It feels like yesterday that I gave birth to my daughter. But, apparently, it was eight years ago! Eight whole years! Wow! This year, for her birthday, she browsed Amazon all on her own for birthday gift ideas. I showed her how to add things to a wish list and, perhaps more important, how NOT …
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Gretchen Bossio
I’m all for store bought granola bars. Promise. But, the other week I got a bee in my bonnet to make a homemade version. And they turned out great! All of my kids love granola bars. It’s the first thing my preschooler asks for in the morning, “Bar, mama, can I have a bar?” and …
Last week we harvested pounds upon pounds of apples and naturally that means applesauce has landed on my to do list! In the past I’ve prepped this traditional fall snack on the stovetop, but, this year, I decided to put my Instant Pot to work and boy am I happy I did! It was so …
September 22nd marks the first day of fall and I couldn’t be more ready. I’ve got a giant stack of pumpkin-inspired recipes on the kitchen counter ready to try, my favorite fall candle flickering, and you know I’m wearing the coziest cardigan. It’s fall ya’ll – and I’m quite happy about it! Throughout the year …
If you’re anything like me, your home to do list is looooooong! Find a rug for this room. Paint an accent wall there. Figure out the right chair for that corner. Hang artwork here. It’s both frustrating and fun … the never-ending dreaming and finally, when the budget allows, the doing. Homemaking is truly a …
As much as I love soups and casseroles for fall weather meals, I also adore simplicity … Meals that don’t take much effort and meals that amuse even the pickiest of eaters. Which, is exactly why I’m head over heals for charcuterie boards. Charcuterie boards can be fancy. Charcuterie boards can be simple. They can …
This month, my second born starts kindergarten! Where oh where has the time gone? Truly, I wonder, because – fun fact – I first contributed to Baby Gizmo shortly after he was born … SIX YEARS AGO! Here it is! I feel like my kids have grown up here at Baby Gizmo and it’s so …
Three weeks ago, my husband took the plunge into the keto diet. Ever since I’ve been on the lookout for recipes that fit this low-carb lifestyle AND make everyone else in our family happy and this Keto Taco Casserole. A friend recommended this taco casserole, and boy, was it a winner! I modified it a …
Well hello back to school! How are you? Busy? Yes, I’m sure! That’s why you’re going to LOVE these easy lunch box notes! I know packing lunches can get mega monotonous, especially when you’re doing more than one for the majority of the week days. So, pick one day a week to be your note …
Back to school for kids means back to school lunches for moms and dads! And that means you’re on the lookout for some healthy ideas… am I right? Today I’m excited to share a round up of protein snacks that will be a perfect addition to your child’s lunch. Not only are these items delicious, …
I have been so very excited to share this list of Audible recommendations with you! Because, for our family, this summer has been the summer of audiobooks. I’m loving them, my almost 2nd grader is loving them, my almost kindergartener is loving them, and even my toddler and baby seem amused. We listen to books, …
Ready for my deep dark mom confession? I’m sending my child to kindergarten and he cannot yet tie his own shoes. Parenting crime? Perhaps, but I have taken steps to avoid my son asking his teacher 20 times a day to help him tie his tennis shoes – I bought Laceez! Laceez are elastic no …