Gretchen Bossio
Gretchen hails from the beautiful Pacific Northwest along with her husband and two young children. Before transitioning to life as a stay at home mom, Gretchen worked in sales and marketing while earning her Masters in Management and Organizational Leadership. Now her days are focused on managing meal plans and nap times while organizing her sewing stash and children's toy bins. My oh my, how life changes in the blink of an eye! Gretchen writes frequently about natural parenting, becoming more environmentally conscience, her affinity for thrifted treasures, and hopes of making it out of yoga pants each day on her blog That Mama Gretchen (www.thatmamagretchen.com).
Gretchen Bossio's Latest Posts
Thanks IKEA! A Modern Nursery Without Breaking the Bank
Let me start off by saying, I’m sorry. So very, terribly sorry if there is not an IKEA within driving distance of your home. It’s truly a shame and you may want to just skip this post – it could make you sad and that is not my goal at all. You see, IKEA is [...]
Cloth Diapers 102
A few days ago I gave you my Cloth Diaper 101 spiel. Exactly what I’d tell my friends if they asked me about taking the plunge into cloth diapering. Today, I’m going to delve into some of the wants/extras you may consider when cloth diapering. These things are by no means necessary. If you’re on [...]
If We Only Had 5 Toys for Baby’s Second Year
As a follow up to “If We Only Had 5 Toys for Baby’s First Year” I thought it might be fun to share my top 5 toys for ages one to two. That second year is such a rich time of learning and exploration and toys can definitely play a role in your little one’s [...]
Cloth Diapers 101
Countless times I’ve received emails from friends and readers asking about the basics of cloth diapering. It’s a big world filled with lots of lingo and choices so it’s no wonder it can be confusing to a new mama (or even a seasoned one thinking about giving cloth a go). Today, I’m going to collaborate [...]
Must Make Spring Salad
One of my favorite things to order at restaurants is fancy salads. The type that come with a multitude of toppings and some kind of infused dressing. These are also known as the type that I’m too lazy or too consumed with children eager for a meal to fix at home .. sound familiar? I [...]
How To Make Freezer Applesauce
Like most toddlers my girl goes on favorite foods kicks where she’ll request one thing, and only one thing, every single meal. Her longest standing request is applesauce. But not just any applesauce, homemade applesauce. That’s right, rarely can I convince her to gobble down the store bought version. Girl’s got preferences! Luckily, it’s not [...]
My Favorite Parenting Magazines
It’s sad, but since becoming a parent I haven’t had much of a chance to read “real” books. I still consider myself a voracious reader, but my attention has just been channeled to kid’s books, blogs and magazines. Last year I let my subscriptions to Marie Claire and Glamour expire and I switched my magazine [...]
Consignment Sale Treasures
Have you made it to one of this season’s kid’s consignment sales? They are happening all across the country and mamas like you and me are walking away with screaming deals at a fraction of the retail price. At the sales, items are screened for cleanliness and arranged in an orderly fashion (unlike most garage [...]
Hip Headbands for Mamas
Last week I got my hair all chopped off – like a whopping 12 inches. This has pretty much eliminated my go to mom ponytail and messy bun. Boo. But, it has led me to explore other hair-out-of-my-face options. Enter headbands. And I’m not talking about just any headbands – I’m talking about hip ones! [...]
A Peek Inside My Mom Bag
I’m always curious what other mamas consider their on-the-go necessities. Am I the only one? Hope not! Because today I’m giving you a little peek inside my mom bag … Yeah, yeah. It kind of looks like a toddler/baby explosion. That’s what it feels like too. But really, there is a reason behind everything. With [...]
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