Do you have a go-to gift for a new mom or a mom-to-be? Not a baby gift (ok do share those too), but more so a gift for someone who is going through the emotionalness of being pregnant/having a newborn. I have a friend who's wife is pregnant and the husband will be crazy all over the place for business from now until the baby is due... and maybe even after. I just feel like that would be an awful lot to handle while being 6/7 mos pregnant. Any ideas for a homemade mommy care package? She's got two other kids too. Thanks ahead of time. :)
**PS I forgot to add that she's far away from us too. :(
I'd suggest a soothing, rejuvenating music cd + some scented candle + some lovely handmade cream + soap etc basket to pamper her not just 1 day but throughout the loneliness!
ReplyDeleteEverything Shruti said plus freezer meals. I love having some things in the freezer that I can pull out and bake that same day. With three little kids, food can be one of the most stressful things in my day. I make several of our favorites recipes and just freeze them for the days when I can't think of what to cook for dinner.
ReplyDeleteI guess it really depends on the mom. My thoughts are that when I was pregnant I wouldn't have enjoyed soap and stuff because some scents bothered me... However, personally, I would love the idea of a little clutch/coin purse, headband, scarf, lip balm, basically, something to use daily that isn't consumable {except maybe lip balm}, that will always fit! But really, I think it's more the thought that goes into it than the actual item...you're sweet!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what Jennie said. What about a little clutch filled with makeup (if she's that kind of girl), or a handmade book cover?
ReplyDeleteHow about a gift certificate for a restaurant she likes? Maybe that one delivers?
ReplyDeleteDitto a freezer meal. And I usually add a bag of frozen rolls and a bag of salad. It was so wonderful to have a COMPLETE meal without having to think about anything.
ReplyDeleteLots of things to keep the other two busy... new lego, playdo, chalks, or even creative play ideas. Have her straddle a chair backwards so she canen and give her a good back and shoulder rub. Paint her toes...
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