at 9:02 AMScare up a good time with these fun and festive Halloween decorating ideas. Parents / Getty Images Halloween is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing: It’s time to haul out the storage bins filled with ghosts, witches, pumpkins, and wait... how did that ornament get in here? Decorating your home for any holiday season is a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of hard work. I mean, where do you start?
I Dyed My Hair Pink & People Are So Weird About It

Aug 21, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

Dear Woman Who Called My Existence Brave,Heeey, it’s me. The woman who came to the spa to enjoy some rest and relaxation. The one with the pink hair. When I went to touch up my roots recently, I decided to add a dash of color to my usual coppery tone. “I want something fun, something summery,” I told my stylist. She gave me a fuchsia fade and I adore every strand. Pink isn’t my favorite color, but I loved the little change to my regular routine.
Let’s Stop Being So Scared Of Tween & Teen Girls

Aug 9, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

When I found out my first child would be a daughter, I was ecstatic. I couldn’t wait to dress her up in the adorable mommy-and-me outfits. I dreamed about bedtime and sharing my favorite book series with her. I hoped for a relationship a la Gilmore Girls, except without all the unhealthy parentification mess. We’d be mother and daughter, but she’d know my heart and my door were always open.
No, My Kids Aren't Allowed In Their Friends' TikToks

Jul 2, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

Raising kids in this digital age is a lot — and honestly, kind of terrifying. Sure, it’s not the wild west of chat rooms and AOL instant messenger that we grew up on, but there are tons of unique challenges that come with raising tech-savvy Gen Alpha kids. So many kids use their tablets to play games, computers to do homework, and phones to get lost in social media for hours. Not my kids, though. In fact, I won’t even let them appear in their friends’ TikToks.
Nobody Told Me About The Third-Life Crisis

Jun 20, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

We've all heard about the “mid-life crisis.” You know, the moment that propels someone to hop in the driver’s seat and take control of their life. They decide they’ve had enough, and dammit, this is their time. Maybe those decisions are good, maybe they’re bad, but they’re loud and they’re deliberate. The stereotype is a tiny, fast, bright red sports car that absolutely cannot fit a car seat.
My Tweens Are Over The Big Birthday Bash, Thank God

Jun 5, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

My sister and I were born four years and four days apart, so we had joint birthday celebrations with just family for many, many years. And because I’m the oldest of four (four kids’ parties per year is expensive!), friend birthday parties didn't happen until our tweens and teens — basically, a year or so before we grew out of the birthday party phase altogether. So I decided that when I had kids, I wanted them to have many more years of all the fun I thought I’d missed out on.
If I Have To Make One More Decision I’ll Scream

May 7, 2024 | scarymommy.com | Holly Garcia

In the morning before the rest of the house is up and moving, I tend to take a moment to breathe in the calm and mentally prepare myself for the day. Another day of chaos, another day where I’ll be the main person in charge of making all the decisions. Some decisions are small, like what I should wear today.