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Another Gathre Birthday in the Books
Another Gathre Birthday in the Books
It's our birthday and we'll party cause we want to! Another trip around the sun has flown by for our small business and team. The past 365 have been some of the most challenging we've faced tbh, so we find ourselves approaching this milestone with appreciative hearts and tender souls.
A Fall Tablescape Worth Gathering Around
A Fall Tablescape Worth Gathering Around
There’s a shift in the air, can you feel it? Fall is upon us, and with it comes a time-honored tradition that transcends the mere act of dining — it's the gathering around the table, where connections and time together are harvested.
Jess and Mare's FW23 Picks
Jess and Mare's FW23 Picks
Hey Gathre fam, If you’re anything like us, you’re feeling, with all the growing and changing, you’ll never keep up. Maybe it's middle schoolers mixed with kindergarteners, or their braces...
Jess + Mare's Top Picks
08.10.23    JESS + MARE'S TOP PICKS   Co-founders and product tester extraordinaires (thanks to eight kids between them) spill their favorites.   Tunnel A perfect birthday present (size +...
Back to School from Mare + Jess
Back to School from Mare + Jess
A new school year always works a number on our hearts. Fresh pencils may sharpen but we turn into a puddle over bigger backpacks proving kids don’t keep. 
 
Not wanting to be left out, this year we’ve registered for courage 101. The last few months we’ve sought after things outside our comfort zone. Taking a page from our kids on this one, we’ve never felt more alive.
Gathre Baby Pool
Gathre Baby Pool
We all love a good beach day. But finding a safe and entertaining space for littles to splash around (while mom can actually relax!) can prove to be tricky. As always, our Mats come to the rescue with a clever solution. Here’s how to create a makeshift baby pool at the beach in just a few easy steps. Let's dive in!
The Possibilities of the Play Tent
The Possibilities of the Play Tent
In what world can you go from a princess to a cashier to a bookworm — all in the same day? Few playroom staples have the power to transport kids...
The play-by-play on our favorite playmat design. 
The play-by-play on our favorite playmat design. 

The one that started it all, our mats were originally designed to make space for gathering. For learning. Easy cleaning. Instant portability. And more.

Lay one down to transform any space indoors or out into a dedicated play area. Wipes off easily for no-fuss cleaning, endlessly durable for years of wear and tear, water resistant to inevitable outdoor moisture, and available in a variety of sizes ideal for every space, indoors, out, on-the-go, at the beach, in the airport, and more.

The Small-But-Mighty Micro
The Small-But-Mighty Micro
When they say “big things come in small packages,” we’re pretty sure they were talking about our Micro. This mat has all the versatility of larger ones, but in an ultra-packable and portable size.
Behind the Design: Activity Walker
Behind the Design: Activity Walker

As parents of young kids ourselves, we dreamed of a functional, beautifully designed, enriching and engaging piece we could proudly display in our homes that would also foster our children’s growth through the many important developmental milestones of their early years. 

Boy sitting on Play Gym
Behind the Design: The Play Gym
Made for growing imaginations.   When we set out to add another play piece to our collection, we wanted something that would easily grow with our little ones from their...
Wall Tidy 101: Ways to Use + How to Hang 
Wall Tidy 101: Ways to Use + How to Hang 
Let’s be honest; life is messy — especially if you have kids (or pets) at home. But rather than getting frazzled by the mess, we believe in tackling it with grace and confidence. That’s why we crafted our collection of storage and organization essentials.