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That Mama Gretchen
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Mama to my sweet girl, Jemma, and wife to my superhusband and Jemma's superdad, Dominic. I share about our days at That Mama Gretchen sprinkled with memos about our attachment parenting experience, thrifty finds, crafty projects, and our goal of becoming more green. Stop by for a visit, we'd love to have you!
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Snuggle in a Sea of Blue and Green

Babys Aunt Kiki made a beautiful twin size quilt this past year for herself. It was a medley of blues and greens and it was her very first one! She did such a wonderful job, it seriously looks profes...

5 h ago

Style File: Thanks to SweetPea!

DAY AT HOME (A NICE WAY TO SAY PACKING & CHORES) - top, sweetpea maternity | leggings, target | flips, teva from nordstrom | sunnies, marc jacobs from tj maxxThere is nothing like a boost to your...

1 day ago

Thoughts on Time Magazine, Supporting ALL Mamas, and Advocating for the Motherless

Welcome to the I Am Mom! Enough! Carnival hosted by Jennifer at Hybrid Rasta Mama and Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children.This Carnival is dedicated to empowering ALL parents who practice and pr...

2 days ago

MAY GIVEAWAY DAY

Thank you so much to my lovely sponsors for offering up this assortment of fabulous loot! The four winners are sure lucky gals :) Enter through Rafflecopter below! Winners will be contacted on June 1...

5 days ago

Galosh BGosh

Get it? Galosh BGosh ... kind of like OshKosh BGosh. Ok ... lame I know. But still, the point is ...Im pretty much 100% positive that I can see the future in shoe trends.I saw the moccasin thing comi...

5 days ago

Girl of the Forest

Jemma Pie ...You melt my heart. Freakin melt it. Everyday. But especially this day. Decked out in your denim and moccasins I couldnt help but squeeze you a little tighter. How is my baby such a big g...

23 may 12

Supporting Your Birth Support With a Custom Birth Bag

Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All  of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This weeks focus is Birth Support. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! This morning bef...

22 may 12

Our Weaning Story - Sudden, Surprised, and Embracing a New Season

Welcome to the Carnival of Weaning: Weaning - Your StoriesThis post was written for inclusion in the Carnival of Weaning hosted by Code Name: Mama and Aha! Parenting. Our participants have shared sto...

21 may 12

The Brother Behind the Belly Button

This is the second installment from our family photo shoot on the property. It was a total side moment which resulted in my favorite pictures. I LOVE these few special moments between Jemma, brother,...

20 may 12

Terrarium Fabulous Hits 6th Grade

My sister, Katie, is in her first official year as a teacher. She has been rockin the 6th grade science world along with some math, Bible, and reading ... yep, she has a full plate. Katie brings scie...

18 may 12

Posing With Our Ferns

My dear friend and photographer of choice, Christine of LCS Photography, met us at our property for a lil afternoon photo shoot prior to Mothers Day. Even though it is taking awhile to get everything...

17 may 12

50% Off Ad Space to Welcome PassionFruit

This coming month Im jumping on board with PassionFruit. Its a fabulous ad management resource which allows you to purchase ads anytime throughout the month. Once purchased your ad runs for 30 days. ...

17 may 12

Crockpot Yogurt

Thanks to my lovely midwife who shared her recipe, Ive been whipping up yogurt left and right. Who would have guessed making yogurt could be so simple! INGREDIENTS & SUPPLIES8 cups of milk1/2 cup...

16 may 12

May Sponsor Love

Shop - Blog - Facebook - TwitterI am a stay-at-home mother of three beautiful little girls. I enjoy long walks on the beach, though Ive never actually had one. I love fun, cutesy, vintage accessories...

15 may 12

Three Cheers for Midwives

Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All  of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This weeks focus is Choosing a Care Provider. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! It re...

15 may 12

Meet That Mama | Olivia from Soul Singing Liv

Im excited to welcome Olivia Grace from Soul Singing Liv as the first mama in my new feature, Meet That Mama! Liv is a super sweet mama who always has an encouraging word and a lovely story to share....

14 may 12

Style File: Color Me Pretty

LUNCH DATE WITH MY SISTER - top, forever 21 (borrowed from said sister) | colored pants, liz lange from target | tank, be maternity from target | flips, north face (gift from other sister)Hannah and ...

13 may 12

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned - Kids Eat Free

Each month for the rest of 2012 I’ll be featuring ways you can be a bit more frugal. As Ben Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” And who doesn’t like to have a few extra pennies around :...

12 may 12

Hair Diaries: Summer Twist

Hair Diaries is a sneak peek into how I keep my mane tame. Jemma usually allows me 3.2 minutes to style my hair so everything is easy or out. Keep in mind that I have super thick, naturally wavy (als...

11 may 12

Call for Guest Post Submissions!

Between our move and baby boy’s birth I’m planning a little babymoon sometime between July and October. I’ll still be blogging, but most likely, much less frequently. During my break I’m hoping to fe...

10 may 12

The Witching Hour

Source: tobtab.info via jina on PinterestTHE WITCHING HOUR ... the hour(s) anywhere from 4-7pm in which children turn into the worst version of themselves and attack their nearest prey/mama with tear...

09 may 12

Priceless Grandparents

Welcome to the May 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Parenting With or Without Extended FamilyThis post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama an...

08 may 12

Bring On the Calm - Hypnobabies for Birth #2

Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All  of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This weeks focus is Childbirth Education. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here!During my ...

08 may 12

Style File: To Market, To Market

FARMERS MARKET - dress, c/o fresh produce | flips, old navy | cardi, gap | tank, costco | necklace, anthro | sunnies, american eagleAh, fresh produce. Im in love with two kinds ... the real kind from...

06 may 12

26 Weeks

Hey there little man!You are seriously a mover and a shaker - ten times more active than your sister every was! Your favorite hours seem to be between 10pm and 12am ... you know, right when Im trying...

05 may 12

I Love Lucky Vitamin

Ive become a pretty good deal shopper when it comes to natural products these days. It isnt as easy as conventional coupon shopping, but the deals are out there, I promise! Most recently I stumbled u...

04 may 12

Road Trip, Cougars, and the Pregnant Girl on Campus

Early in April my mom, sister, Jemma, and I filled the van and made a 6 hour trek to Pullman, WA! It was Moms Weekend at Washington State University and we turned it into a girls weekend reunion with...

03 may 12

Currently

Reading: Crossed. My sister teaches junior high which means she is privy to all the up-and-coming young adult novels. She read Twilight and Hunger Games eons before I heard about them! Supposedly the...

03 may 12

19 Months

Jemmas 18 month photo shoot from Yuen LuiSweet Girl ...You and mama have found such a lovely routine! I have some of my energy back and it has allowed us to have lots of fun :) Home days are by far o...

02 may 12

Raising Our Little Man

Its not that I dont want a boy. I always have. But, I am a little anxious, well, curious is a better word. Boys are my unknown. I grew up with only sisters and no close boy friends or boy cousins. Se...

01 may 12

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