Gretchen Bossio

This year my 7 and 9 year old became very interested in the 50 states. So, I grasped the opportunity to dig into all the fun and facts of our awesome country! We’ve been studying our family atlas, learning about each state, dissecting maps, memorizing capitals, and singing that fun state song. Then, I remembered …

This last week a dear friend and her son visited my family from the Midwest. We were sipping coffee (this yummy recipe!) and chatting when I told the kiddos TV time was over and they could choose between outside playing or play dough. My friend glanced and me and whispered “I hate play dough, I …

It’s time for all things Valentine’s Day including this adorable Penguin Valentine’s Day Craft! I love reading books about love with my kids, baking treats, and pulling out all the Valentine’s Day craft supplies. Bring on the pink and red paper, doilies, glitter glue, and google-y eyes! This week my kids and I merged the …

With snow in the forecast we’re rolling from one winter craft to the next over here. Add in a bit of outside play, hot cocoa sippin’, and favorite snowy books and it turns out that winter weather isn’t too bad after all! This snowman greeting card craft is one of our best. It has a …

There is something so redeeming about Valentine’s Day. A day set aside to show love and appreciation to the special people in our lives is such a great reminder to stop, pause and reflect. I’m all for it and adore celebrating Valentine’s Day for the entire month of February even with Valentine’s Day house decorations. …

From early on kids have an affinity for joining their parents in the kitchen. It is exciting learning to cook! I mean, truly, there is nothing more fun than stirring and nothing more fun than eating something YOU made! Getting kids in the kitchen early and often is a lot of work, but trust me, …

Snickerdoodle cookies are one of my most favorite desserts. So, when I stumbled upon a recipe for snickerdoodle bread, I knew I had to give it a try! I merged that recipe with some elements from my best banana bread recipe and baked up something that tastes a bit like heaven! Truly, with a heavy …

All our commitments this coming week are up in the air … snow is in the forecast! It kind of feels like Christmas is living on. We’ll bundle up and play, drink cocoa (probably with leftover candy canes as our “spoons” to stir), and watch movies while crafting our hearts out. These pipe cleaner snowflakes …

Our days spent in national parks are some of our family’s very favorites. Have you ever wanted to visit the National parks for FREE? Everyone for FREE? Good news – there are 7 days this year that are free days at National Parks! Time spent in the parks are a glimpse of another life. A beautiful …

Twice now I’ve taken my big kids to Disneyland on a special “just you and mom” date. It has been a life highlight for each of us … nothing beats that one on one time! Or the Disney magic! But with a nursing baby at home, I took a suitcase stowaway on each of my …

When you think of Disneyland attractions, what comes to mind first? Splash Mountain? It’s a Small World? Churros? Of course, those are all great things, but at the happiest place on earth there is magic around every corner. I’ve visited the parks multiple times in the last few years and every time I find something …

There are many reasons why I love Disneyland and California Adventure. The smell of Grizzly River Run, the music as you walk across the esplanade, the adrenaline rush of Splash Mountain, and, of course, all the sweet and savory holiday treat options! Nothing gets me more excited about visiting Disney than the thought of a …