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Where we share tips, tricks, and information; all while directing you to a one stop shop for all the things to make those ideas come to life!

What to Write in New Baby Gift Card?

Jun 25th 2019

What to Write in New Baby Gift Card?

We know how hard it can be to come up with the perfect gift note, especially when you are welcoming a new baby into the world. All those feels in just one tiny text box!   Whether you are writing to your best friend, daughter, co-worker or an acquaintance, we’ve got your back with this list of common phrases to help jump-start your per

The Benefits of Babywearing

Sep 19th 2018

The Benefits of Babywearing

Babywearing is nothing new, in fact, it has been around for centuries in most cultures. Since the “baby-boom” age here in the west, it has become more of a "study" versus something natural. Meaning, researchers began to study infant crying and wanting to learn why they cry and how to soothe them. However, despite the research - one thing that has a

Breastfeeding Basics

Sep 12th 2018

Breastfeeding Basics

Oh, the breastfeeding blog – one that many might read openly or with only one eye open! I will cut to the chase before I dive into some breastfeeding basics to follow with breastfeeding – it is challenging! There is so much breastfeeding controversy out there with all kinds of social media arguments and information. It can leave a new mother

First Moments with Baby and Mom

Sep 5th 2018

First Moments with Baby and Mom

The moment you have been waiting and preparing for has arrived – your little bundle is born! Your newborn is in your arms for the first time. So many emotions flow through you that you cannot even identify them all. In those first moments with baby, the mixture of tears, laughter, and smiles as you look down at your miracle with your partner - is b

Baby Hospital Bag Checklist

Aug 29th 2018

Baby Hospital Bag Checklist

You are almost there!You've spent (nearly) nine months preparing in all kinds of ways for your little bundle to arrive and now you are nearing the end! Your birth plan may or may not be written out (here is a birth plan outline you can use in case you don’t!) and the big day is drawing closer and closer. Remember to breathe!What else is there to be

Organic Cotton Baby Clothes - Our Green Baby

Aug 28th 2018

Organic Cotton Baby Clothes - Our Green Baby

We're so excited to share our new signature line of organic cotton baby clothes with Lindsay - and you! She stopped back into our warehouse after a long hiatus and we caught up with her - and her bump - and showed her our exclusive line of organic baby clothes, blankets, bibs, washcloths and adorable bunnies. See for yourself in this quick vid

What Does a Doula Do?

Aug 22nd 2018

What Does a Doula Do?

Keep Calm and Call the Doula Let’s start with a little history of birth. For hundreds of years, women have been the main support through another woman’s birth. Experienced female birth workers, a.k.a doulas and midwives delivered babies (mostly at home) all around the world. Today – the number of midwives used has declined dramatically, with over

Pregnancy Skin Changes

Aug 16th 2018

Pregnancy Skin Changes

Glowing Pregnancy Skin Many women have heard how during pregnancy, their hair and nails might grow faster and thicker during pregnancy. Your skin might also have a “pregnancy glow” and be softer and smoother. You can thank all of the extra vitamins and minerals that you are required to take! However, for some women, not the case, as pregnancy

Pelvic Floor Strengthening for a More Positive Labor

Aug 8th 2018

Pelvic Floor Strengthening for a More Positive Labor

Birth and Your Perineum Tearing during a vaginal birth is a fear many mothers have. As a mother myself who had two large babies over ten pounds each at birth – this is certainly something that has crossed my mind too! Whether you actually tear or not, all moms experience swelling and trauma to the perineum as the baby pushes against your pelvic fl

Meet Lindsay Gibson, our Baby Registry & Maternal Health Specialist

Aug 7th 2018

Meet Lindsay Gibson, our Baby Registry & Maternal Health Specialist

Though you may have seen her in one or two of our videos and as one of our blog post authors, we've yet to formally introduce Lindsay Gibson so I want to take a moment to do that today. I met Lindsay last year and was immediately drawn to this inspiring woman! Her first book, Just Be: How My Stillborn Son Taught Me to Surrender, is a beautifu

Eco Nursery - Safe Baby Space

Aug 1st 2018

Eco Nursery - Safe Baby Space

Eco Nursery All the options… They are endless! Unless you are an interior design professional or perhaps decorating is a personal hobby that you just love – chances are, seeing all the options out there for a baby’s nursery can ignite a load of panic and overwhelm. The big box companies certainly don’t help this either with their clever ma

Do You Really Need Organic Baby Clothes?

Jun 25th 2018

Do You Really Need Organic Baby Clothes?

I was scrolling through my Instagram feed the other day when it occurred to me - babies are everywhere! At least in my social circle. Everyone I know is posting pictures of new babies, ultrasound photos, baby showers, pregnancy pics, sibling shots… it’s enough to make you cry if you are sentimental about that sort of thing. With a baby in the house

Why Gender Reveal Parties Are So Popular

Jun 3rd 2018

Why Gender Reveal Parties Are So Popular

The popularity and acceptance of gender reveal parties by expectant parents and their loved ones has continued to soar over the years. What’s the buzz about? How has this phenomenon that was barely known over a decade ago become a part of our culture in such a short time? Gender Reveal Parties: How Did It All Start? Looking back, it seems to

Gender Reveal Gifts

May 28th 2018

Gender Reveal Gifts

The new trend for expecting parents is the ever popular Gender Reveal Party.  It took an afternoon of brainstorming, and as a result, we came up with the perfect Gender Reveal Gifts. Baby Gift #1- Our first Gift is an Organic Bear (made in USA) with Pink and Blue outfits. Baby Gift #2 - Our second box includes our own exclusive organic ha

Top Ten Gifts Moms Want When They Have More Than One Baby

Mar 2nd 2018

Top Ten Gifts Moms Want When They Have More Than One Baby

I remember driving away from my baby shower for my first baby, SUV loaded up with enough cute outfits for triplets at least, adorable blankets for every possible use, hooded towels, baby soaps, car seats, if it was on a baby registry “must have” list I got it. A second son and a daughter later I still have so many of these treasured gifts. I ge