Because I Said So, Baby

Practical Solutions for Everyday Momlife

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Marla
    • Contact Marla
    • Disclosures & Legal
    • Digital Product Shipping Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Instagram Links
    • Sponsored
  • Mamahood
    • Pregnancy
    • Baby Mama
    • Breastfeeding
    • How-To
    • Favorite Products
  • Toddlerhood
    • 1 Year Olds
    • 2 Year Olds
    • 3 Year Olds
    • 4 Year Olds
    • Daily Routines
    • Toddler Parenting
    • Preschool Activities
    • How-To
  • Home & DIY
    • Home Management
    • Crafts & DIY
    • Cloth Diapering
    • Holidays & Seasons
  • Meal Ideas
    • Baby-Led Weaning
    • Toddler Meals
    • Toddler Snacks
    • Lunchbox Ideas
    • Holidays & Seasons
  • Shop
    • Store
      • My Account
      • My Cart
      • Checkout
    • My Amazon Store
    • Summer Survival Shopping Guide
    • Favorite Toddler Mealtime Products: Feeding Toddlers Shopping Guide

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

[ Read More ]

January 22, 2018 by: Marla

Easy Baby-Led Weaning First Food Ideas

easy baby-led weaning first food ideas

These simple, minimal-prep, baby-led weaning first food ideas are perfect for teaching a 6 month old how to eat.  To be honest, I’m not much for cliches, but when I think about the fact that it’s already January of 2018, I can’t help but wonder how I made it from 39 weeks pregnant last June to the New Year. Like, when did my baby become

[ Read More ]

September 28, 2017 by: Marla

3 Life-Changing Meal Planning Hacks

These meal planning hacks are without a doubt, life-changing. You’ll never meal plan the same way again. Dinnertime, things just got real.  =This post contains Amazon Affiliate links, you can read our full disclosure policy, here. 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

[ Read More ]

August 14, 2017 by: Marla

Easy Cheesy 4 Ingredient Broccoli Bites

broccoli bites recipe

These easy, cheesy broccoli bites are perfect for baby-led weaning! Simple to make, freezer-friendly, these little bites are the perfect make-ahead snack.  HEY! Be sure to check out the update on this recipe below in the *notes* section to find out how I’ve recently updated this recipe for my toddler. I’ve also updated a bunch of the photos on this recipe, so please enjoy all

[ Read More ]

August 15, 2016 by: Marla

8 Healthy Toddler Breakfast Ideas

8 Healthy Toddler Breakfast Ideas | how to get started with baby-led weaning

These healthy toddler breakfast ideas are perfect for busy mornings! You can make-ahead, freeze, and prep several of these recipes in advance. Each breakfast idea is packed with flavor and nutrition for your growing toddler!  When your toddler decides that they absolutely NEED to have eggs for breakfast every.single.morning, you start spending a lot of time thinking about new ways to make eggs. 🙂 And

[ Read More ]

Meet Marla

because I said so baby
the ultimate guide to all things play dough

The Ultimate Guide to Play Dough (Recipes, Storage & Activities)

Feeling Overwhelmed?

Daily Routines

my daily winter break routine with 3 kids

My Daily Winter Break Routine with 3 Kids 

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...]

Toddler Meals

kid-friendly meal ideas

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...]

HEY THERE!

Welcome to Because I Said So, Baby, where we're 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!
Read More…

Enroll in the Ultimate SAHM Course

stay at home mom

  • Contact Marla
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosures & Legal
  • Shop

Copyright © 2025 · Because I Said So, Baby LLC | As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases