That Mama Gretchen

It was our fourth nap attempt. Almost an hour into the actual beginning of nap time. That means 4 rounds of story, Bible, prayers, hugs + kisses, milk, music and lights out. As I calmly looked down at my blonde haired firecracker I said, “It’s time to rest, close your eyes, go to sleep and […]

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Currently

Coveting / / / these. Imagining / / / a world where DIYs happened much quicker and with less effort than they do in real life. Asking / / / why I stay up so late. I mean, 11:15, Gretchen? Really? Why are you up? Oh, that’s right … season 3 of Pretty Little Liars […]

Top 5 Things to Kick Off Your Father’s Day Weekend

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Warner Bros. When it comes to holidays and celebrations our family is all about going big. Birthdays aren’t just days – they’re weeks (sometimes we even talk it into being a month of celebration)! Holidays like Father’s Day is definitely a weekend worth of […]

Life Lately

If you haven’t downloaded the Beautiful Mess app for iPhone, your picture life is not living to the fullest. I’m mildly obsessed. I mean … here’s a peek at what it can do. Lovin’ it! I attended a favorite things party last week. You take 4 of your favorite items, $6 or less, and when […]

Style File | Goodbye Bikinis & a GIVEAWAY!

A few weeks ago I purchased a Groupon for Great Wolf Lodge – it was our family’s collaborative gift for my sister’s college graduation. We were all pretty excited for the mini getaway … well, all except for my mom and I who had the joy of finding new swimsuits. Yeah – swimsuits post baby. […]

The List

For the last few months I’ve been keeping track of bucket list items on my phone. Things I want to do, but will have to be intentional about doing. Not really a to-do list that I’ll scratch off just to be done with it, but more of a “I hope these dreams come true” list […]

Mini Style File | Mocc Talk

chilling in the church nursery … button up, thrifted via target | pants, h&m | moccs, c/o freshly picked off to class to see “frands” … tunic & leggings, thrifted | cardi, h&m | moccs, c/o freshly picked Eek! Mini Style File has arrived at That Mama Gretchen – so much more darling […]

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 […]

Mama, We’re So Close!

Awhile back I entered this photo of Max and I into the Natural Parents Network Flickr Photo Contest. The prompt for entries was, “What Does Natural Parenting Really Look Like?” And this … this is so us :) Max in comfy jammies talking to me through grunts and smiles and tickles. Me wearing […]

Currently

Eating / / / Mongolian beef for dinner. Chocolate chip cookies for dessert. Because life is not living without dessert … after the kiddos bedtime, of course. Loving / / / Jemma’s infatuation with picture taking. She loves grabbing my camera, or my phone or my old Kodak that I’ve passed on to her and […]

Hi Ho Hi Ho, It’s Back To Work He Goes

It’s true! Dominic has been back to work for three weeks now! Praise the Lord!!! He was actually offered two different positions by two great companies about a week apart in late April. We weighed the pros and cons of each and landed on the perfect place for him. He’s working for a national lumber […]