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April 12, 2025 by: Marla

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

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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 I’ve got you covered with these family favorites.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Feeding a family is a full-time job, right?

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August 18, 2024 by: Marla

Ultimate List of Back to School Meal Ideas (Freezer-Friendly) 

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Inside: Here’s your ultimate list of back to school meal ideas, all make-ahead or freezer-friendly! If you’ve got a busy school year coming up, you’re going to love this roundup of family-friendly ideas! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here. Freezer meals are a way of life once you become a mom. I haven’t met a busy weeknight

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April 17, 2022 by: Marla

1 Year Old Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule

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Inside: This 1 year old feeding schedule will make feeding your baby so much simpler. Get a sample menu, 1 year old meal ideas, plus answers to your most common questions on feeding a 12 month old. Hey mama! Are you feeling overwhelmed with the seemingly never-ending task of feeding your little one? Not to worry – today I’m going to teach you about the

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February 27, 2022 by: Marla

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

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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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May 9, 2021 by: Marla

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

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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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March 11, 2021 by: Marla

3 Year Old Meal Ideas & Feeding Schedule

3 year old meal ideas & feeding schedule

Inside: Looking for some easy 3 Year Old Meal Ideas? In this post I’m sharing what my 3 year old ate in a day, plus a simple feeding schedule to follow for less stressful mealtimes. If you’re in need of some healthy, practical, and most importantly – easy! – meal ideas for a 3 year old, you’re in the right place. Today I’m sharing what

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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: When should my 2 year old eat breakfast? The answer to this question largely depends on your daily routine. If

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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...]

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Everything I Meal Prepped for My Family of 5 This Week

Inside: Steal my easy family-friendly meal prep plan! Realistic, healthy ideas for Sunday meal prep for my family of 5.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure … [Read More...]

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