We're honored to share this powerful guest blog post by Katie Lorando. Her blog reminds us of the power of healing, pain and the ebbs and flow of life. Especially if you are moving through something similar, know that there is support here. There was a plan for how this was supposed to go. As I go through the motions of preparing myself and my toddler for our day, the deep pain of being a newly single mother threatens to crush my heart entirely and I bite back tears because i

We're often asked the questions: What is the difference between a Baby Shower and a Blessingway? In this blog post, we'll talk about the differences and why women are choosing to skip the Baby Shower and opt for a Blessingway instead. Likely we'll all been to a Baby Shower before. These gatherings typically include a variety of presents, food and time to connect and chat. While these can be a lot of fun, the celebration is generally geared towards the baby (thus, all of the g

If you or a friend are pregnant, a Blessingway is a life changing gathering that focuses on honoring the pregnant mother. Unlike a baby shower which focuses on the baby, a Blessingway focuses on the mother and her powerful transition between maiden and mother. A Blessingway has sacred roots in the Navajo tradition though many cultures around the world had similar gatherings for pregnant women. This healing and supportive space offers recognition to the mother and allows the s