After having a baby (or really just being a mom to young kids) you can sometimes feel a little bit out of it and dirty and stinky and well less feminine.
I still can struggle with not feeling feminine or girly, so imagine a new mama who is balancing less sleep & long hours, dealing with the weight of having a new person to love and care for and trying to get back into the groove of life?
Enter a little bit of encouragement in the form of a few of her favorite things!
*This can also bless a new mama via adoption, a single mom, a just moved into town neighbor or someone who’s recently become an empty-nester.
I enlisted the help of a friend to help me gather ideas for a little pick-me-up present. (My hubs also contacted the husband to learn some of her favorite things.)
The kids and I picked up…
An aromatherapeutic candle
Dove milk chocolate (Sweet & sentimental notes inside the wrappers)
Fruity, sweet and still girly
Lara-bar for when you need a little extra something.
Berries covered chocolates…need I say more?
Target wasn’t carrying the candy she liked (info acquired via husbands), so I opted for similar gummy candy.
Another way to spruce up a girl is to pick up some classy earrings. I went with a very neutral design because I wasn’t sure what she liked.
Martha Stewart magazine…..for all those times she has extra time to read!!
Lastly picked up flowers & a seasonal drink and sped this little combo over to her house ASAP.
I have to admit, I wasn’t feeling super happy and was very self-focused that day. But once I opted to surprise a friend, it blessed me in turn to use my energy for someone else!
How do you like to cheer others?
I love this!!!
I love this!