Gift Guides
New Mom Care Package Ideas for the MOST Useful Gifts
These unique gift ideas will help you build the most thoughtful new mom care packages. Don’t miss a single item creating your new mom survival kit!
Child-Centered Educational Toys for 1 Year Old Toddlers
When we think about educational toys for 1-year-old toddlers, it’s critical that we also consider the whopping number of milestones and skills children achieve in this one short year. Between 12 months to 24 months, a child’s brain is expanding with connections that help them piece together their world. It is a time of curiosity, […]
I’m a Big Kid Now! The Best Montessori Toys for 2 Year Old Toddlers
Let’s face it. A lot of toys these days are all flash and no substance. That’s why I use the Montessori method as my guidepost for selecting toys for every age and stage. Today we’re scoping out the best Montessori toys for 2 year old toddlers. We’ll use the Montessori perspective on early child development […]
14 Thoughtful Gifts for Grieving Parents Who Have Lost a Baby or Child
“The unimaginable” is how the loss of a child is described in Hamilton, and for most of us, nothing could be more true. When someone’s child dies, the grief the parents experience puts them in a unique position that is both unfair and extremely isolating. Being surrounded by loving support goes a long way for […]
Best Practical Gifts for 2 Year Olds: Educational, Sensory, & Artistic
Buying for children can be tough, whether they're your children or not. Here is a list of gifts for 2 year olds that are educational, practical, developmentally-appropriate, and fun!
22 Gifts for Miscarriage that Show You Care
Miscarriage gifts don’t take away the pain of pregnancy loss. But having been through 4 losses myself and worked with thousands of women experiencing loss, I can confidently say that there’s something especially helpful about having loved ones take the time to create a care package or send gifts for miscarriage. What most people don’t […]
16 Cutest Rainbow Baby Clothes & Pajamas for Your Miracle Baby
When you’re experiencing pregnancy after loss, it may feel overwhelming, or it may seem nothing short of miraculous. For many women, it’s both. One thing that helps some mamas is leaning into the idea of having a rainbow baby. Why not help yourself connect with the baby in your belly by adorning your new addition […]
11 Best Miscarriage Christmas Ornaments of 2021
Most of us underestimate what it will be like grieving during the holidays. “The most wonderful time of the year” often leaves people experiencing grief filled with emotions they may not have expected–most commonly, those of sadness and loneliness. This was my experience during the holidays when I was going through recurrent miscarriage. And I […]
Should You Buy Gifts for Labor & Delivery Nurses?
There are a lot of admirable careers, but nurses who help deliver babies probably deserve some of the top spots. That’s why so many expectant moms and dads find themselves wondering whether they should be purchasing gifts for labor & delivery nurses. Let’s think about it for a moment – childbirth is no easy feat, […]
20 Postpartum Must Haves for your Recovery Kit
When we prepare baby registries and plan nurseries, we get excited about all the precious things our new babies will need. But a major essential is missing during all this new baby preparation–focus on what YOU need too, mama, including postpartum must haves! Dreams of cute babies get you through the harder moments of pregnancy, […]