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June 15, 2018 by: Marla

5 Screen-Free Summer Activities for Toddlers

5 Screen-Free Summer Activities for Toddlers

This post, 5 Screen-Free Summer Activities for Toddlers, was created in partnership with Stonyfield Organic and Badger Balm Sunscreen. Thank you for supporting these B-Corp brands that are better for our bodies and better for our planet! This summer we are all about getting outdoors, embracing the heat, and exploring new places. Some things on our summer bucket list include: Splash Pad Berry Picking Farmer’s Market Wildlife Sanctuary

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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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November 22, 2016 by: Marla

Spiced Pumpkin-Gingerbread Holiday Brunch Waffles

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This post, Spiced Pumpkin-Gingerbread Waffles was created in partnership with Stonyfield and King Arthur Flour. As always, all opinions and photographs are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting these amazing brands! These warm, spiced-pumpkin-gingerbread, fall waffles are the perfect decadent (but healthy) brunch treat to serve your family or guests this holiday season! Confession: the only thing I love just as much as pumpkin

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September 28, 2016 by: Marla

No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Fro-Yo Bites with Cranberry-Granola Crust

stages of breastfeeding | no-bake pumpkin pie fro-yo bites

This shop, No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Fro-Yo Bites with Cranberry-Granola Crust, has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions and photographs are mine. #BetterWithCraisins #CollectiveBias I know it’s not technically October yet, but I’m already going super strong with my pumpkin game. Had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season (#basic), stocked up on my craft pumpkins for decorating, and now

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September 5, 2016 by: Marla

Essential Healthy Fats for Babies & Toddlers (And How to Cook With Them)

most commonly asked questions about baby-led weaning | essential healthy fats for baby and toddler

Make sure that your baby or toddler is getting the essential healthy fats they need with this simple guide – including easy recipes and practical tips from a mom of two.  Remember in the 90s when everyone got really scared of fats for a hot minute? Everything quickly became “low-fat” and “no-fat” and “reduced fat” and suddenly according to the USDA guidelines a Poptart was

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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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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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