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We'll be sharing family recipes, gift ideas, holiday bucket lists, travel tips and more!
Plus, take a front row seat to exclusive East family updates as Shawn and Andrew venture through life as a family of five.
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D.I.Y. Holiday Crafts
Get into the holiday spirit with these fun and easy DIY Christmas crafts the whole family will love! From keepsake ornaments to festive decor, these projects will make your season merry and memorable!
PACKING LIST!
Shawn's packed up all the essentials in one handy list—everything the East Fam takes along on their epic family trips, especially that unforgettable month-long adventure in Europe! Dive into all the details below and get ready to plan your own fun-packed journey!
Fall Family Check List
Fall is more than just a season; it's an experience! Use this list to help embrace one of our favorite seasons!
How much candy is too much?
For those looking for some expert advice, FamilyMade sat down with Pediatrician Dr. Mona, the host of The PedsDocTalk Podcast and a mother of two to pick her brain on the topic.
FamilyMade Recipes
The East Family shares their favorite go-to recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to special desserts passed down from their parents!
An Exclusive FamilyMade Interview: Inside the Paris 2024 Experience
FamilyMade had the chance to interview Shawn Johnson East after she and her family returned from their unforgettable experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics!
The FamilyMade Playbook
Your go-to guide for organizing and planning your household's safety! From emergency contacts to child safety and first aid, we’ve got you covered.
Olympian Returns: Paris Edition
An exclusive FamilyMade interview with Shawn Johnson East, diving into her return to the Olympics as a correspondent!
Family Vision Setting
Ready to dive into Family Vision Setting? Learn how the East Fam does vision setting for their family!
Getting out of the “roommate phase”
FamilyMade Tips for Getting out of the “Roommate Phase”!
Conquering March
Get ready to dive into spring and tackle these delightful tasks designed just for you and your family!
Fostering Mealtime Togetherness
Discover simple yet powerful tips to make family mealtimes more meaningful, fun, and connected. These easy-to-implement ideas will transform your everyday dinners into cherished moments everyone looks forward to!
Reading more as a family!
Discover simple and creative ways to make reading a fun, daily habit for your family, from using library story times to turning everyday moments into reading opportunities. Click here to read more tips on how to boost your family’s love for books!
Navigating Adult Friendships
Why is making friends harder as adults? Jamie Otis Hehner, former 'Bachelor' and 'Married at First Sight' contestant & co-host of the 'Hot Marriage. Cool Parents' podcast, opens up about her experience in a recent episode. Read more here!
Couples Quiz
Ready to take on the Couple Quiz Challenge? Need a date night idea? Dinner conversation starts? Try it out!
Shawn’s Babysitting Guide
Here's the editable version of Shawn's Babysitting Guide, ready for you to customize!
Postpartum Rules For the East Household 🏡
Andrew shares his top tips for helping Shawn through the early postpartum weeks.