Mars + Co

I never thought this day would come- Ava holding the angel that was gifted to us after we lost Mars. Laying on her rainbow baby blanket made by 🤍

I am thankful. Thankful for our journey, and that I’ve had the opportunity to carry two babies. And everyday, I still miss Mars, the baby I never got to hold.

Thank you for everyone who has kept in touch while I’ve been off- I miss this community and hope you are all doing well 🤍 I hope to be back, in some capacity, soon! I’m not sure that it’ll look like, but I can’t wait to connect with you all again more frequently.

Sending big love to anyone who needs it!

Happy almost Fri-yay!

I just wanted to give y’all a little update on Mars and Co moving forward.

As some of you know, my wife and I are expecting our rainbow baby in June. This means I’ll be taking time away from Mars + Co.

During this time, our online store will be inactive, and I will be less present on social media.

That being said, in my story highlights, I will occasionally add any products I have that are available to purchase through DM.

It may take me longer than usual to reply to DMS, so please be patient with me 🤍

I hope you all are enjoying this heat 🥵😎

Xox Tara

Mother's Day is a complicated day for so many of us in the infertility/loss community.

I can't stress enough the importance of self care during this time. For me, this means taking the time to reflect on our angel baby's short time with us, as well as take time to connect with them.

There are so many things I wish I could tell our angel baby. But in my heart, I know they know.

This Mothers day is really complex because I am expecting our rainbow baby.

Pregnancy after loss has it's own challenges, and fears, and multitude of anxieties. But most of all, at times I find myself feeling guilty for being excited.

I miss Mars so much, but I know they'd want me to be happy.

If you could tell your angel baby something, what would you tell them? 👼🏻

Ever wonder what a Mars + Co support box looks like?

This is our angel mama box, going out to a very special mama today.

I don’t often offer delivery, but if it’s not far from me, I may be able to!

Always send me a DM if you’re curious. And, porch pickup is always available 📦

N E W N E W 🤍

These boho hope keychains are absolutely stunning and were custom created for Mars + Co by a fellow loss mama 👼🏻

The rainbow, and the sunflower can serve as a reminder that despite the difficulty of our journeys, there is beauty and hope.

These can be purchased on their own, or added to any gift box 📦

OUR MAMA BOXES ARE LIVE!

This is our last box drop for a while, and I had so much fun putting these together with all sorts of mamas in mind.

• the angel mama
• the rainbow mama
• the manifesting mama
• the longing mama
• the mama going through infertility
• the overwhelmed mama

I’ve said it once, and I’ll always say it- motherhood is not defined by the children who walk by our side.

Motherhood exists the moment you decide to dedicate your life to trying to conceive 🤍

Each box will be sure to bring joy to a mama in your life, no matter what journey they’re on. 🤍📦

Link to purchase is in my bio 🛒

Tag a mama below who would love one of these to celebrate Mother’s Day (or just because). ⬇️ or tell me which box would YOU pick?

MAMA BOX SNEAK PEAK 🤍👀

Mother’s Day is a day that is hard for so many of us in the infertility and loss community.

My goal was to curate boxes to soothe and comfort, as well as offer a bit of pampering.

Our mama boxes will launch hopefully this week! And will be filled with these goodies.

We will have two different priced boxes with an assortment of these items.

We have a limited number of boxes that will be available. If you’d like to preorder a box for a special mama (or yourself), send us a DM ✉️

Tag someone in the comments who you think would love this box 📦

S N E A K P E A K 👀

These beautiful rainbow sculptural candles made by the lovely husht. and harlow co.] will be included in our Mother’s Day Boxes.

These boxes will be for all types of mamas.

👼🏻mamas with angel babies

🍍 mamas trying to conceive or battling infertility

🌈 mamas who are pregnant after loss

⛅️ mamas remembering the short time they got with their babies

🤍 and any other mama who needs some love and care this Mother’s Day.

And remember, a mother cannot be defined. I see you, regardless of your journey. You matter here.

We are hoping to launch our mama boxes on Wednesday, April 20th! 📦

Photo credits 📷 husht. and harlow co.]

As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself thinking so much about the baby we lost to a after battling

Now, I’m expecting our rainbow baby.

I feel like I should be excited for Mother’s Day. But honestly, my journey to motherhood has been really, really hard and the grief still comes in waves.

If you’re struggling in the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day

🤍 I SEE YOU.

🤍YOUR FEELINGS ARE VALID.

🤍ITS OKAY TO FEEL WHAT YOU’RE FEELING.

How are you going to show yourself kindness and grace this Mother’s Day?

L I V E N O W 🛒

Our new Fertility Journey earring collection is live now! Link in bio.

This collection means so much to me, and I’m so thankful could bring it to life so perfectly.

From navigating the waters of infertility, suffering pregnancy/infant loss, and to trying again in hopes of a rainbow, these earrings are designed for every single mama who’s been affected by the difficulties that come with this journey.

Each pair is named after a woman who inspires me, as well as two beautiful angel babies who’s mama’s share their experience.

I hope you love them as much as I do ❤️ If you have any questions, or would prefer to pick up locally (within Ottawa area) send me a DM.

PS: free shipping this week! Use the code “freeship” at checkout 🤍

Our new Fertility Journey earring collection will be launching APRIL 4!

We had aimed for March 21, but we couldn’t help but add an extra style for the loss mamas out there.

I cannot wait to share this collection with you. This collab with has been amazing. Just look at these little fertility pineapples 🍍

These cuties, along with a few other styles will be available APRIL 4.

Here’s a hint of what’s to come
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As 2022 unfolds, I’ve been brainstorming what I want Mars + Co to look like.

One thing I really want, is for our products to be accessible. Infertility and loss can often cause strains on finances, and I don’t want that to be a barrier to treating yourself.

That’s why I’ve decided to expand our single product collection. This means, you don’t have to spend 80-100$ on a gift box if that’s not in your budget.

Additionally, I am always willing to try to create a custom support box on your budget. Just contact me and I’ll see what I can do 📦

Swipe ➡️ to see the new products that can be purchased on Mars + Co! 🤍

Note: even if you purchase a single product, or a few single products, I will always package them beautifully 🤍

Also curious- what other products would you like to see on Mars + Co?

Today marks one year since we found out our baby’s heart had stopped beating.

The 5 words that changed our life forever

“I’m not finding a heartbeat.”

We suffered a due to small sac syndrome. And, though we knew it was likely to come, it ripped right through us.

This past year has been the most difficult year of our lives- both individually and as a couple as we navigated our grief and tried to make peace with the way life was unfolding.

Today, we celebrated Mars by buying a plant that we can watch grow🌱

This plant is called an Aralia Fabian Stump and symbolizes love, energy and calmness.

Thinking of Mars a little extra today, our little angel. 👼

H A P P Y S A T U R D A Y 👱🏼‍♀️

If you’re like me- Saturdays are for messy buns!

These scrunchies made by are my all time faves! Great for thick hair too! And, the little rainbows just make them 100x better.

These are included in our Infertility and Loss Warrior boxes 📦🤍

Are y’all rocking a messy bun today?

N E W P R O D U C T

I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a good body scrub 🛁

This eucalyptus and rose clay sugar scrub is literally like shedding old skin. It leaves your skin feeling so smooth and rejuvenated.

A perfect gift, or self care item. Can be purchased individually or added to a support box.

Available on marsandco.ca under “single and add on products”.

🤍🤍

Also curious- what’s your all time favourite body product/brand?

H A P P Y F R I Y A Y

How cute is this bracelet made by 🤍

I selected this bracelet to go in our infertility and loss warrior boxes as a token of hope. This bracelet can serve as a reminder that your miracle is coming ✨

I hope everyone has a restful weekend. What are you doing this weekend to recharge? Comment ⬇️

If you aren't following us on Instagram, please be sure to give us a follow to stay up to date on our newest products.

I just LOVE the products in our new Infertility and Loss Warrior box. We have two variants to choose from. This one has my all time favourite notebook made by @dayswithgray It’s okay to feel like you’re fu***ng over it sometimes. I know after our loss I sure did. ➡️Swipe to see the notebook in all her glory ✨ Available to purchase by clicking the link in bio 🛒

N E W P R O D U C T🚨

I am so excited to announce our newest product- Affirmation Charms.

Our Affirmation Charms were designed and created specifically for Mars + Co by my dear pal at

These affirmations got me through the days and months after our miscarriage. I hope they can get you through your hardest times too 🤍

Available to shop now. Click the link in my bio 💻

Question for you: what affirmations do you tell yourself to get through the hard days? Comment below ⬇️

Hi! 🤍

It has been a whirlwind of a few months. But I am SO EXCITED to share our new Warrior Support Boxes.

I designed these boxes with infertility and loss warriors in mind. But, these boxes are honestly perfect for any warriors in your life. 💪🏻

The items in each box are designed to comfort, uplift and provide hope.

To purchase a Warrior box or for more information on the items in each box, click the link in my bio 💻

Sending all of you so much hope and love as we start a new year.

New opportunities, new hope. ✨

These are two of the items that will be featured in our Warrior Support Boxes.

Life has been wild lately, but we’re so close to launching these boxes and are so excited to share them with you.

They’re perfect for the warriors in your life (or you, because let’s be real, all of us going through infertility, miscarriage or loss are damn warriors) 💪🏻 💪🏽💪🏿

Where are you at in your fertility journey? Comment ⬇️

Hey everyone! It’s been a minute ⏰

I’ve had lots going on outside of Mars + Co which has delayed the launch of our Warrior boxes.

That being said, I’m assembling them now and cannot wait to share them with you all! I’m hoping by the end of this week. 🤍

Updates on official launch date will be posted to my story.

I hope everyone is doing well and is staying warm ⛄️

S H O P U P D A T E 🛒

Hey everyone! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted. I’ve been doing a lot of behind the scenes work, and am so excited to share it all with you soon.

Our new Warrior boxes will be available soon! I designed our Warrior boxes with every part of the fertility/loss journey in mind.

The Warrior box is full of hope, comfort and indulgence.

You’ll find these Warrior candles in the box which were custom designed for Mars + Co by our pals at .designs 🤍

Tag a Warrior in your life below to show them some love ⬇️

Friday reminder ✨

You are safe and healing 🤍

This is my favourite mantra to say to myself when I feel anxious, or am hit with a wave of grief.

What are mantras your tell yourself when you’re struggling?

Comment below ⬇️

S N E A K P E A K ✨

I am in love with these match sets made by 🤍 They truly elevate the mood when lighting a candle.

Any guesses for the name of our new box launching in November?

HAPPY M O N D A Y 🤍 ☕️

You may have seen in my stories that we’re teaming up with Josiah and Co and PILSC to raise funds to bring Pregnancy and Infant Loss support to Ontario! Currently, the services are available remotely on an Alberta time zone schedule. Having these services available on an Ontario time zone schedule will be so helpful for so many families who have experienced pregnancy + infant loss.

To raise money to continue the process of bringing these services to Ontario, we thought what better way than a Fundraiser x Giveaway! Swipe to see all the amazing products that have been kindly donated by shops all over Canada.

To enter to win, all you have to do is:

• Follow Mars + Co, , as well as all as the shops below:











yours.ca


• Click the link in profile, and make a donation of any amount to the Ontario PILSC Fundraiser

•Tag a friend (1 entry = 1 tag)

• Save this photo

• BONUS - Post this to your story and make sure to TAG us so we can see

Note: The bath bomb will be a 4 pack! The Timber & Gray is a 25$ gift card. And, the book will be signed by the author!

This contest is open Canada Wide! Products will be shipped to the winner. Winner will be announced October 25th.

This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Instagram. Also - we will never create a separate account to announce winners. Winner will be announced and DM’d from this account.

Today is 🤍 this day means so much to so many of us. On this dat we hold space for the babies who didn’t join us earth side, who left far to soon, who didn’t get a chance.

Sending love to anyone who needs it today.

• we are strong
• we are brave
• we are not alone

Are you remembering anyone today? Emoji below if you are 🤍

Incase you missed the news…

Mars + Co now offers Canada wide and UNITED STATES WIDE shipping 📦 ✉️

This has been something we’ve been wanting to do for so long, and to think we can extend our support boxes to another country is incredible.

Please spread the word to anyone you know in the US who could benefit from a Mars + Co support box.

Oh, and happy Tuesday 🤍

R E M I N D E R 🤍

You are safe and healing.

Also- can we normalize home offices not always having a million photo ops? I work out of a spare bedroom and yesterday we finally purchased shelving so I can display these beautiful products 🤍

This was a win in my small biz book.

SMALL HOME BIZ OWNERS - what do you find most challenging about running a business from home? 🏡

Comment below ⬇️

Today was supposed to be sweet baby Mars’ due date. 👼🤍 I know they’d be proud of the community they inspired me to build.

In honour of Mars, I hosted this giveaway in hopes of brightening someone’s day ☀️

THE WINNER IS…

🤍

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared. Your support is everything.