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Very few people have more on their plate than a new mom. Between middle-of-the-night feedings, playtime, and never-ending diaper changes, the first year of motherhood is pure exhaustion. I know this all too well—I am a new mama myself to one-year-old daughter Anaïs. It’s been the most magical experience in my life to date, but it’s also never been more difficult to carve out personal time for myself, especially for cooking.
Prior to motherhood, I cooked often, as did my partner, who is a professional chef and restaurant owner. Cooking is a joy and a pleasure in our home; however, with a newborn, figuring out your next meal can be a chore, especially when your energy is completely depleted. As someone who has experienced this exhaustion firsthand, one of the best gifts for new moms is the gift of food, kitchen products, and/or wellness care packages to help make the transition to motherhood a little easier.