Reasons You Need to Read Food Labels

4 Reasons You Need to Read Food Labels

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprout Organic Foods for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I am slightly obsessive about food labels ever since I discovered that I have a gluten intolerance, and even more so with the kids. When your kids are growing, it’s important to make sure…

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It’s Okay To Be A Regular Organic Mom

It's Okay To Be A Regular Organic Mom

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprout Organic Foods for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Parenting is hard, y’all. As a mom, I’m expected to do everything from volunteering for the PTA to making our own baby food. Not to mention that I work full time, keep the house…

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Put A {delicious} Stop To Chipmunk Cheek Stuffing

Are you tired of your baby stuffing their cheeks at meal time? Try a new texture from GerberChewU! #Ad

This post is sponsored by GERBER® From a developmental perspective, chewing is a huge milestone! But if you don’t teach your baby how to chew…it can be scary. Ideally, you would be able to offer a gradual texture progression as you introduce purees to help your baby make an easy transition to actual solids…. I know…

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The Comprehensive Guide To Baby Led Weaning

Is your baby ready to start solids? If so, consider baby led weaning. It's safe, fun, and your baby gets to experience real food right away!

I’m feeling slightly sentimental since The Baby’s first birthday. Yup. He’s not a baby anymore…. So rather than cry about it (I’ve done enough of that this month!), I figured I’d reminisce. Because…well, he’s my last baby! *sniff* I have had a lot of moms ask me about starting solids, and many are surprised to…

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Mommy’s Little Foodie: Week 12 + No More Avocados

mommy's little foodie week 12

I can’t believe that it’s been 12 whole weeks! I know I probably say that more than I should because it’s only natural that Smalls will keep getting older…but WOW. Little man is moving toward wanting to feed himself, too.   He’s getting REALLY good at trying to eat the remote. Doesn’t that sound absolutely…

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Mommy’s Little Foodie: Week 11 + Apple Banana Prune Puree

mommy's little foodie week 11: prunes

I am sad to report that Smalls does NOT like watermelon. At all. Even with avocado (as a side dish). He makes gagging noises (without food in his mounth) and covers his mouth with his hands. I thought that he would LOVE watermelon-it’s sweet, refreshing…but, alas, he does not.He also doesn’t do well with prune…

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Mommy’s Little Foodie: Week 10 + The Mesh Feeder Incident

mommy's little foodie week 10: the mesh feeder incident

First of all, I want to say THANK YOU to all of my followers, wherever you are. I really, truly appreciate all of your support. And now…back to Smalls’ food adventures. This week didn’t necessarily go as planned, but it was good nonetheless. We did introduce watermelon with a mesh feeder to not-so-great reviews. I…

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My 9 Essential Mommy Must-Haves

My 9 Essential Mommy Must-Haves

I am constantly amazed at people who act like some of my ‘necessities’ are completely foreign to them. I’ll admit that I do my research, spend an inordinate amount of time stalking other mom blogs, and am very forward when speaking to those more experienced to me. For example, I cloth diaper, and I love…

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