Most first-time moms have a typical Baby Shower before the baby comes. There, the mother is “showered” with things that will help her mother her new baby – necessities like diapers and clothes and baby items. But often over-looked is the importance of acknowledging the great change that a woman goes through when she becomes a mother. It is a rite of passage, and should be celebrated in a more personal way. Enter: The Blessingway. Of Native American origin, the Blessingway can often be very similar to a baby shower. There is food, gifts, friends, family and maybe even games. … Continue reading →