Back in the day I told my mama I wouldn’t eat anything that had a mother. Come Thanksgiving, that put her in quite the predicament. Because hello mama, all turkeys have mothers! So one year, Turkey Pizza landed on the menu and it has been a hit among the kids at our Thanksgiving table ever …
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Gretchen Bossio
If you’re anything like me sometimes important things get left to the last minute. Take Halloween, for example. I know it comes every year on October 31st, but with two family birthdays in the month of October and the busy-ness of a changing season somehow Halloween always gets pushed to the week of. Hence, my …
Being a nursing mama, I’m always looking for new ways to add extra protein into my diet. With the Fall season upon us I was inspired to play around with pumpkin as a new smoothie ingredient. Not only is this recipe fast – toss in a blender and go – it’s super delicious and packed …
My journey towards green living began back in 2008 when my sister declared her college major. She was pursuing a degree in Environmental Science and upon that declaration I was constantly bombarded with emails and texts related to making my life more green. In the beginning I baulked at her efforts. Then, slowly but surely, …
Last week I walked into the church toddler room to pick up my daughter. She greeted me with a smile and her teacher prompted her to show mama what craft she had made. My 2 year old proudly held out a cloud with dangling rain drops tied by ribbon and my heart melted. Her first …
My sweet 2 year old is on the brink of obsession when it comes to dips. In her mind, a meal is not complete without a coordinating dip. Meatballs must have marinara. Fish sticks must have ketchup. Apples must have peanut butter. In a valiant effort to make veggies more appealing I’ve been on a …
Pinterest is constantly inspiring me to re-purpose, upcycle, and experiment with my crafting endeavors. For months I’ve been seeing creative projects featuring chalkboard paint. Things like this … Photo sources: chalkboard table | chalkboard jar labels | chalkboard calendar Aren’t those amazing projects? I’m swooning over them all! In preparation for my little one’s arrival …
Whether it be an allergy, a sensitivity, or the knowledge that there are other options, understanding the alternatives to cow’s milk is important to your family’s well-being. When my daughter abruptly weaned last year I chose to pump for a few months so she could continue receiving the benefits of breast milk. Then, the time …
There is no doubt in my mind that the recipes handed down from generation to generation are the absolute best. When a recipe can weather the test of time, you know it is a good one! This particular dessert comes from my great aunt Dorothy’s recipe arsenal. Although, if anyone ever called her Dorothy she …
The Beauty of Birth Photography Choosing a birth photographer and cherishing the special moments During my first birth I tasked my husband with capturing my labor in photos. It was important to me to be able to relive the painful and wonderful memories of bringing our daughter into the world. I assumed my sweet husband …