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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. Mama Gretchen (www.thatmamagretchen.com).

Our family is rolling through some big transitions this Christmas season and rather than feel grumpy/annoyed/depressed about how I imagined things would be and how they’re not, I’m taking these changes as the opportunity to start some new traditions! My little ones are two and four so Christmas is magical in every sense of the word. My …

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Year after year I find myself trying to hide the special Santa wrapping paper. High atop my closet, in the garage … anywhere my sneaky little Christmas-loving kiddos won’t see it! In the past, I’ve stayed up late, wrapping Santa gifts in his special wrapping paper and tucking them beneath our fireplace, but, no more! …

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The calendar has turned and it is time to welcome November. Goodbye, Halloween decor! Hello, Thanksgiving season. If I’m being completely honest I appreciate the beautiful options for Thanksgiving decor 10x more than the bright orange and scary Halloween choices out there. Fall is supposed to be full of harvest, rich tones, and coziness – and …

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Ready to get your Halloween costume planning on? Good! Because I’m excited to share some fabulous ideas for families with multiple children! I love nothing more than coordinating outfits. Planning for family photos is my jam and sometimes, without being intentional, I dress my kids in themes (Disney, all black, pops of a color, forest …

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Coordinating sibling costumes are just the cutest! Aren’t they? So, with Halloween around the corner, I called out to my mama tribe and asked them for the best sibling costumes from over the years. THEY DELIVERED! Scroll to see some really amazing ideas for sisters and brothers! I just love the variety, the simplicity, and …

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Why go dairy-free in your eating habits? Here’s a few common reasons … Dairy sensitivity or intolerance Gut healing Nursing mama starting an elimination diet to help baby’s digestion, mood or skin Reduce calories I’m on the very forefront of exploring dairy-free eating and I’ve been learning a lot about alternatives and culinary styles that …

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