That Mama Gretchen

Every Breastfeeding Journey Is Different, Every One Is Special

Welcome to the World Breastfeeding 2013 Blog Carnival cohosted by NursingFreedom.org and The San Diego Breastfeeding Center! This post was written for inclusion in the WBW 2013 Blog Carnival. Our participants will be writing and sharing their stories about community support and normalizing breastfeeding all week long. Find more participating sites in the list at […]

So, You Wanna Milkshare?

Diagnosis: Excess Lipase

A Year With My Nursling

Finding a Nanny to Be Part of My Village

The History of Jayhawk Fandom

We do not live in Kansas. Or even close. Actually, I’m the only one who has even visited. So, we get questions quite often as to why we’re fans of the Kansas Jayhawks. Why our whole family dresses the part during March Madness. Why Max is already practicing “Rock Chalk” as his first phrase. I […]

Lately

Attended the most beautiful bridal shower on Sunday – aren’t these centerpieces presh? And oh the macaroons that were there (not pictured, obviously because they were all eaten). Kind of obsessed with pistachio and almond ones. Then today, we went swimming and saw a mermaid – Jemma was thrilled! Chelsea commented on my […]

He’s a Mover and a Shaker

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Huggies, but all my opinions are my own. #HuggiesSlipOn @pmedia http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO Max, he’s a mover and a shaker. So, when we’re out and about or tossin’ and turnin’ at night, I opt for a little extra protection in the […]

Four in a Bed and Everywhere Else These Babies Sleep

Cosleeping is a unique thing. Kind of taboo in many conversations. Something not often discussed, but definitely a part of every day reality for a lot of families. It’s a part of parenting I never really thought about before becoming a mama. But now, it’s normal and something our family truly loves. With two babies […]

Pioneer Woman Copycat

I’m back with another round of Pioneer Woman copycat recipes. First round here. Ree Drummond is seriously one of my favorite gals and her food is just scrumptious! Perfect Pot Roast ★★★★★ We buy a 1/4 of a cow every year and I had some roasts I didn’t really know how to cook. So, I […]

Mini Style File | I’m Kinda Jelly

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Jelly Beans but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #JellysAreBack #jbeans http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO Jemma’s very first pair of jellys arrived in the mail last week and she’s been wearing them nonstop. Thus, we documented 3 days of Jelly Bean […]