It’s no secret that I jump at the chance to take a meal to a new mom – just so I have the delightful opportunity to snuggle a newborn. Obviously, I love that this provides a win-win since the tired mama doesn’t have to cook. But oh a newborn.
If you’re a mom, you remember. You’re so, so happy because your baby has finally arrived and you love getting to know your new little one. But you’re tired and weepy and crampy and sweaty and all kinds of hormonal. I remember all of it (x4) and I remember how every single person who did even a little thing for me during those weeks blessed me tenfold.
Meals brought to my family were a life saver. People who helped with my older kids were rock stars. I even had someone come over and take down my Christmas tree and decorations after my December baby was born. People cleaned for me, scrubbed my bathtub for me – wow. I’ve been blessed.
Hopefully you’ve been on both the receiving end and the giving end of these kind of blessings. And here’s a new one for you:
Blessing a new mama who doesn’t live close to you.
How many times has someone you love had a baby – but they don’t live close enough for you to run by and lend a hand or deliver a casserole? Not all the babies can be born in our hometowns. If only.
My dear friend Tracy created what I declare to be genius: Blue Box Gifts
You order the box, they fill it packed full of goodness for a new mama, and ship it off. Just think. Whether the new mama is experiencing a day in which she is feeling particularly joyful or particularly weepy (or any lovely combination of both) – she will receive her Blue Box Gift in the mail – from you. Inside she’ll find:
- Sugar Scrubs
- Lip Balm
- Bath Petals
- Bath Salts
- Aromatherapy Rice Bag (to warm up and place on painful areas – even for breast engorgement!)
- A Hand-Stamped Mom Necklace
- Raspberry Leaf Tea
Doesn’t that sound like a joy to open?
Tracy sent me a box to check out, which arrived the very day I was planning to take a meal to one of my good friends who just had her third baby. Instead of unpacking the box myself, I got to enjoy watching my friend Tasha unpack it.
Everything inside the Blue Box is super high quality, practical, and special for a new mom. What a great way to bless someone who lives far away (or sure, closeby). :)
Blue Box Gifts is offering a 10% discount to all of us here! Use the code: heavenlyhomemaker10 at checkout to send a Blue Box Gift to bless a special new mom.
TIP: Split the cost of this gift with a group! Co-workers, friends, ladies’ groups – everyone can pitch in and for minimal cost, you’ll all send a wonderful gift!
What are some ways you’ve blessed a new mom?
Laura, I really love this idea, but I’ll be honest, the price is a little steep :/ This seems like a great option for those who don’t have a lot of time, but I would probably just make these things myself :) I can attest to the rice bags being super helpful in healing after birth.! And red raspberry leaf tea is a good source of iron, so it can help the body return to normal after delivery :)
You could definitely save money on this idea if you could make it all yourself. Once I looked inside the box I felt much better about the price though, especially since there’s no way I could make the beautiful hand-stamped Mom necklace myself. Everything in the box is SO nice! :)