Dear friends, Caitlin, Andrew, and Dakota so appreciate your love, support, and care as they welcome their sweet baby girl. We will post updates here as we have them. In the meantime, thank you for considering signing up to support them. We are asking for support with homemade meals, take-out meals from some favorite restaurants, and walks for Dakota twice a day and/or contributions toward Dakota’s dog runner. Details are below. IMPORTANT NOTES: * Dietary needs: Gluten free, dairy free, 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. * If you have any questions, please contact Mary Campbell at 303-717-0590. I will happily assist you in any way I can.
Meal Drop Off Notes: - They will have a cooler at the bottom of the driveway for meal drop off, so you are welcome to drop off your meal any time before 5pm. Desired Foods Emphasis on nourishing grass-fed, wild-caught, organic whole food ingredients We 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 Favorite Meal Ideas: - Soups & stews (bone broth–based, chicken, beef, lentil, veggie) - Braised or slow-cooked meats with veggies - Roasted vegetables with protein - Casseroles and pasta dishes (freezer-friendly!) - Breakfast foods (egg dishes, frittatas, breakfast casseroles) - Nourishing snacks (energy bites, muffins, stewed fruit) If ordering food, some favorites include: Wild Pastures Tiffins India Cafe Zeal Flower Child JustBe Kitchen Dragonfly Noodle Crosscut Pizza Food we would 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!) Walks for Dakota twice per day: - Morning walks between 8-10am and afternoon/early evening between 3-6pm - 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. - Dakota’s dog runner is $30 per run, so if you’d like to contribute to the cost of hiring our local dog runner, please reach out to ******************* Mary to coordinate. - She is typically walked her off-leash using an e-collar. ************************* Here is a video showing how to use the e-collar.