Project Mom Bags

The Retreat ❤️

A whole weekend created just for heart moms—and goodness, it was FUN.

We ate really well, stayed up too late, played games, enjoyed slow mornings, got spoiled with the sweetest details, laughed a lot, and made the most of every minute together.

So much love went into planning this weekend, and getting to finally see it all come to life was pretty surreal.

A beautiful cabin full of heart moms in Broken Bow, with nowhere else we needed to be. Exactly what we hoped The Retreat would be.

We have approximately a million pictures, so here’s a little glimpse into a weekend we loved so much. ❤️

Some weekends are just extra special. ❤️

Our Heart Mom Retreat was everything we hoped it would be—a chance to step away, slow down, and simply be together.

There is something so special about being in a room with other heart moms. No one has to explain the weight of this journey or all that comes with it. There is an understanding that is just there. We watched new friendships form, conversations linger, laughter fill the room, and moms show up for one another with so much patience, kindness, and care.

By our final night together, there was such a sense of peace in the room. It was tender, powerful, and so incredibly special.

This is why community matters. Heart motherhood can feel incredibly isolating, but no heart mom should have to walk it alone.

We are so grateful for every mom who trusted us with this weekend and made it what it was. We already know this is a weekend we’ll carry with us for a long time. ❤️

Project Mom Bags

A full drop-off day at ❤️ We restocked Mom Bags, delivered snack bags to NICU moms in honor of NICU Awareness Month, and brought a snack basket for the CICU inpatient support group.

Thank you to everyone who donated and helped us show up for these families. Your generosity made all three possible!

This month, we’re sharing a NICU mom’s story in honor of NICU Awareness Month. Every family’s journey is different, and we’re grateful to Madison for letting us share a piece of hers. ❤️

"I spent two long months in the hospital waiting for the arrival of my twins. During that time, the doctors and nurses did everything they could to prepare me for what life in the NICU might look like, but no amount of preparation could truly prepare me for the moment it became our reality. When I was finally discharged, I felt a deep mix of emotions—relief and happiness to finally be going home after two months, but an overwhelming sadness knowing I was leaving my babies behind. Walking into the NICU the first day, I was greeted by a familiar face: one of the nurses had been the school nurse at the school where I taught. In that moment, I felt an incredible sense of peace knowing my boys were surrounded by people who would care for them when I couldn’t be there. The doctors and nurses became such an important part of our journey.

They cared not only for my boys, but for me too—keeping us informed, answering our endless questions, celebrating every small milestone, and making sure I was okay along the way. After another month, the day finally came when I got to carry my boys out of the hospital and bring them home. They say NICU babies are some of the strongest little fighters, and looking at my boys now, four years later, I can say with my whole heart that it’s true. They taught me what strength, patience, hope, and gratitude truly look like from the very beginning."

Last call for The Mini fundraiser! ❤️

Today is the final day to make a $35 donation, sponsor a fully stocked Mini Mom Bag for a NICU mom and receive an empty Mini tote as our thank-you. Shipping is included!

Donate before the fundraiser closes: https://givebutter.com/the-mini-buy-one-give-one-preorder-nhr7s7

Please note: The tote sent to you will be empty and will not include any care items.

UPDATE: the wishlist is completely cleared and we have SO many snacks stocked on the cart! THANK YOU! ❤️

The Mini isn’t the only thing coming to the NICU. ❤️

We’re so excited to partner with Medical Mom Village to bring a Snack Cart to the NICU at Children’s Medical Center Dallas!

The cart will be stocked with snacks, drinks, coffee and little grab-and-go options for moms spending long days at their baby’s bedside.

It’s something simple, but we hope it makes those really long hospital days just a little bit easier.

Want to help us fill the cart? We’ve added plenty of snack cart items to our NICU Amazon Wishlist!

Shop the wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1KI39FPF9HHMO?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_Z8GMTNS2P1GS307ASZZ0

A NICU stay can be overwhelming, especially for a mom who may not have had time to prepare for it.

Your $35 donation helps us place a fully stocked Mini Mom Bag into the hands of a NICU mom when she needs a little extra care. As our thank-you, we’ll send you an empty Mini tote—and shipping is included. ❤️

This one-time fundraiser closes September 25.

Donate here: https://givebutter.com/the-mini-buy-one-give-one-preorder-nhr7s7

Please note: The tote sent to you will be empty and will not include any care items.

So what exactly goes inside The Mini? 🤍

When we started creating our NICU Mini Mom Bags, we knew we wanted to keep the same heart behind our original Mom Bags — just in a smaller package.

Every item was chosen with a NICU mom in mind. Postpartum essentials, personal care items and a few little comforts for those long days (and nights) in the hospital.

Swipe for a peek at a few things going inside. →

And if you’d like to help us fill our first Minis, you can shop the items directly from our NICU Amazon Wishlist! 🤍

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2ZCLYV3OOTQ3J?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_6BS0591F76NJG1ABRP18