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We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

By moms. For moms.

The Perfect New Mom Gifts for Valentine’s Day

The Perfect New Mom Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Moms deserve a little extra love year-round, but especially on Valentine's Day. Breastfeeding and pregnant moms, in particular, deserve to feel comfortable and cute. To help you shop for the new mom...

The Perfect New Mom Gifts for Valentine’s Day

Moms deserve a little extra love year-round, but especially on Valentine's Day. Breastfeeding and pregnant moms, in particular, deserve to feel comfortable and cute. To help you shop for the new mom in your life, we’ve curated a collection of some of our...

15 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

15 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 15 weeks pregnant, you may be in the “honeymoon” phase of pregnancy. Only 25 weeks of pregnancy left!

15 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

At 15 weeks pregnant, you may be in the “honeymoon” phase of pregnancy. Only 25 weeks of pregnancy left!

12 of the Most Unique Gender Reveal Ideas

12 of the Most Unique Gender Reveal Ideas

Guest post by Erin Balsa

Discovering your baby’s sex may be one of the most exciting moments of your pregnancy. For some people, it's the point where it all starts to feel a bit more "real."...

12 of the Most Unique Gender Reveal Ideas

Guest post by Erin Balsa

Discovering your baby’s sex may be one of the most exciting moments of your pregnancy. For some people, it's the point where it all starts to feel a bit more "real." For other people, their baby's sex is unimportant. For still...

11 Amazing Baby Shower <br> Games and Activities

11 Amazing Baby Shower Games and Activities

Guest post by Claire Silveira

A baby shower can be one of the most memorable pregnancy milestones. New-parent nerves (whether it’s the first, second, or fifth child) are usually in high gear—and for many, a...

11 Amazing Baby Shower Games and Activities

Guest post by Claire Silveira

A baby shower can be one of the most memorable pregnancy milestones. New-parent nerves (whether it’s the first, second, or fifth child) are usually in high gear—and for many, a party can be just the thing to help encourage, prepare,...

20 Terrific Baby Shower Gifts

20 Terrific Baby Shower Gifts

Guest post by Lauren Miller

When there are so many baby "essentials" to choose from, how can expectant parents determine what they really need? What should they put on their baby registry? And how can friends and...

20 Terrific Baby Shower Gifts

Guest post by Lauren Miller

When there are so many baby "essentials" to choose from, how can expectant parents determine what they really need? What should they put on their baby registry? And how can friends and family members know which baby gifts will truly be practical...

Father’s Day Activities for <br> New (and Expectant!) Dads

Father’s Day Activities for New (and Expectant!) Dads

Celebrating a first Father’s Day is an opportunity to reconnect with your partner and celebrate them for embarking on this parenthood journey with you. Father’s Day can also be a time to...

Father’s Day Activities for New (and Expectant!) Dads

Celebrating a first Father’s Day is an opportunity to reconnect with your partner and celebrate them for embarking on this parenthood journey with you. Father’s Day can also be a time to acknowledge any men in your life supporting your transition into motherhood,...

The Most Important Part of the Holidays

The Most Important Part of the Holidays

Kindred Bravely Founder and Designer Deeanne Akerson reflects on the holidays with family: "One of my favorite parts of motherhood is seeing the holidays through the eyes of my children."

The Most Important Part of the Holidays

Kindred Bravely Founder and Designer Deeanne Akerson reflects on the holidays with family: "One of my favorite parts of motherhood is seeing the holidays through the eyes of my children."

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

This year, we're celebrating Giving Tuesday by highlighting five nonprofits that honor women—listening to their stories and supporting them through tougher seasons. As moms, we know it takes a village,...

Giving Tuesday

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

This year, we're celebrating Giving Tuesday by highlighting five nonprofits that honor women—listening to their stories and supporting them through tougher seasons. As moms, we know it takes a village, so we’re supporting these incredible organizations that are committed to helping women and...

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Our fifth birthday is Sunday, June 7, and we want each and every one of you to know how thankful we are to have you as part of our Kindred Bravely...

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Our fifth birthday is Sunday, June 7, and we want each and every one of you to know how thankful we are to have you as part of our Kindred Bravely family. Since no birthday party is complete without games and...

Why We Give

Why We Give

By Deeanne Akerson

When my husband and I started planning our family, I knew we’d teach our children about the importance of being generous, and when we decided to start Kindred Bravely, I...

Why We Give

By Deeanne Akerson

When my husband and I started planning our family, I knew we’d teach our children about the importance of being generous, and when we decided to start Kindred Bravely, I knew that generosity would be part of our company’s DNA....

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

A beautiful bouquet of flowers. Decadent chocolates in a heart-shaped box. A sweet, handwritten note. All of these gifts are lovely and would no doubt be appreciated by your loved...

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

A beautiful bouquet of flowers. Decadent chocolates in a heart-shaped box. A sweet, handwritten note. All of these gifts are lovely and would no doubt be appreciated by your loved one. But this Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d give you a...

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal at Kindred Bravely. From our own birthdays to our KB birthdays (work anniversaries) to KB’s birthday (it’s our fourth anniversary!), we love having a chance to reflect...

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal at Kindred Bravely. From our own birthdays to our KB birthdays (work anniversaries) to KB’s birthday (it’s our fourth anniversary!), we love having a chance to reflect on each passing year, celebrate what's happened so far, and...