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March 26, 2023 by: Marla

Easy Cheesy 3 Ingredient Baked Taquitos

Inside: This is hands-down one of my kids’ favorites meals. These 3 ingredient baked taquitos are quick to make, budget and freezer-friendly, plus they pack up great for lunchboxes the next day! I promise to keep this recipe post short & sweet, as there’s not much to say about these taquitos except that they’re a dinnertime favorite in our house.  I won’t pretend that these

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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: Easy to make Nutritious  Make-ahead  Freezer-friendly Baby and toddler-friendly And, most of the recipes only require 4 simple ingredients.  Yes, you read that

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August 21, 2020 by: Marla

Quick 2 Year Old Breakfast Ideas

2 year old breakfast ideas

Inside: Need some quick 2 year old breakfast ideas? This list includes make-ahead, freezer-friendly options to help you get a quick and nutritious breakfast on the table for your toddler. Looking for some make-ahead 2 year old breakfast ideas? The ideas listed below are all: Make-ahead Freezer-friendly Perfect for meal prep Toddler-friendly Easy to customize! When should my 2 year old eat breakfast? The answer

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May 6, 2020 by: Marla

Easy & Healthy Toddler Lunch Ideas

easy & healthy & easy toddler lunch ideas

Inside: Find easy and healthy toddler lunch ideas. These simple ideas are great for toddlers, preschoolers, and even “big” kids. Whether you’re looking for make-ahead ideas, easy ways to reuse leftovers, or ideas you can throw together quickly – I’ve got you covered. As I’m writing this post, we’re currently on week 8 (I think?) of “stay at home” orders. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom

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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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June 14, 2017 by: Marla

Best Gluten-Free Foods for Baby-Led Weaning

gluten-free foods for baby-led weaning

Gluten-free? I’ve got you covered. If you want to try the baby-led weaning method, but your little one has allergies, I have some easy recipe ideas you’ll want to check out! I know. Gluten-free? Before you roll your eyes, I’m not just jumping aboard the gluten-free-trend bandwagon. Me + Bread = Life. However, with baby # 2 on the way any day now and my

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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

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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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Daily Routines

2 year old sleep schedule

2 Year Old Sleep Schedule with 1 Nap or No Nap

Inside: Today I’m sharing my 2 year old sleep schedule with 1 nap or no nap. Confused about what time your 2 year old should be napping or even what to do if they won’t nap? In this post we’ll cover … [Read More...]

Toddler Meals

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

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

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 … [Read More...]

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