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How to make pureed peas for babies It just so happens that one of Itty Bitty’s favorite things to eat are peas mixed with carrots. They are in season for an extremely short amount of time here in RI – June & July, and October. As fantastic as fresh peas are, don’t feel guilty for […]
Nursing has had it’s challenges and so many rewards. Because Itty Bitty showed up a few weeks ahead of schedule, I was never able to actually take a breastfeeding class. Luckily, the hungry little bugger army crawled/squirmed across my chest the minute after he was born, and found my right breast. Kid should be a […]
How to make pureed carrots for babies Mmm! Carrot season in Rhode Island runs July through December, and I for one can’t get enough of them! Sweet and crunchy and perfect to eat raw, but also a staple for several wintertime comfort foods – carrots are in high demand in our household. credit: Farm Fresh […]
If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you may have gathered that I’m a pretty big fan of The Walking Dead on AMC. I probably reference that show more than I really should. Sadly, when one watches this much zombie television, one is also likely to have creepy dreams associated with flesh eating back […]
I adore Farm Fresh RI – which is a non-profit that helps connect farms with markets and consumers. One of my favorite things that they do is their Veggie Boxes. Our first Winter Veggie Box was delivered today, and I squealed with delight when I opened the box and saw a bright Purple Cauliflower! […]
It’s the spookiest day of the year for some, but for kids and parents – it’s also one of the highlights of the year – Halloween! In the spirit of this most fantastic holiday, I thought I’d share with you some of my favorite family costumes. Are you generally wearing your baby in a carrier? I […]
Where does the baby sleep? One of the top three questions I get asked as a new mom is – how does Itty Bitty sleep? My response is the following: …like a baby. Translation: Itty Bitty doesn’t sleep at all well-thank-you-very-much. He has never slept well. Well, there was that one night when he slept for eight […]
Living on the East Side of Providence, I walk past The Lincoln School almost on a daily basis. I’m quite familiar with the all girls private school, and have conducted a few songs on their performance stage. I, however, had never attended their famous Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books & Authors…not until this past […]
New mothers, whether nursing or not, should conduct monthly self breast exams Breasts. I hated not having breasts when I was 14. Then I hated them when they arrived – loathed having to wear two sports bras and they got in the way of EVERYTHING. I’ve never really appreciated my breasts until this year, when […]
Healthy, Low Fat, Vegetarian, Easy, Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup My Itty Bitty has already sunk his gummy toothless chompers into some perfectly pureed pear, some squishy avocado, and now we are moving onto one of my favorite vegetables – carrots! This soup is gorgeous, and the perfect way to serve up a great serving of […]