Entries in Meals (42)

Friday
Feb102012

Breastfeeding A Toddler

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Now that my daughter is a year old (and I don't intend to become pregnant) I continue to breastfeed her. Interestingly enough I have found that both of my kids bit me once really hard while nursing, enough to draw blood but after that just tend to nibble.

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Monday
Nov282011

Snowman Dishwasher Magnet

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Practical Point: While this may look like an ordinary scene, it's full of different ways for your growing toddler to learn. My son and I spent some time counting items and going over all the different colors on this magnet when we first put it up and still talk about it while making dinners.

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Wednesday
Nov092011

Baby Food Making 101

Strawberry

There I was, with two kids strapped into their booster seats at the kitchen table screaming and crying. I did what I could to console them but it didn't work...

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Monday
Oct032011

Rubbermaid 2-Step Molded Plastic Stool

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Having a designated area nearby the kitchen or eating area is a good way to maintain a routine of hand washing before and after meals.

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Monday
Jul042011

Cheerios Travel Container

cheerios

I picked this up at the store the other day because it looked handy for travel and it really is. Not to mention, I can use it for other dry cereals too.

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Wednesday
Jun292011

Making Cookies With Your Toddler

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I set out to make cookies with my toddler and I think I found a decent approach to it. The first thing I did was wait for him to go down for a nap...

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Monday
Jun132011

Vanilla Cupcake Pepperidge Farm Goldfish

goldfish

These taste so good, I don't prefer to regularly eat my children's food... especially my picky toddler's, but I seriously eat these by the handful!

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Wednesday
Jun012011

Sit Down Restaurant with Toddler and Infant

OliveGarden

I have been very brave when it comes to taking both my toddler and infant to a nice sit down dinner but I did attempt it a few weeks ago. We had a family dinner with my parents at Olive Garden. It was awesome and here are a few reasons why it went so well...

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Monday
May162011

Smiley Face Pancake Pan

Walk

This is probably one of the happiest breakfasts you'll ever make :-) Clean up will be a breeze and the resulting product will make you smile!

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Friday
Mar252011

2 Kids Under 2: Recovering From Birth

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Recovering from the birth of my daughter was a lot harder than I expected. My midwife gave me a set of instructions that proved very trying....

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