Gretchen Bossio

Last month we hosted a “help us build our backyard fence in exchange for a delicious BBQ” party. Thankfully, we had some wonderful friends who joined us and at the end of a long day we circled around the kitchen table for a delicious spread of summer favorites. The star of the show was this …

This summer I’ve tried to start many of our days off with a fruit and veggie packed smoothie. It’s a refreshing breakfast and a fulling way to kickoff the day. Problem is, a few days I’ve gone a little too heavy on the veggie and it has made my kids scowl a bit when I …

Has the B word been uttered in your house lately? B-O-R-E-D. As in, “Mooooooooooom, I’m booooooooorrreeddddddddd.” It’s usually accompanied with an eye roll and a dramatic fall on the floor. Or a plea for screen time. Which, yes, I cave to sometimes, but honestly, there is so much to do in life … boredom should …

This year I committed to making more art projects with my kids. It’s something that often falls off my radar, because really, who has time for art with school assignments, chores, and extracurricular activities? Well, I decided that enough was enough! Art was going to be a priority for our family! When we craft and …

Schooooools out for the summer! But, now what? The days of summer always go smoother in my home with some kind of routine. A chore chart. A system for earning screen time. A fun countdown to any trips we’re taking. A daily rest time. A plan to get outdoors. As much as my kids and …

I’ve always loved sandwiches. But not really homemade ones. For some reason sandwiches just always taste better at a restaurant, right? WRONG. Homemade sandwiches can absolutely be delicious. You just have to get out of the meat and cheese rut. Special sandwiches need a sauce. They need good bread. Often, in my opinion, they need …

Summer is for salads! At least around my house! When the weather warms up the last thing I want to do is start the oven when dinnertime rolls around, so, I don’t! At least once or twice a week I toss together a yummy salad with all the toppings. This recipe for White Peach Chicken, …

My kiddos go crazy for waffles. Like cheering at the top of their lungs when they come downstairs and see that I’ve got the waffle maker on the counter. I mean, I get it, waffles are delicious, and, mamas, when you dollop this blueberry vanilla goat cheese spread on top they are totally out of …

My husband recently evaluated our property taxes and the various funds those dollars support. One of those funds is the public library … to the tune of almost $200 a year! Did you know that you’re most likely paying your local library too? If that’s not motivation to head down and check out a book …

I’m a Northwest girl who is absolutely smitten with Southwest foods. Spice up any ol’ meal and I’m a happy girl! Grill a pepper, add some hot sauce … it’s all good with me! For years my mom has been making fancy breakfast casseroles. Typically she would make one Sunday evening and then my sisters …

Are you due with a baby this summer? Have you landed on their name? If not, why not let their birthday season be part of their namesake? Two of my children were born during the summer months – August and September. The summer is a beautiful time to birth. It’s warm and sunny; you can …

Car seats have been part of my life for the last 8 years. It’s a block I’ve been around … a few times … with a few children. Over the years I’ve learned one overarching thing when it comes to car seats and that is the beauty of convertible seats. They just make sense! And …