THE NOELLIE JOURNAL™
The Poem I Carried
There are things we write that are meant to be shared right away — and then there are the ones...
Introducing the Noellie Bear Edition 2: Navy Blue
We're so excited to share that the Noellie bear has a new look. Today, we're unveiling Noellie Bear Edition 2,...
Introducing Plushies for a Purpose
Every Noellie plushie has a purpose. When you bring home one of our plushies, you're not just getting something soft...
Introducing The Comfort and Joy Program
At The Noellie Foundation, we believe that every child deserves to feel loved, seen, and celebrated—especially during difficult times. That's...
A Christmas Eve Thank You from The Noellie Foundation
It's Christmas Eve. Tomorrow morning, children in hospital rooms will wake up on Christmas Day with something to hold onto....
What the Christmas Courage Program Is Really About
There's a Christmas tree in a hospital right now surrounded by books. Not the kind of Christmas tree most children...
Finding Peace in the Everyday
I've spent so much of my life searching for peace in all the wrong places. I thought it would come...
Creating a Peaceful Home
A peaceful home isn't about perfection. It's not about having everything perfectly decorated or immaculately clean or looking like something...
Christmas Courage: Hope for Families Facing Medical Challenges
Christmas in a hospital looks different than Christmas at home. The lights are fluorescent instead of twinkling. The sounds are...
The Magic of a Well-Loved Bookshelf: Curating Stories for Kids
There's something special about a well-loved bookshelf. The spines are cracked. The pages are dog-eared. Some books lean against each...
Creating Christmas Magic at Home
There's a moment, right around the beginning of December, when everything shifts. The air gets colder. The lights go up....
Grandma's Spanish Wedding Cookies
There are cookies, and then there are these cookies. The ones that melt in your mouth. The ones that taste...
Why I Write for Little Hearts
Why I Write for Little Hearts I've always wanted to write for children. For as long as I can remember,...
The Art of Hosting: Making Guests Feel Welcome
There's an art to making someone feel truly welcome in your home. It's not about having the perfect house or...
My Grandma's Spanish Hot Chocolate: A Love Story in a Mug
Some recipes aren't just recipes. They're memories. They're love poured into a pot and stirred until it's thick and warm...
How to Create the Coziest Christmas Evening at Home
There's a particular kind of magic that happens on a cozy Christmas evening. The world outside goes quiet. The lights...
Building Your Child's Home Library: Where to Start
There's something magical about a home filled with books. About shelves lined with stories waiting to be discovered. About children...
How Star's Christmas Wish Came to Be
Star was born on Christmas 2023. I was in the middle of procedures that December, spending another holiday season in...
Why I Started The Noellie Foundation™
Some stories begin in darkness before they find their light. When I was sixteen, I was diagnosed with a rare...