{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Creating memorable moments at home with Kathryn Richardson","description":"Kathryn Richardson is the founder of YearCheer, a holiday subscription box that each month contains the items that help busy families connect while decorating for and celebrating holidays. She calls it every mom\u2019s secret weapon for creating holiday magic. Katie created YearCheer as a solution to help women like her \u2013 a corporate retail executive and mom of four kids under 10 \u2013 eliminate \u201cmom guilt\u201d and create magical memories with their families, all without the time or mental energy of planning those moments. The idea came after her kids asked, \u201cWhat are we doing to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day?\u201d and she realized she had nothing in the house and it was too late to run to any stores.   Each YearCheer assortment is holiday-specific, including decor items such as balloons, banners and tabletop items; a children\u2019s book; and additional crafts, activities, or games. Moms have told Katie that the fun \u201clasts for weeks.\u201d Launched December 2019, YearCheer has shipped to 45 states nationwide, receiving five-star reviews from its customers, such as, \u201cYearCheer boxes allow me to make the holidays special for my family without a lot of time or emotional energy.  Highly recommend.\u201d YearCheer has been featured on the television show Las Vegas Now, NBC10 News Boston, \u201cThe Product Boss\u201d podcast, and many blogs.  After graduating from Northwestern University, Katie spent 20 years in the retail world managing teams of up to 175 people and businesses worth up to $900 million for top brands such as Target, Old Navy, GapKids and Under Armour.  Katie lives with her husband and four children in Maryland. ","author_name":"Dream it... Plan it.. LIVE it! with 1Life Fully Lived","author_url":"http:\/\/1lifefullylived.org","html":"