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Giving with Grace at Grace & Haven in Essex, CT β€” shop in store or online on Friday, May 1 and a portion of every sale benefits Blood Cancer United

Giving with Grace

On Friday, May 1st, shopping at Grace & Haven means giving back. A portion of every sale β€” in store in Essex, CT and online β€” benefits Blood Cancer United. We're teaming up with CT Kelsey and Kidtivity for a day of community giving. Mark your calendar. More details coming soon.

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Wrapped baby shower gifts from Grace & Haven in Essex, CT, curated by a mom of 3 who gets it and refuses to carry anything but things that make life better - full stop.

What to Gift a New Mom (From a Mom Who Knows What Actually Gets Used)

From a mom who built a boutique specifically so you'd never have to stare blankly at a registry again β€” here's the actual list. The Kendi swaddle that gets reached for every day. The RaZbuddy that becomes a best friend. The Boynton book you'll have memorized and still love. The Ember Mug that means her coffee is finally hot. All at Grace & Haven, online or in Essex, CT.

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Toddler wearing Jamie Kay Sailing Day organic cotton woven bucket hat β€” nautical sailboat print, neutral background, available at Grace & Haven in Essex CT and online

Cue the Music. The Yacht Rock Collection Has Arrived.

Cue the music. The Yacht Rock Collection for baby and kids is here at Grace & Haven β€” organic cotton rompers, Kendi swaddle blankets, blue seersucker separates, and nautical pieces from Colored Organics, Jamie Kay, and Saltwater Boys. Classic styles built for the shore, the lake, the boat, or the backyard. Ships anywhere. Perfect for gifting. In store at 23 Main Street, Essex, CT and online at graceandhaven.co.

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View of Main Street, Essex, CT with daffodils in bloom and water in the distance during Daffodil Days running through April 2026.

Daffodil Days in Essex, CT: Your Complete Guide to New England's Sweetest Spring Tradition

Every spring, Essex CT bursts into yellow β€” and with it comes one of the most genuinely joyful small-town traditions in New England. Daffodil Days is exactly what you need after a long winter.

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