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March 16, 2025 by: Marla

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

the ultimate guide to all things play dough

Inside: All things play dough, all in one place! Get my easy recipes for homemade play dough, how to organize & store your supplies, plus simple activities for toddlers and preschoolers. This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Love it or hate, play dough is one of the easiest sensory activities to have on hand.  I get that

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January 15, 2025 by: Marla

Healthy Mini Chicken Broccoli Meatballs (BLW & Toddler)

baked chicken meatballs baby & toddler

Inside: You’ll want to double this recipe! These easy, healthy mini chicken broccoli meatballs are a family-favorite and perfect for baby-led weaning, toddlers, and the whole family.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read our full disclosure policy, here.  Going to keep this recipe post short & sweet as there’s not much to say about these easy baked mini chicken meatballs, except that

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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

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June 24, 2016 by: Marla

Baby-Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas

baby led weaning breakfast eggs

These simple, nutritious baby-led weaning breakfast ideas are perfect for babies, toddlers, and even mom. Hey Mama, thinking of getting started with baby-led weaning? Be sure to read this comprehensive guide, first 🙂 Before having kids, were you a breakfast person? True story: I used to rush out of the door on my way to work having eaten nothing but peanut butter on toast and

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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...]

Toddler Meals

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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...]

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