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Did you know that a baby’ first foods should be egg yolk and not a cereal? I don’t know how or why this information slipped through the cracks, and why on God’s green earth that pediatricians and a whole host of other “professionals” recommend you should give your baby rice cereal or oatmeal as their… [read more]
I started making Penelope’s lunch this summer when she went to preschool summer camp for the month of June. I was excited back then and I am even more excited now that she is back in preschool. Making lunches just fits with my personality. It’s something to plan, create and organize. I like thinking about… [read more]
I made some simple popsicles for Penelope’s end-of-the-school-year party earlier this month. They such were a hit with most of the kids that I was glad I made such a big batch. I have found that forming popsicles in an ice cube tray is the perfect size for toddlers. If I give Penelope a larger… [read more]
Holiday’s usually give me a little anxiety. The sugar consumption that goes along with the holiday’s make me nervous. If you are able to host your own Easter Egg hunt and can have control over the things inside, here is a great list of non-candy ideas to get you going. dried fruit stickers nuts… [read more]
Penelope is a mildly picky eater. She wont eat everything that is put in front of her like she did when she was a baby (we did baby led weaning), but there are still plenty of healthy and nutritious things she will eat. Here are her Top 10: 1. Eggs. Scrambled, fried, hard boiled,… [read more]
When I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it. And of course, whenever I see I recipe, I like to figure out how to make it easier and more simplified, without losing flavor. I wanted to make the recipe, very similar to how I make Penelope’s smoothies so she would be more… [read more]
Earlier this summer, I was lucky enough to be sent a Baby Brezza One Step Baby Food Maker to review. Since we did Baby Led Weaning with Penelope, I never got into making pureed baby food. Although, I did make one recipe, before I decided to let her try to eat pieces of whatever we were eating. If… [read more]
Some health experts will tell you that if you eat perfectly then you don’t need any supplements. Other experts say, even if you eat perfectly, you still can’t meet all your nutritional needs without supplements. Although I am certainly not an expert, I am in the other camp, and I am a big fan of… [read more]
The Learning Tower we got for Valentine’s Day is as awesome as I had hoped and dreamed. No more Penelope standing on a chair with the possibility of her cracking her head open at any moment. She LOVES to stir and help. I put about a cup of dried lentils in a bowl and she… [read more]
I started making fruit smoothies for Penelope when she was about 8 months, maybe even a little younger, I can’t remember. Note to self for next baby: write shit like that down!! My love for smoothies has just gotten deeper over time. They are a powerhouse and workhorse in my arsenal for making sure Penelope… [read more]
So this was supposed to be a post about toddler smoothies, but as I started typing, it digressed into a post about raw eggs. Are Raw Egg Yolks Safe for Babies? Last night my husband and I got into an all out brawl because he noticed me putting raw egg yolk into the blender and… [read more]
I came across the EIO Sippy Cup on a random google search and immediately fell in love. I am ga-ga for mason jars and the concept of a safe, mason jar cup with a lid was just too awesome to not make an immediate purchase. Penelope got another one for Christmas so now she has… [read more]
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