The start of a new year is the perfect time to set goals and refresh your mindset. As parents, we often juggle multiple responsibilities, from work to household chores to ensuring our kids stay happy, healthy, and engaged. Sometimes, it can feel like there’s not enough time in the day to keep up with it all. But 2025 is here, and it’s time to streamline your life, prioritize self-care, and make parenting just a little bit easier.
This year, why not focus on making small changes that bring big rewards? Whether it's reducing stress, organizing your time, or fostering your child's creativity, these simple but impactful resolutions can make your parenting journey more enjoyable and efficient. One solution? Subscription services that take the pressure off and ensure you're always prepared—like our curated craft and activity bag subscription. Let’s dive into some practical goals to help you thrive as a parent in 2025!
1. Stay Organized with Pre-Planned Activities
One of the biggest challenges as a parent is keeping kids entertained, especially when you’re in the middle of a busy week. Whether it’s a rainy afternoon, a weekend at home, or you just need some downtime, having ready-made activities at your fingertips can be a game changer.
Resolution Tip: Start the year by signing up for a curated craft and activity bag subscription. With a service like Buggy Bags, you’ll receive age-appropriate craft supplies and activity ideas delivered straight to your door each month. No more scrambling to find materials or coming up with last-minute activities. Every bag is designed to spark creativity and fun, giving your kids something new and exciting to do without the prep work!
Why It Works: Having a steady stream of activities that are ready to go means you’ll always be prepared, whether it’s to calm down after school, distract during an unexpected day off, or simply keep your kids happily engaged while you tackle other tasks.
2. Prioritize Self-Care (Because You Matter Too!)
As parents, we often forget to take care of ourselves. But when you’re running on empty, it’s hard to give your best to your kids. Make this year the one where you focus on carving out time for self-care—whether it’s a quiet coffee break, a few minutes of stretching, or indulging in a hobby you love.
Resolution Tip: Consider scheduling “me time” in your calendar just as you would any other important commitment. It doesn’t have to be long—just a few minutes each day can make a big difference. And to help you keep your kids occupied while you recharge, rely on your Buggy Bags subscription to keep them busy with hands-on activities.
Why It Works: By having a go-to resource for activities, you’re freeing up mental space to focus on yourself without feeling guilty. Your kids will love the fun crafts and games, and you’ll feel more balanced and energized.
3. Set Realistic Expectations for Screen Time
In the digital age, it’s tempting to hand over a tablet or phone to keep kids entertained. However, excessive screen time can lead to restlessness and behavioral issues. Setting healthy limits on screen time is a great goal to work toward in 2025. This goes for me too! TikTok is a black hole that I sometimes find myself spiraling down.
Resolution Tip: Instead of relying on screens, opt for activities that encourage hands-on engagement, like crafting, problem-solving, or imaginative play. Buggy Bags offers a variety of non-screen activities, from art projects to science experiments, that will keep your kids engaged and learning without the constant pull of technology. For myself - I am setting a weekly timer and doing no screens for 30 minutes before bed. I need more good book suggestions so send them my way!
Why It Works: Kids benefit from creative and tactile activities that improve their fine motor skills, imagination, and focus. Plus, giving them non-screen entertainment means they’ll be less likely to become dependent on technology for stimulation.
4. Simplify Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping
Meal planning and grocery shopping can feel like a never-ending task, especially when you're juggling family needs. The key to making it easier is staying organized and planning ahead.
Resolution Tip: Try using a meal kit service or a grocery delivery subscription. You can set aside specific times to cook together or make healthy snacks, and use the extra time to focus on things you enjoy.
Why It Works: Having a streamlined grocery and meal plan frees up your time and mental energy. When you’re not stressing about what’s for dinner, you can focus on enjoying quality moments with your family—and the kids will love helping out in the kitchen with fun food projects!
5. Create More Quality Family Time
Amid all the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy for quality family time to take a backseat. But in 2025, make it a priority to connect with your kids beyond just the routines of school and chores.
Resolution Tip: Plan at least one family activity each week—whether it’s a movie night, a hike, or a craft session. You can even use your Buggy Bags as something fun to do together or one-on-one with your kids.
Why It Works: Setting aside time for family activities helps strengthen bonds and creates lasting memories. Whether it’s assembling a robot kit, painting, or making holiday cards, these moments of creativity and togetherness are priceless.
6. Celebrate Milestones and Small Wins
As a parent, it’s easy to focus on everything that needs to be done, but don't forget to celebrate the small victories! Whether it’s completing a craft project without meltdowns or getting through a tough week, recognizing your achievements helps reduce stress and boosts morale.
Resolution Tip: Keep a family journal or create a “celebration board” where everyone can write down their wins for the week. You can even involve your kids in documenting their favorite activities and make it a fun end-of-week ritual. Growing up, we used to have “Family Friday” where we would either go out for pizza, have a movie night, reading by the fire or game night all together.
Why It Works: Celebrating wins, no matter how small, builds a positive family culture. Plus, it gives you the motivation to keep going, even when things get tough.
In 2025, let’s make life a little bit easier by embracing tools and solutions that work for us. A subscription like Buggy Bags can be a simple yet powerful way to stay organized, reduce stress, and make every day feel a little brighter. Whether you're looking for ways to entertain your kids, spend more time with family, or carve out time for self-care, these small resolutions will help you become the best version of yourself as a parent—and keep the fun flowing all year long!
Here’s to a joyful, organized, and stress-free 2025!
If you're ready to make 2025 your most organized year yet, check out our Buggy Bags for curated craft and activity kits that will keep your kids engaged and happy all year long!
1 comment
I used to love family Fridays we would take turns deciding what the activity was going to be. And lots of times we made things we used for years to come like that skeleton we made out of milk jugs or the Easter egg tree. Seeing them reminded me of those happy times!