Nesting Parties Ditch the Gifts, Bring in the Support
Briefly

"Similar to baby showers, nesting parties bring friends together to celebrate an expectant parent with community and food. Missing, however, are the gifts and the awkward gift-opening."
"When she had her daughter six years earlier, she didn't ask for help. I thought, as a mom, you're supposed to be able to take care of your baby by yourself... I quickly learned that actually, no, you need a village."
"Nesting parties hark back to the community-driven events of yore like barn raising... Historically Amish community gatherings that combined building a neighbor's barn and socializing and have cozy, hygge vibes."
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