Gretchen Bossio

Three years ago my husband (with the prompting of his very wise mother-in-law) started a fabulous tradition with my Mother’s Day Journal. It’s frugal and priceless – the best kind of traditions – and gives him some major husband points! This is my Mother’s Day Journal. Every year on Mother’s Day my husband sits down …

Let’s talk baby #3 today! What I may “need”, what I want and what I’ve come to determine is pure poppycock in the realm of baby necessities. No, no – not expecting over here! Deep sigh of relief I’m sure from my husband who occasionally reads my posts. But, not expecting doesn’t keep me from …

Have you ever attended a Pampered Chef party? If not, you’re missing out! They have many kitchen tools that you’ll want to have. They’re simple and fun and there is no doubt in my mind that Pampered Chef has the greatest kitchen tools around! Pampered Chef parties are usually hosted in your home. A consultant …

I vividly remember my first appointment with an OBGYN. We were discussing birth control and she handed me a pamphlet with a range of options. We discussed the benefits and risks of each one and I landed on a basic birth control pill. It seemed simple enough, take one each day at the same time …

If I was a betting mama, I’d say we might see a spike of little girls named Elsa in the coming year; maybe even little boys named Sven or Kristoff. As with most celebrities (and I think many Disney characters fall into that category), the general population trends after them. And with good reason! Especially …

When I started thrifting years ago Goodwill and garage sales were the token venues for deals. Goodwill for those who liked a set price and garage sales for the negotiators. Then the internet arrived on our doorstep and slowly but surely, the world of thrifting began to change. Now, no matter what you’re looking for, …

As parents we’re always brainstorming ways to simplify our lives, make things easier and enrich our children’s experiences. One Israeli mom, Debbie Elnatan, has created something magnificent to not only enrich, but revolutionize her son’s day to day life. Debbie’s son has cerebral palsy and in order to help him walk she developed the Upsee. …

Welcome to The Rose City … Portland, Oregon! Portland is a beautiful and unique city tucked in the Northwest corner of the United States. It’s a bit out of the way if you’re the driving sort, but absolutely worth a flight and at least a week’s stay. Take a peek at the all that Portland …

Did you pre-order Frozen in anticipation of today’s release? Or, did you trek to the store first thing and host a little Frozen party as your kids sing at the top of their lungs? However you acquire it – I suspect we’ll see sky high sales this week for Disney’s super popular film, Frozen. The movie …

Chocolate and sea salt. The perfect pairing in my world. There’s something about the sweet and salty combination that can easily fill any craving I have, so, although not a guilt-free treat, this recipe for Maldron Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies is my personal favorite. INGREDIENTS 2 1/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon …

Oh, little boys! I adore them so. Especially mine 🙂 But, I’m sure you say the same thing about yours. They are full of snuggles and belly laughs, run a million miles a minute and make their mamas gasp more than once each day. In those early impressionable years, we, as parents, are blessed with …

“Mama, tell me a story!” I hear this phrase often … when we’re driving, washing hair and sitting at a restaurant waiting for our food. Stories are apparently the “cool thing” and although I credit myself with a decent imagination, sometimes, I run out of ideas. My daughter will pitch in with character requests and …