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10+ New Baby Gift Basket Ideas

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A pastel-themed image displays a white wicker basket filled with baby items like a pink onesie and toy, set against a soft background with clouds and baby decor. Text in the foreground reads "10+ Gift Basket Ideas for Newborns" in large pink and teal font.

  Celebrate the special moments in life with these thoughtful new baby gift basket ideas. Each of these ideas is filled with baby essentials and sentimental goodies that will make new parents feel loved! Discover beautiful baskets to purchase or to inspire your own creations.  If you have a baby shower on the horizon, you’re probably in search of the perfect gift to celebrate the new bundle of joy. So what do you get for a new baby?  Why, a gift basket, of course! Gift baskets are the best way to gift tons of new baby essentials that will make both parents and baby Keep Reading

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17+ Adorable Diaper Gift Ideas {Practical AND Fun to Give!}

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A pastel pink and blue diaper cake sits on a white board, flanked by pink and white rubber ducks. The text reads "17+ Adorable Diaper Gift Ideas" in bold letters, showcasing perfect diaper gift ideas for your next baby shower. A small circle in the top right corner says "What Mommy Does.

  In search of the perfect baby shower gift? Look no further than these adorable diaper gift ideas. Diaper cakes are a great way to gift ultra-practical diapers with a cute twist! Check out 17 creative displays that you can make or buy.    Want to give new parents gifts they’ll definitely use? Try making (or purchasing) a creative diaper cake! Wondering what on earth a diaper cake is? Diaper cakes are pretty displays of either cloth diapers, or disposable diapers rolled up into a tiered cake formation; this gift idea is ideal for any baby shower because Keep Reading

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Sibling Gifts For Christmas

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A young girl playing with colorful pop beads from a DIY jewelry-making kit is wearing multiple beaded necklaces and bracelets. On her lap, a pink storage box brims with beads, perfect for Sibling Christmas fun. The kit's packaging is visible in the background.

  As a parent of three children, I have had the panic of counting Christmas presents days before the big day and realizing that the count is way off.  Santa has brought child #1 three gifts and child #3 seven gifts.  The elves have failed spectacularly (not me of course) and that is when creative accounting and gift giving occurs so Christmas morning stays a joyful time instead of a time where one kid feels left out.  Sibling gifts start getting opened by child #1, Dollar Tree candy that was going into the stockings are now going to that child in bulk to share Keep Reading

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Gifts For Older People

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A white mug with a pink handle and rim has the text "I Survived the 60's" in colorful, retro-style lettering. The word "60's" is filled with a floral pattern. Perfect as gifts for older people, the mug sits on a patterned tablecloth with a plate of cookies visible in the background.

  As our elderly parents, aunts, uncles, godparents and senior family friends age, the gift needs and wants become different.  They may not be as spry as they once were.  Physical abilities and interests change as we get older.  But older loved ones still love seeing us and/or receiving gifts letting them know we miss them. We have to consider limited mobility and limited space if they have moved into a nursing home, previous interests of the older person and potentially arthritic hands.  Lets explore these great gift ideas for an older Keep Reading

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Small Thank You Gift Ideas

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A top-down view of a wooden table with a Keurig coffee maker, a white cup filled with black coffee, and various single-serve coffee pods—perfect gift ideas for any coffee lover. A small potted plant adds charm to the left, while a box of coffee pods sits in the upper right.

  When people help you out in some way, you have to thank them.  Often that requires a gift. A lot of times these are not large gifts but rather small tokens of your gratitude.  Getting small gifts for loved ones such as parents and siblings and members of your wedding party can be personal and based around the theme or event.  Buying gifts for acquaintances and coworkers is usually not as specific to the person, as you do not know the person!  When buying for Teacher Appreciation Week, Administrative Professionals Day and perhaps your customers, buying Keep Reading

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Christmas Gifts For New Parents

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A festive image with beautifully wrapped presents in brown paper, adorned with greenery and pinecones. The text overlay reads "15+ perfect Christmas gifts for new parents" in red and green fonts. The website WhatMommyDoes.com is noted at the bottom.

  Has one of your friends or loved ones had a baby for the first time or after a long gap?  Get them something for Christmas that they will be able to use or a present that new parents actually want to receive during this special time.  Technology and fashion changes every day and there are always new and exciting gifts for newborn parents.    If the dad, mom or couple is coming to your house for Christmas you could go ahead and get a gift for them to use and have it set up and ready to go!  If your loved one is far away, send them a thoughtful Keep Reading

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Cool Subscription Gifts for Kids

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A collection of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" themed items perfect as cool subscription gifts for kids, including a Jack and Sally art print, a necklace, earrings, a bath bomb, and pins featuring Jack Skellington, Zero the dog, and Oogie Boogie.

  One gift trend that I have had great success with is subscription gifts.  I have purchased these for my nieces and nephews.  I have purchased these for my mother and father. Kids of all ages love getting mail! From toddlers to college aged "kids", monthly boxes are always a welcome present.  My children have received snacks from different countries every month in the past.  Now sometimes these flavor offerings were a miss, but some of them were fought over! Usually the boxes come with interesting information about what is inside and creates a fun and Keep Reading

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13+ Best Keepsake Baby Gifts

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A cute plush teddy bear adorned with a bow tie sits among baby blankets and a wrapped gift. The image features text saying "Keepsake Baby Gifts" in glittery gold, blue, and pink letters. Background includes soft teddy bear illustrations.

  One thing I have found to be so true throughout motherhood has been --> Mothers of newborns need keepsake gifts!  The new parents may not realize it in the moment as they are learning and navigating life with their first baby or the even more challenging adaptation of going from one to two children, but you need to cherish these moments! You always think “oh I will remember that forever” and then you find yourself asking your spouse “what was it that child #1 said that one time that was so cute?”      When shopping for keepsakes for your own Keep Reading

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Best Gifts for Older Kids

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  Choosing the right toy for a kid seems like an eternal struggle for person. It doesn't matter if it's your child, a friend or family members, or a random child in your kid's grade school class. Finding the right gift can often leave us feeling confused and frustrated. With little kids you can get away with more generic ideas. Nearly any toy will do when they are young enough. As children get older, their tastes get more specialized. Older kids have clothing brand preferences, video games they love, sports they play, and activities that they want accessories Keep Reading

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17+ Creative DIY Baby Shower Gifts

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A pregnant woman in a white dress is smiling, holding a pair of small baby shoes. The image is overlaid with text reading "17+ Creative DIY Baby Shower Gift Ideas" and includes the logo "What Mommy Does." In the background are pink and blue balloons. Perfect inspiration for diy baby shower gifts!

  If you need to find the perfect baby shower gift, why not make it at home? Making your own gift is easy, budget-friendly, and fun! I have creative DIY baby shower gifts that any parent would be happy to receive.  Handmade gifts are so exciting to give! I find that making something with your hands is one of the very best ways to show someone that you care. And what better occasion to show your love than at the celebration of a new baby? In this post, I’ve compiled 17 of the best DIY baby shower gifts for you to make right from home. I’ve also included links to Keep Reading

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What to Do if You Can’t Afford Christmas

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An arrangement of colorful presents with festive ribbons and baubles. The headline reads, "How to Have a Good Christmas Even If You Can't Afford It," emphasizing giving and celebrating on a budget. The background is white with a holiday theme, perfect for those who can't afford Christmas extravagance.

Christmas is an expensive time of year for everyone. If you can’t afford Christmas this year, you’re not alone, and you’re not without hope. There are so many wonderful ways to celebrate the holiday that don’t cost a thing! Christmas is expensive – period. This year, many of us will not be able to give our loved ones the Christmas we want. But don’t worry. If you can’t afford Christmas this holiday season, all is not lost. If you’re looking for information to help you navigate this ultra-expensive holiday, I’m here to help.   In this post, you’ll find helpful advice on Keep Reading

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21+ DIY Christmas Gift Basket Ideas

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outdoor camping inspired gift basket with s'mores ingredients

  Christmas gift baskets are the perfect way to celebrate the most wonderful time of year! Dig into these 21 festive Christmas gift basket ideas that you can sell to make some extra money this holiday season. The holidays are expensive. With gift-giving, Christmas dinners, and winter trips, it's easy to go over budget. If you’re looking to make some extra money this holiday season, look no further than these 21 Christmas gift baskets that you can sell.  DIY Christmas Gift Basket Ideas To Give As Gifts Or To Make For Profit  These Christmas gift baskets are Keep Reading

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How to Say Thank You Without Sounding Cheesy 

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A red heart with the words "Thank You!" is positioned inside a white house-shaped frame on a blue background. Bold text above the heart reads "How to say Thank You without sounding Cheesy." A small circular logo in the bottom right corner says "What Mommy Does," guiding you on how to say thank you beautifully.

  Saying thank you isn’t always easy. Sometimes words escape us, and we struggle to find the kind words necessary to meaningfully express our gratitude. If you can relate, this post is filled with everything you need to know about how to say thank you without sounding cheesy. There are many different contexts for offering your thanks. Depending on the situation, you’ll need to come up with specific ways of saying thank you. That’s where this post comes in! Below, I have several tactful ways for you to meaningfully say thank you. With a variety of expressions and gracious words, Keep Reading

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What to Get a Newborn for Christmas {30+ Thoughtful Gift Ideas}

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A sleeping newborn baby and a sleeping puppy, both wearing Santa hats, are lying on a white blanket. Text reads: "Newborn Christmas gift ideas.

  The holiday season is upon us, and it’s time to start brainstorming your shopping list! If you're looking for the perfect newborn Christmas gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place. I have over 30 of the best baby gift ideas for you to put under the Christmas tree this year. Whether you’re shopping for a brand new baby under 1 month or a 6-month-old, this list has the right gifts for your needs. I also have the best gifts to help commemorate a newborn baby’s first Christmas with lasting keepsakes and personalized presents that are sure to wow! Make this Christmas one Keep Reading

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How to Make a Money Pizza {Simple Tutorial!}

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An open pizza box reveals an arrangement of dollar bills and coins laid out in a circular pattern to resemble a money pizza. A sign on the box's lid reads, "This may be, the best part of the pizza is the dough!" It's a simple tutorial on creativity with cash.

  Today I have something really cute to share with you! It's a new money gift idea for my series on cute ways to gift cash!  I have seen pizzas made of money before, so I thought I'd try it out for the blog. I think it turned out so amazing! This is a great present to give any older teen or college student in your life. Teenagers are rarely impressed by crafts but this one they will love (or fake loving) because of the money involved. Even my teen nephew thinks it's pretty cool.  They will think it's super creative & nobody expects a pizza box to be Keep Reading

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