Breakfast of Champions – Banana Nut Oatmeal
Nothing better than warmed bananas, oats and nutmeg with a side of Greek yogurt on this cloudy Seattle morning. 1/2 banana, peeled, sliced and warmed in microwave or stovetop 1/4 cup dried oats,...
View ArticleJamaican Black Bean, Banana and Mango Puree
Wow. I always knew these flavors worked well together but I never thought the latest and greatest experiment for my Little Man would be so dang delicious if I do say so myself. I’m excited, folks,...
View ArticleBanana Pear Vanilla Puree with Oats and Ricotta
I posted about pears a few weeks ago and I will reiterate. Pears are an amazing fruit full of good stuff like Vitamin C, Fiber and Potassium. They are also easy on digestion and can aid in a...
View ArticleGrandma’s Sweet Potato Puffs
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...
View ArticleOur Favorite Finger Foods!
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...
View Article“Monkey” Cakes with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
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...
View ArticleFIVE 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...
View ArticleMama’s Magic Shake
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...
View ArticleStrawberry Fruit Leather
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...
View ArticleWant to Brighten Your Day? {June Sensory Tub}
I had only one word in mind as I was creating this Montessori inspired June Sensory Tub: YELLOW. Granted we’ve been having lovely weather here in Seattle but we could use even more brightness to get us...
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