finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
4 years ago, Dominic and I took a stroll in downtown Centralia. We were hours away from saying “I do”. It feels like 100 years ago and yesterday all at the same time. It amazes me how God brings two people together. We are truly blessed. Dominic, We have experienced so much this last year […]
The last 7 months have been … well, they’ve been too hard to put into words. Awful.Scary.Empowering. There. That’s a few words. I never planned to return to work after having a baby. I knew I wanted to stay at home. I knew it was where I belonged. Adulthood brought about a different reality and […]
I’m so inspired my other mamas out there! The internet is a wonderful place to find fabulous ideas, projects, recipes, and friends :) Yes! I must make these :) DIYs make my heart go pitter patter Sometimes I just want life to revolve around me I love so many of these t-shirts, especially the Dandy […]
Dear Jemma, So many times this week Daddy and I have been amazed at how quickly you are growing up. It seems just like yesterday that we bundled up your tiny 8 pounds 10 ounces and traveled home to start our life as a family of three. Now we can hardly remember what it […]
Hay-yo folks! This is her new “smile” for the camera – nose scrunch and squint :) Lemon snuggle blanket for my girl, not quite done, but getting close! Estate sale score – rusted cast iron, ready for some steel wool The best morning companion, she loves helping me get ready for work You say […]
Jolene is the talented gal behind locoMOmomma. She specializes in beautifully crocheted baby toys like rattles, teethers, play food, and clutchies. dragon rattle, too sweet! What’s a clutchy you ask? Well, good question :) LocoMOmomma has whipped up fabulous organic clutchies which keeps toys close at hand with no metal or plastic pieces! It’s every […]
Soon, very soon these little doilies … will become this … Source When I first caved and joined Pinterest, this doily table runner was one of my very first pins. I adore how whimsical it looks. It’s terribly unique and oh-so-perfect! My lovely ma scored a boatload of vintage doilies at a retirement home garage […]
So sorry for the crazy, double-speed video! I tried again after uploading to Vimeo. Thanks for all your encouragement too! I’m super excited for this next season of life :) Announcement – SAHM from That Mama Gretchen on Vimeo.
With a little over 10 months of experience, here’s what I would consider my MUST HAVES for nursing … Most reliable nursing pads All natural nipple cream Favorite nursing bra – Bravado Bliss Best resource book I’d also recommend a hefty stock of burp cloths. I made my own out of fun flannels. And, most […]
I wholeheartedly plan to retire at the beach. It has to happen. I love it there uber much. Uber = more than alot. Jemma and Mama celebrating 10 months! Sand loving baby First touch of a Pacific wave :) Ocean kisses Born to be at the beach!
Here’s another round of Star Worthy … I’m really feelin’ doilies these days, especially this garland Thoughts on being a full-time mama “Falling in love and getting your heart broken, all at the same time” – so true! Thrift List – old highchair for this project This camera bag is on my birthday list – […]