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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 ...

If you wake up with an out-of-the-blue desire to scrub your floors, tidy up your baby’s dresser full of onesies, and repack your hospital bag for the — ahem — eighth time, the sweet maternal ...

As pressure builds to make baby showers extra flashy, some are opting instead for low-key nesting parties, which center on household tasks. By Lia Picard Lia Picard didn’t know about nesting parties ...

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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 ...