My 3 year old Miles had a potluck breakfast at his school and he suggested we bring some oatmeal muffins. They were part of my breakfast meal prep and are still a favorite way to start the day around here. Since the recipe is super simple, it was a perfect activity for us to do together. We are always looking… Read More
This isn’t just about cooking. Nor is it about only cooking elaborate meals with your toddler. Essentially, it’s about establishing a space where your child can be independent, confident and learn real life skills. You can do as little or as much as you want, as there are some easy changes you can make to your kitchen for it to… Read More
Fast, healthy, make ahead breakfast? Yes, please! This breakfast meal prep is going to make life sooo much easier. Mornings are a little crazy around here. As I’m sure it is for many families heading out the door for school or daycare drop off or work. Or all of the above. Of course my 3 year old Miles has no… Read More
If you are getting started on making your own baby food, I’m sure you are wondering what you need and how to get going. Seeing the meal plan instructions with all the materials needed may be a little much to take in at one time. So a good place to start is being prepared by getting everything you need in… Read More
Transitioning to a one year old is a big change! They start walking and talking more, we have to figure out a new toddler schedule and explore toddler meal ideas now that they have transitioned out of baby food. Regardless if you are an amazing cook or don’t cook at all. If your one year old loves everything or barely… Read More
Take a deep breath. You almost have a one year old. Eek! It’s exciting and sad all at the same time! As I write this my son Ellis is 11 months old and WOW, so many new things all the time. Practicing walking (not quite there yet), saying “dada”, and learning to feed himself. Lots of exciting milestones and creating… Read More
This month is all about making baby food even more fun with spices, new ingredients AND showing how budget friendly it is! This plan is for one month of stage 2 homemade baby food recipes (8-10 months old). *Make sure to read the intro to making baby food if your baby is younger than 8 months! Save this one and… Read More
Making homemade baby food does not have to be another chore! It can actually be really enjoyable and I personally love making it. I have never bought jarred food for my first son Miles that is 2 and ½ and am now making it for my second son Ellis who is 7 months old. I say that ONLY to tell… Read More
I’ve been cooking and meal planning for a while. Not always consistently though. As part of our save money live on one income mission 2017, we decided that our food budget needed the most work. Like a lot of work! So I set off to learn more and truly create a plan, a beginners meal planning guide that includes everything we… Read More