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August 8, 2019 by: Marla

Make-Ahead Preschool Lunch Ideas (No Reheating Required!)

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Your kids will love these easy, make-ahead preschool lunch ideas! Perfect for daycare, preschool or even on-the-go. Inside you’ll get our best tips for packing a lunch for your preschooler, plus after school snack ideas, best lunch gear, and essential tips for packing a picky eater’s lunchbox! Are you in back-to-school mode? Oh man, am I ever. This year my oldest daughter is starting Pre-K

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May 27, 2019 by: Marla

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

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Inside: get easy 8 month old baby-led weaning meal ideas, a sample feeding schedule, plus a free printable meal plan! So you’ve successfully started baby-led weaning at 6 months, and your baby is doing well with simple first foods. Avocado? Banana? Sweet potato? Yes. Yes. And Yes. And now you’re sort of wondering where to head next…so you Google or Pinterest to find tons of

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April 30, 2019 by: Marla

When Your Toddler Won’t Eat: Battles Fought & Lessons Learned

what to do when your toddler won't eat

Inside this post: practical, real life tips for what to do when your toddler won’t eat. How to handle picky eating, toddler dinnertime battles, plus how much a toddler really needs to eat. Hi, have we met? I’m Marla, and I am 100% solutions-oriented. If you come to me with your problems, I will listen. But I won’t be one of those friends who simply

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August 20, 2018 by: Marla

Easy Preschool Lunchbox Ideas (Bento Box, Warm Lunches & Store-Bought Snacks)

Inside: Easy and nutritious preschool lunchbox ideas for your toddler’s lunch! Warm lunches, bento boxes, and store-bought snack ideas – all in one place! Last week I shared my stress-free routine for preschool mornings. We discussed several “hacks” I use to get myself, my toddler and my baby out of the door on time every morning (you can click the picture below to read the

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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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April 16, 2018 by: Marla

Homemade Coconut Mango Baby Yogurt Melts

healthy toddler breakfast ideas | homemade mango baby yogurt melts

This recipe, Homemade Coconut Mango Baby Yogurt Melts, was created in partnership with Stonyfield Organic and Once Upon a Farm. Thank you for helping me support these sustainable brands that are better for our babies and better for our planet.  I’m starting to think I should change the name of this website to Because I Said So, Baby…And Yogurt Recipes. You might remember our popular Spinach

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January 22, 2018 by: Marla

Easy Baby-Led Weaning First Food Ideas

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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

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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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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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