In this light-hearted yet meaningful episode, Janelle and Danielle dive into the commercialization of the holidays — how social media, marketing, and the comparison trap have expanded Black Friday from a single day into an entire season of overconsumption. They share childhood memories of simple, joy-filled holidays, from blue-lit farmhouses to homemade Play-Doh feasts and family caroling.

Together, they reflect on how easy it is to get caught in the cycle of decorating more, buying more, and feeling like it’s never quite enough. Through stories about HomeGoods adventures, outdoor furniture debates, oversized TVs, and giant Advent calendars, they explore the tension between loving holiday magic and resisting the pressure to keep up.

The episode lands on a grounding takeaway: the most meaningful moments of the holidays come from presence, music, connection, and simple shared experiences — not from what’s in the cart. A reminder to create magic, not pressure.