Amanda Driscoll, 26, is a mom of two in Florida. After seeing a TikTok about a "nesting party," she had one to prepare for her second child. Family and friends helped with tasks like putting together ...

I once attended a baby shower where they didn’t serve food. “What?” I said. “But that’s the only good thing about baby showers!” I may have expressed this sentiment a tad too loudly. But the truth ...

The news of a new baby often means social media announcements, parties and perfectly planned trips are on the way. From gender reveal soirees to baby moons, there are more and more pre-baby activities ...

Everyone knows about baby showers, but have you heard of the (arguably superior) new nesting party trend? This type of intimate gathering involves rallying a village (i.e., all your close friends and ...

This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Amanda Driscoll. It has been edited for length and clarity. I didn't originally plan to have a nesting party. I held a typical baby shower in June ...