Dear friends, Caitlin, Andrew, and Dakota so appreciate your love, support, and care as they welcome their sweet baby girl. We are asking for support with homemade meals, take-out meals from some favorite restaurants, and walks for Dakota and/or contributions toward Dakota’s dog runner. IMPORTANT NOTES: * CELIAC - You may know that Caitlin has Celiac, so everything must be gluten free. When preparing a homemade meal, ensure surfaces are clear of gluten such as crumbs. When ordering take-out, be sure to inform the staff that the order is for a person with Celiac. * Dietary needs: Gluten free, dairy free (hard cheeses are okay, ghee is okay), no onions, no garlic, no chickpeas. Details below about what they would like. * Mom and Dad are looking forward to introducing their sweet girl to their beloved community slowly and gently. Once they are in a rhythm as a family, they will reach out to connect. In the meantime, they will gratefully accept your help via meal drop off (please see sign up calendar) in the cooler at the bottom of the driveway and dog walking. * If you have any questions, please contact Andrew at 631-897-8607 or Mary Campbell at 303-717-0590. I will happily assist you in any way I can.
Meal Drop Off Notes: - Please leave your meal in the cooler at the bottom of the driveway on your chosen day at any time. If they are available to connect, they will reach out via text before your visit. - The calendar starts on April 22nd, but that may change depending on when Baby Girl Silver arrives. - The calendar says dinner, but breakfast and lunch foods are welcome. Desired Foods: Emphasis on nourishing grass-fed, wild-caught, organic whole food ingredients They love foods that are: - Warm, cozy, and easy to digest - High in protein, healthy fats, and minerals - Gently spiced (not overly spicy) - Made with whole, organic ingredients when possible Food they prefer NOT to receive: - Very spicy or heavily seasoned foods - Fried or greasy meals - Fast food - Ultra-processed foods - Cold meals or foods that need a lot of prep - Strong onion/garlic-heavy dishes - Sugary desserts (a little sweetness is fine, just not too much!) Favorite Meal Ideas: - Soups & stews - Braised or slow-cooked meats with veggies - Roasted vegetables with protein - Casseroles and pasta dishes - Breakfast foods (egg dishes, frittatas, breakfast casseroles, oatmeal) - Nourishing snacks (energy bites, muffins, stewed fruit) If ordering food, some favorites include: Wild Pastures Tiffins India Cafe Zeal JustBe Kitchen Flower Child Crosscut Pizza Busey Brews Their common takeout orders can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgMbMGQk8GPGtO2oD4uB2LPQeQIN2CkNwxBlBkrGG0s/edit?usp=drive_link Gift cards are welcome as well. Walks for Dakota: - Please text Andrew (631-897-8607) 45-60 minutes before you'll arrive to pick up Dakota. - Morning walks between 8-10am and afternoon/early evening between 2-6pm. - Each walk will ideally be about 20 minutes around the neighborhood or longer if you'd like to take her to a local trailhead. Here is a map of good places to walk nearby: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gJ6Gs0ONlBAr8CEZNzasOevnz4D1Baoi/view?usp=drive_link - While you're on a walk with Dakota it would be helpful to grab any mail from the mailbox (see image in the map for where that is). - Dakota’s dog runner is $30 per run, so if you’d like to contribute to the cost of hiring him, you may Venmo Andrew @andrew_silver and note in the comments that it's for the dog runner. - She is typically walked off-leash using an e-collar. Here is a video showing how to use the e-collar: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19YvjcoF69PqbtcJqc6v30kQ0yY3PAXdh/view?usp=drive_link