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A dozen items that should be on every baby registry checklist (but usually aren’t)

July 10, 2024 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Registry checklists will remind you about cribs, milk storage bags, and diapers, but they usually forget these 12 essentials.

Posted in parenting, postpartum, supporting loved onesTagged baby registry, baby shower, gifts, registry, support

Book Review: Naming Ceremony

January 8, 2024January 10, 2024 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

A big sister helps prepare for her little sister's naming ceremony.

Posted in parentingTagged big sibling, book review, books, gifts, naming ceremony, reading, registry, tradition, West Africa

Book Review: Feminist Prayers for My Daughter

March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Reading this book gave me a sense of finding words for what I was already thinking and praying.

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, catholic, Catholic Church, christian, daughter, gifts, parenting, prayer, prayers, reading, registry, social justice

Looking for a massage in the Michiana area?

August 16, 2022 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Here's my recommendation for a massage therapist in the Michiana area.

Posted in postpartum, pregnancy, supporting loved onesTagged discomfort, gifts, headache, local resource, long covid, massage, massage therapist, Michiana, my story, pain, physical health, postpartum, pregnancy, recommendations, registry, South Bend, support

Book Review: Days with Frog and Toad

July 5, 2022March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Everyday friendship is the name of Frog and Toad's game. In this volume, come if only for "Tomorrow" – and skip over "Shivers."

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, gifts, reading, registry

Book Review: The Snowy Day

February 2, 2022March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Looking for a children's book to get you through this snowstorm? Here's a recommendation!

Posted in parentingTagged Black characters, book review, books, gifts, reading, registry, snow, winter

Book Review: May We Have Enough to Share

November 28, 2021March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

It's a shopping-focused weekend, from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. If you're looking to stock up on children's books, I've got a suggestion for you!

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, gifts, Indigenous, Native American, reading, registry

Book Review: The Knight and the Dragon

August 8, 2021March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

National Book Lover's Day is tomorrow – August 9, 2021! So you were looking for a fun children's book about the power of socialization that advocates for peaceful solutions, right? Glad you found this one!

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, gifts, reading, registry, violence

Book Review: It’s Ramadan, Curious George

April 28, 2021March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

If you've ever wanted to learn basic information about Ramadan or share it with young readers, here's a quick overview, told through a story about beloved monkey who is just as curious as you.

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, friendship, gifts, Islam, reading, registry, religion, support

Book Review: Thoughts of Dog

April 7, 2021March 13, 2023 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

If you've ever wondered what a dog thinks, here's a heartwarming and wholesome explanation in the form of a children's book meant for all ages.

Posted in parentingTagged book review, books, gifts, reading, registry

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