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January 15, 2025 by: Marla

Healthy Mini Chicken Broccoli Meatballs (BLW & Toddler)

baked chicken meatballs baby & toddler

Inside: You’ll want to double this recipe! These easy, healthy mini chicken broccoli meatballs are a family-favorite and perfect for baby-led weaning, toddlers, and the whole family.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Going to keep this recipe post short & sweet as there’s not much to say about these easy baked mini chicken meatballs, except that

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November 10, 2022 by: Marla

My Go-To Family Dinner Ideas (Baby through Big Kids)

my go-to family dinner ideas (weeknight, kid-friendly)

Inside: These are my go-to family dinner ideas that are on repeat in our house! No need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to making dinner. These meals are loved by my baby through my big kids.  You know that old saying about two things in life being certain: death and taxes? All moms know that the 3rd item missing from that list is:

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May 30, 2022 by: Marla

Freezer-Friendly Finger Food Recipes for Babies (9-12 months)

finger food recipes for 9-12 months

Inside: These finger food recipes are perfect for babies 9-12 months. Each recipe can be made in advance and is freezer-friendly.  Hey mama, you’re absolutely going to LOVE the roundup I have for you today.  Each of these finger food recipes are: And, most of the recipes only require 4 simple ingredients.  Yes, you read that right. 4 ingredients.  Feeding a 9-12 Month Old Baby

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February 27, 2022 by: Marla

What I Fed My 9 Month Old (Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule)

9 month old meal ideas

Inside: Let’s take a look at what I fed my 9 month old this week! This post shares easy meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a sample feeding schedule for a 9 month old baby. Starting solids can be really stressful, right?  With so much info out there, it’s difficult to know whether to do purees or baby-led weaning, what first foods to

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January 13, 2022 by: Marla

Mini Waffle Omelets for Baby & Toddler

mini waffle omelets for baby & toddler

Inside: These 4 ingredient mini waffle omelets are perfect for babies and toddlers. Packed with broccoli and cheese, they come together in minutes!  Okay, first things first. Do you have a Dash Mini Waffle Maker? I’ll admit, this was one of those “Do I really need this?” purchases, but after owning one for a while (in addition to a regular waffle maker), I can assure

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May 9, 2021 by: Marla

6 Month Old Baby-Led Weaning Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule

6 month old baby-led weaning

Inside: get easy 6 month old baby-led weaning meal ideas, a sample feeding schedule, plus a free printable planner! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Please note this information is not a substitute for medical advice. I am not a medical professional, this is simply based on my experience with my kids. Getting started with baby led weaning

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April 19, 2020 by: Marla

Mini Banana Oatmeal Cups for Baby & Toddler

Inside: Learn how to make these easy make-ahead Mini Banana Oatmeal Cups, perfect for baby-led weaning and toddlers. Little ones will love these fun mini (nutritious) bites of oatmeal. Oatmeal is this whole thing in our house. We don’t just do a plain bowl of oatmeal and call it a day. There’s a process – there are toppings, toppings, and more toppings. Like any good

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Inside: Ready for the kids to be home for 2 weeks? Instead of wondering “how do I keep my kids busy over Winter Break?” I’ll show you how to create a predictable (but festive!) daily winter break … [Read More...]

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What I Fed My Family This Week (Kid-Friendly Meal Ideas)

Inside: easy, healthy, kid-friendly meal ideas from my family of 5 AKA what I fed my kids this week. If you’re in need of ideas for quick breakfasts, healthy snacks to lunches & weeknight dinners … [Read More...]

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