Strawberry Fruit Leather

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Call it a supply versus demand thing. I was at the Farmers Market yesterday and the berries for the most part had disappeared…I found one vendor selling strawberries.  The rainy season started early here in Seattle and that does not bode well for strawberries, I was told. The poor little things get beaten up by [Read On]

Mama’s Magic Shake

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Let’s face it parents, every once in a while we need a boost. We work hard and we play hard, most often all for the sake of our kiddos. I have made “protein shakes” for years now but only recently, in a desperate attempt to find some sneaky way to integrate more iron into my [Read On]

FIVE Ways to Integrate OATS into a Kiddos Diet

Oats are a wonderful addition to your family’s diet. Oats are great for the heart, and packed with loads of fiber and protein, oats help your family start the day right.  They also contain antioxidants that protect the circulatory system. Some of you may have noticed that I get a wee bit obsessed with certain [Read On]

“Monkey” Cakes with Cinnamon and Nutmeg

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The Little Man is very interested in feeding himself these days, which, as you know, can pose a few problems. So in my search for that perfect finger food, I decided today to make pancakes. I used cutters to shape the cakes into a whale and a car (I let the Little Man choose which [Read On]

Our Favorite Finger Foods!

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Hello folks! It is that time – Finger Foods! Fun, right? Sure!  I am having fun with it so I thought I’d share a few of my favorites. String Cheese – buy in bulk packages, stick them in the fridge and pull when your little one gets hungry.  I usually let the cheese warm a [Read On]

Grandma’s Sweet Potato Puffs

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As some of you know I am currently pondering finger foods. A lot of them. My little guy is ten months old, has five teeth and is incredibly curious about what his mom and dad are eating.  I am sure you can all relate. I have tried many, have had success and failure. In any [Read On]