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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 29, 2018 by: Marla

Healthy Meal Ideas for a Baby & Toddler (What I Fed My Kids This Week)

easy preschool lunchbox ideas | nutritious meal ideas for baby and toddler | practical solutions for picky eaters

These easy, healthy meal ideas are perfect for feeding a baby, toddler, and the rest of the family! As a full-time, stay-at-home mom of two, I am constantly searching for ways to simplify my life. I just do not have time for all the extra things, whatever those things may be. Over the last three years I have found various ways to save time on

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September 28, 2017 by: Marla

3 Life-Changing Meal Planning Hacks

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These meal planning hacks are without a doubt, life-changing. You’ll never meal plan the same way again. Dinnertime, things just got real.  Let’s do some math for a minute, shall we? I promise, it will be fun. We’ll call it Mom Math. Okay, so there are 7 days in a week and 24 hours in a day. Let’s say you spend: 3 hours sleeping 19,093

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August 29, 2016 by: Marla

Crazy Easy 3 Ingredient Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

I’m sorry, did I just say 3 ingredient slow cooker dinner? Yes, yes I did. But that’s crazy, you can’t make anything with just 3 simple ingredients! On the contrary, dear reader. We most definitely can. Not only will these 3 ingredient slow cooker dinners be easy, fast, and utterly delicious, they can also be made in the slow cooker. HOLD THE PHONES. Ya heard

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August 22, 2016 by: Marla

Easy Back-to-School 30 Minute Dinner Ideas

Need some quick recipes for back-to-school? These 30 minute dinner ideas are easy, healthy, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights. True confession. When I was in college I was borderline obsessed with Rachel Ray’s 30 Minute Meals on Food Network. Yes, apparently college was that exciting for me. Any of my friends can attest to this. I know a lot of people find her annoying

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August 1, 2016 by: Marla

No Recipe Required: Dinner Ideas from Real Moms

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These easy, no-recipe-required dinner ideas are perfect for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table fast, but have very little food on hand!  For the past couple of weeks I’ve been sharing my weekly meal plan inspired by my Pinterest Boards. These are meals that I’ve actually been cooking for my family every night, one year old included. Most weeks I use

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July 18, 2016 by: Marla

My Pinterest Meal Plan Week 4 + Meal Planning Tips!

I would consider myself a pretty money-conscious person (except where Target is concerned). But if I go to the store without a meal plan, it’s all over. I know you know this struggle. It’s like that old adage: never go food shopping on an empty stomach. How about, never go food shopping without a meal plan? Not only does this help save money, it’s also a safe

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Welcome to Because I Said So, Baby, where we are sharing practical solutions for everyday momlife. Where you can find everything from simple baby-led weaning recipes to practical toddler parenting tips. So put those kids down for a nap, grab some coffee, and stay awhile!
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How to Make Life Easier with a Baby & Toddler 

Inside: These life-changing tips will help you learn to manage your baby and toddler as a stay-at-home mom. Feeling overwhelmed? We’re about to turn things around, mama! My phone buzzed at … [Read More...]

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Easy Lunchbox Ideas for 1 Year Olds (Preschool, Daycare, or At Home)

Inside: These easy lunchbox ideas for 1 year olds are perfect for preschool, daycare, or serving lunch at home. Quick and healthy ideas toddlers will love. Today I’m going to share my … [Read More...]

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