Author Archive | Gretchen Cleveland

5 Toddler Gifts Even Parents Love

By Gretchen Cleveland on November 15, 2019 in Mom

We have a tradition with our closest friends where we give their children the most obnoxious presents we can find. Past years’ prized gifts have included the infamous inflatable tyrannosaurus rex costume, an adult-sized ball, and the Pie In the Face game. Don’t worry, this list is not that list. In all our years of [...]

15 Children’s Books to Check Out

By Gretchen Cleveland on November 15, 2019 in Mom

I absolutely love reading, and one of my favorite things about becoming a mom has been diving into the magical world of children’s books. To me, children’s books are full of imagination and whimsy, and help form our kids’ perceptions of the world and of themselves. So, I wanted to share some children’s books you [...]

3 Quick and Yummy Weeknight Meals

By Gretchen Cleveland on November 7, 2019 in Food

I have a love-hate relationship with cooking. I love providing my family with nutritious, delicious meals, taking charge of our health and diet, and saving money on dining out. That said, my hatred for thinking about, making, and cleaning up those meals near trumps the things I love. Dinner is a daily struggle at the Cleveland [...]

Everything You Need to Start Meditating Today

By Gretchen Cleveland on October 25, 2019 in Mental Health and Self Care

If you’ve been following me along, you might have noticed I’m on a bit of a self-growth journey. I’ve been exploring a host of healthy practices, and this past April I added daily meditation to my routine. I’ve experienced so many great benefits from my meditation practice in such a short time that I wanted [...]

Top 10 Things I Love About Northern Colorado

By Gretchen Cleveland on September 20, 2019 in Northern Colorado

After having spent our entire lives in the Midwest, we moved to Northern Colorado last July. Though we’ve only lived here just over a year, we’ve fallen in love with this awesome community and region of the country. In case you’ve only lived in NoCo, or need some happy reminders why you live here, check [...]

What It’s Like to see a Naturopathic Doctor

By Gretchen Cleveland on July 23, 2019 in Health and Fitness, Mental Health and Self Care, Mom

I’ve always been interested in naturopathy and have wanted to see a naturopathic doctor; I like the idea of viewing my body as a whole, complex system. And I’ve taken the little kiddos to the doctor enough times to start to understand how different parts of our bodies are interconnected. I’m also a generally “healthy” [...]

Top 8 Hacks for Traveling with a Baby

By Gretchen Cleveland on June 21, 2019 in Family, Mom, Travel

Summer’s here! Hopefully you’re lucky enough to partake in some travel with your family this year. The first time we took baby on a plane (not to be confused with Snakes on a Plane), I made it a point to gobble up all the best travel tips from my frequent-flyer friends. Now, I want to [...]

3 At-Home Activities that are Kid and Tired-Mama Approved

By Gretchen Cleveland on May 17, 2019 in DIY, Family, Health and Fitness, Mental Health and Self Care, Mom, Parenthood

It seems a lot of us operate in a general state of tiredness. But sometimes, that tiredness reaches epic proportions and the thought of gallivanting around town with your energetic offspring is more than you can bear. In my experience, those days hit at the least opportune times, and often when I’ve already taxed my […]

What “You Are Enough” Means to Me

By Gretchen Cleveland on March 24, 2019 in Mental Health and Self Care, Mom, Parenthood

I’ve been seeing the phrase “you are enough” everywhere. On Insta. On t-shirts. On mugs. Hand lettered or in bold font. It seems that “you are enough” is the phrase du jour. On its surface, I get and agree with the idea of “you are enough.” I think that for many of us, this phrase […]

Throw Out Your Resolution and Set an Intention Instead

By Gretchen Cleveland on December 16, 2018 in Holidays, Mental Health and Self Care, Mom, Parenthood

It’s pretty well known that most of us don’t keep our New Years’ resolutions. According to this fun little poll, over half of us don’t even set any to begin with! Of those who do, the statistics aren’t bad, but the fact that a good majority of us don’t bother with resolutions tells me that […]

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