Hi ,

How have you been doing lately? It's okay to still be grappling with all that's going on around us. Finding comfort in this hard time is difficult and we want you to know you're doing great. Whatever your new "normal" looks like, we're proud of you for taking care.

We’ve been thinking a lot about what Mother’s Day could and should look like this year given everything happening right now. The truth is, it will probably look a little different for many of us this time around, but with a little creativity, we think it’s possible to celebrate the moms and mother-figures in our lives together but apart. We’ve rounded up a few sweet and socially distant ways to create happy memories (and remind mom to take care) even during this difficult moment in time.

Take Care,
The GNI Team

P.S. We'll see you again on Friday for our regular weekly newsletter!

Plan a VIP video call for your loved ones

The steps are simple! Send invites (like you would for a normal party!), dress up, prep some yummy snacks and encourage your fellow Zoomers to do the same, and catch up! We recommend adding in some fun games from this spreadsheet too.

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Give the gift of precious alone time

Even in normal circumstances, finding alone time can be challenging for mothers and mother figures. This Mother's Day, you can give the simple gift of quiet time, instagram scrolling, napping — whatever they want to do really —by playing virtual babysitter. You're basically a video chat Mary Poppins! 👶 💻

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Explore Rory and remind mom to take care

This Mother's Day, we're loving Rory's skincare, sleep, and allergy treatments, considering all that's blooming right now and how many walks we're taking. Start an online doctor’s visit, answer questions about your general medical history, and if appropriate, you’ll get prescribed online.

Our friends at Rory are offering Girl’s Night In readers $20 off any order of Latisse or prescription skincare treatment from now until June 30, 2020. Not combinable with any other offer or discount for purchases made on Rory. #RoryPartner

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Write down how much they mean to you

This Mother's Day is the perfect time to reflect on the impact womxn you love have had on your life. Let them know how you're feeling or how thankful you are for them through a heartfelt note or drawing. It's the perfect way to use words to keep us close during this distanced time. 💌

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Show your love through food

Know a mom whose love language is food? Gift her a collection (either printed or through Google Docs) of favorite recipes and pictures of holidays you ate them together. This way, they can have a meal that reminds them of time spent in your company (maybe as you Facetime?). Nostalgia is sometimes the sweetest gift of all!

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Shop local to celebrate

Support small businesses around you and say "thanks, mom!" at the same time. Collect some favorite foods, drinks, and gifts from nearby business to bring the usual celebrations home with her. Bonus points if you can organize a Mother's Day drive-by with loved ones to celebrate IRL!

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Friday, May 1, 2020

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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Issue #164: is there a new normal to be found? 🤔

Friday, April 10, 2020

some small things you can do invite a friend view email in browser GNI logo issue 164 ~ week of April 10, 2020 ✨ A note to our community ✨ This week, we reached out to a member of our community, Emma