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  • FEATURED

    Baby’s First Cold

    09/18 /No Comments

    Well this has been fun! Coop starting showing symptoms Saturday night and it went downhill in a hurry. I suppose I can’t complain that he is just getting his first cold at seven months old. I of course immediately started looking for any homeopathic remedies possible and got to work. Here is the timeline: Saturday: Symptoms very mild Sunday: Left side sinus started clogging. I gave him a bath and used a bowl with hot water for steam adding eucalyptus drops for him to breathe in. We also have a cool mist humidifier in his room which is a must have living in Colorado. He went to bed as normal but three…

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    Being a Mama Past & Present

    09/12 /7 Comments

    This weekend we had dinner with friends of ours that are expecting. During our conversation the topic of being a mom now vs. 50 years ago came up. It got me thinking of my own childhood (I am 41) vs. the life that our son will have/grow up in now. My mom was able to stay home and sell Avon with me and while I would like to be a stay at home mom it isn’t feasible. Women now are expected to be career driven as well as a wife and a mom. In turn we are more financially secure than my parents were. I don’t remember ever having play-dates.…

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  • For Lil One's,  RECIPES GALORE

    Zucchini & Apple Puree Stage 2 Purée

    09/07 /No Comments

    🥒🍎 A Sweet, Simple Stage 2 Purée Your Baby Will Love When you find a combo that’s both nutritious and naturally sweet, you make it on repeat — and this Zucchini and Apple Purée has been a favorite in our house. It’s gentle on tiny tummies, packed with vitamins, and perfect for babies transitioning into Stage 2 blends. The best part? It takes just a few ingredients and only a few minutes to whip up! 🧡 Why This Purée Works for Stage 2 Introduces new flavor combos Easy to digest Naturally sweet without added sugar Smooth, silky texture Freezer-friendly for easy meal prep 🍽 Ingredients 1 apple (sweet varieties like…

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  • REAL LIFE

    Eat, Play & Sleep Schedule

    09/06 /2 Comments

    While we are not “sleep training” per say we are on a schedule. As I mentioned previously a routine is paramount! He is still not sleeping well in his crib but I have hopes this will change soon! This schedule is very flexible and can be modified to your baby. Mama’s if you have any advice and tips you would like to share please do!

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    Mango Banana Puree Stage 2

    09/02 /No Comments

    Ingredients: 1 mango, cut into chunks 1 banana Preparation: Place the mango and banana chunks in to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Serve.

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  • For Lil One's,  RECIPES GALORE

    Pears, Peaches & Strawberries Stage 2

    08/31 /No Comments

    Ingredients: 3 cups strawberries, cored 2 cups pears, peeled, cored and chopped 1.34 cups peaches, pitted and chopped Directions: Place pears and peaches in saucepan, just covering with water.  Simmer gently until tender.  Drain water.  Transfer pears, peaches and strawberries to blender.  Puree until desired consistency is reached, adding water if needed.

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    Mango, Apple & Carrot Puree Stage 2

    08/29 /No Comments

    Wonderful Stage 2 Food! Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped baby carrots 1 cup chopped mango 1 cup peeled and chopped apple Preparation Put carrots in a steamer pot over boiling water for 3 minutes. 2. Add mango and apple for 2 minutes or until everything is fork tender. 3. Put in a food processor until smooth. 4. Cool and serve.

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    Apples + Butternut Squash+ Carrots Puree Stage 2

    08/23 /No Comments

    My new found favorite and my lil man’s too is butternut squash! He is still in stage 1 foods but will graduate to stage 2 soon and I am excited to make this for him. You will need: 2 Organic Apples 1/2 Organic Butternut Squash cooked 3 medium Organic Carrots Instructions  1- Core and chop apples. 2- Cut butternut squash in half, seed and peel. If cooked the peel comes right off. 3- Peel and chop carrots into small chunks. 4- Place apples and carrots into a medium steam basket over boiling water, covered, for 15 minutes. When fork tender they are done. 5- Let cool slightly and add the…

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  • REAL LIFE

    DIY Drive-In Movie Cars for Kids (Easy Craft for Home Movie Nights!)

    08/22 /6 Comments

    Remember the excitement of pulling into an old-school drive-in movie theater? Now your littles can experience that same joy — right at home! With just a few simple craft supplies and a cardboard box, you can create the cutest DIY drive-in cars that make movie night feel extra special. What You’ll Need Cardboard boxes large enough for kids to sit in Black paper plates (for wheels) Construction paper Paint in your choice of “car color” Extra colors for taillights and headlights Glue or hot glue Marker or paint pen for names How to Make DIY Drive-In Movie Cars Turn ordinary cardboard boxes into adorable mini-cars your kids can “drive” while…

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  • REAL LIFE

    Yogurt Silly Putty

    08/22 /No Comments

    I found this on smartschoolhouse.com. They have a YouTube page as well if you prefer a video how to. Ingredients: Corn starch Yogurt (we used strawberry yogurt). Make sure it’s a yogurt without chunks of fruit. Directions: Mix together 1 cup of yogurt and 3/4 cups of corn starch When the mixture is no longer sticky, pick it up and roll the putty into a ball (to further mix the yogurt and corn starch) If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in additional corn starch. If it’s too dry, add a bit more yogurt   It’s so soft and addicting to play with. Plus it smells pretty good too! A little soap…

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