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hi! I'm Gretchen.

the original dietitian food photographer · gluten-free recipe developer · experienced food stylist · happy wife · momma of three · food lover

gretchenbrownrd@gmail.com

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The balance of intention... • This is what I’m

The balance of intention...
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This is what I’m learning is one of the keys to figuring out these lives we lead. Especially here at the start of a new year when all of the focus is on being resolute and purposeful.
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The balance of direction and rolling with life is a challenging one, but I’m coming to find it’s a good way to feel successful, productive, and grateful for the path along the way.
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This is my hope for the year... dreaming my dreams, but holding on to them with loose hands in order to receive unplanned gifts that each day has in store for me.

Happy New Year, friends.... I have to admit there

Happy New Year, friends.... I have to admit there is something about the symmetry of 2020 that makes me think this will be a good year. At least my OCD number nerd self will enjoy writing it for 366 days (cause it’s a leap year...which is also exciting!)
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Seee... surely it’ll be a good one. ✨🎆

Guess I oughta go unpack the toy room that’s bee

Guess I oughta go unpack the toy room that’s been unorganized since we moved in last July.
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I’ll either be investing in storage cabinets or a flame thrower for that room. I haven’t decided. Silent prayers on my behalf requested.

Some moms and dads can hardly wait for school to s

Some moms and dads can hardly wait for school to start again.... but not this mom.
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I won’t lie. There are moments that my kids make me want to run away. My two little ones can be at each other’s throats. My son wants me to make him food every 45 minutes. But... if I could have a whole year of these two weeks off of school.... where there’s nothing to wake up early for, there are still homemade cookies in the kitchen, we wear pajama pants a lot, my husband can take off a few days, we stay up late watching movies, and most everyone is merry and bright and well rested.
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This. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This is my favorite time of year.

I’ve just realized I hardly took a single photo

I’ve just realized I hardly took a single photo of Christmas this year. No family portrait. No Christmas card sent. No capturing every single gift opened. No videos of revealing both a cat and a dog as early Christmas presents.
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But, gosh it was nice. To be in the moment. To not be behind a phone or camera. To sit and watch and enjoy. And be. To hold my kids and watch them play with a cup of coffee in my hand instead of a phone.
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I think my husband snapped a pic or two so 2019 Christmas isn’t entirely forgotten on paper. But a new home, new kitty, new puppy, and being together with family sure made it one to remember for me!
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Merry Christmas, Happy holidays to you all... I hope it was one to remember for you too! ✨

Maybe I’m drenched and waiting in the rain for t

Maybe I’m drenched and waiting in the rain for the 6th grade Christmas party to let out, but my heart is home, dry, warm, and constructing this gingerbread house again.
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If only in my dreams. Today.
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Find the grain-free gingerbread recipe on my site to make it too!

Bring on the Christmas baking! For me that’s why

Bring on the Christmas baking! For me that’s why it’s the most wonderful time of the year!
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What’s your very favorite thing to bake during the holidays?
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For me, it’s almost always gingerbread. But sugar cookies and Linzer cookies are close seconds!

“The humblest of tasks get beautified if loving

“The humblest of tasks get beautified if loving hands do them” - Louis May Alcott
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And now I’ll forever line my cakes with dried, sweetened golden fruit.
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A sneak peek at what’s coming soon to my site.

“We must find the time to stop and thank the peo

“We must find the time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” -JFK
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. May your table be surrounded by grateful people you love and topped with delicious dishes that fill your bellies.

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