It was a beautiful day at the hospital. Babies were being born. Families were growing. And the priceless memories of welcoming a new precious angel into the world were being made on the maternity floor of UMC.
Often times when we think of babies being born we think of balloons and flowers and visitors and cute swaddle blankets and beanie hats and meals being brought into homes and an exciting time for family and friends!
But one day, Darla was standing near a young mother who was being discharged. She watched her as this new mom took off her sweater from her own back and began wrapping her newborn baby in her sweater.
You guys – She had nothing.
Not even a blanket for her precious new baby she was taking home. As a mother of 4 daughters herself, she never dreamed of even bring home one of her girls in a used outfit, let alone in one of her own garments. It broke her heart.
It’s crazy to think as a new mom, we are given these perfect teeny babies and are just sent on our way – with no instructions.
No manuals explaining what to do. Or what to say. It’s just you….and this baby.
The feelings and worries of a new mom are hard to explain. It is a lot of hard work, sleepless nights, poopy diapers, cuddles for days, fussy hours, worries, confusion, happiness and to be honest – complete chaos.
Let’s be real. MOST moms have worries…{maybe you can relate?}
As a new mom, maybe you were worried about the nursery being Pinterest Perfect – getting the colors exactly how you imagined and the walls painted to welcome your new baby home.
Or maybe you were worried about getting that beautiful Instagram image to share with your friends and family to announce your beautiful babies arrival!
Or maybe you were worried about the cutest “going home” outfit for your baby – with the biggest bow and the cutest little boots.
But SOME moms have different kinds of worries.
They aren’t worried about the colors of their new baby’s nursery – they are worried about where she and her baby will sleep after getting released from the hospital.
They aren’t worried about getting the beautiful Instagram image to share with their friends and family – they are worried about how they are going to feed the baby alone, with no friends or family to care.
And they aren’t worried about a cute outfit – they are worried about where they will find a blanket for their baby to be wrapped in to stay warm.
There are babies being born every day – who have nothing. And together as Besties it’s time we help them have SOMETHING!
We are SO excited and blessed to announce a special Bestie Service Project this month to help high risk families, not have so many worries this holiday season!
WHAT IS THIS BESTIE SERVICE PROJECT?!
No matter where you live or how old you are – YOU are invited to participate in our BIGGEST Bestie Service Project to date!
Together as the Bestie Squad, our goal is to help TWO HUNDRED {200!!} FAMILIES this holiday season!
CAN I HELP?!
Oh my goodness – if you are reading this right now we need YOU!! Oh, we need you!! And we have a super special way for YOU to help change these families lives!
We will be collecting items for The Lullaby Connection, which is a non-profit organization that helps these families in need.
They provide layette packets with newborn outfits, blankets, hats and booties. They provide diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, wash and other toiletry items.
They collect $1 bags for women to put on their shoulders as diaper bags filled with travel-size hygiene necessities as they carry their babies onto the bus.
And THAT is where our Bestie Squad is comin’ in!!
HOW DO I HELP?!
Helping is EASY, but HUGE!
There are 3 ways you can serve no matter WHERE you live:
#1 Next time you are out running errands {I know you all live at Target like I do!} grab an item from this list and mail it to Today’s The Best Day:
- 3-6 Months Sleepers
- 3-6 Months Onesies
- Newborn Onesies
- Baby Booties
- Baby Hats
- Receiving Blankets
- Drawstring Backpack Bags {Dollar Store}
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Hand Sanitizer
- Hygiene Items
#2 Order an item from our Besties Baby Registry on Amazon and have it delivered straight to Today’s The Best Day! CLICK HERE to check it out!
#3 You can send $5 to @todaysthebestday through VenMo. My team and I will purchase items needed with those contributions.
WHERE DO I SEND MY DONATIONS?!
Please send all items to Today’s The Best Day at this address:
Today’s The Best Day
1575 West Horizon Ridge Parkway
#531355
Henderson, Nevada 89012
WHEN ARE MY DONATIONS DUE BY?!
As soon as possible!! We are asking that all donations are received here in Las Vegas by Monday, November 26th!
You guys! I AM SO EXCITED to serve these families in need!! I am a LITTLE nervous about our goal – it is a HEFTY goal!
To help 200 FAMILIES is HUGE!!! But our Bestie Squad is AMAZING and I know that together we can do this!!
Besties serving Besties.
Moms serving Moms.
SISTERS serving SISTERS.
What a beautiful thing!
{This photo is of me and Darla – the founder of The Lullaby Connection! We showed up to our meeting MATCHING!! You know I am a sucker for twinning!! 😉 }
You are incredible women. I am SO grateful for everything you do for your families and for our community! I can’t wait to SERVE WITH YOU!!!
Of course as we embark on this Bestie Service Project we NEED a hashtag!! That way, when you run to Target or shop on Amazon or ship off your items – you can post about it and share with us, so everyone can see this INCREDIBLE mission we are trying to accomplish!!
When you post make sure you tag @todaysthebestday so we can see it AND use the hashtag #BestiesDoService – Love you guys!!!
xoxo Danielle & The Today’s The Best Day Team
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Danielle is the owner of Today's the Best Day. She strives to provide creative and uplifting content in order to enrich the parenting experience for women everywhere. Danielle hopes to help you and your family to make every day the best day! 
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