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Today's tip is to give gifts that money can't buy.

Gifts of time and expertise can be a great way to get loved ones what they really need

and to strengthen relationships at the same time.

If you've visited a gift registry at Babylist lately, you have probably had the opportunity to

select the usual gear for expectant parents, such as baby clothes and strollers.

But you may also have been able to select unexpected gifts,

like a homemade meal, help with dog walking, or various other chores that can fall by the

wayside during the busy newborn days. I love the idea of registering for a gift that doesn't come

from a store. Sure, new parents could simply ask relatives or friends to babysit or cook

them a meal or motor yard, but asking for help isn't easy, especially when you don't have a

sense of whether the person has the time to help you out. And when you are so overwhelmed that

even thinking through what needs to be done, and who might be able to help, feels like one more

thing to do. By registering for gifts of time and expertise, expectant parents create a way

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