As our due date draws closer to welcome our second daughter, everything is coming together! I’m finding the balance between tackling 1-2 project/prep items per day, and resting before birth and recovery. These two DIY products are a favourite of mine, because they’re so easy to mix up with pantry staples, and save the cost… Continue reading DIY Baby Products
Category: Life with Kids
Postpartum Meal Prep
34 weeks! The end of my second pregnancy is drawing near, and I am full-force into preparation mode. House purging/cleaning projects, hospital bag packing, and freezer meal prep. My postpartum nutritious focus has always been whole grains, healthy fats, lots of fiber, and warming foods to optimize gut health and healing while supporting breastmilk production.… Continue reading Postpartum Meal Prep
DIY Play Dough
This original recipe comes from earthfriendlytips.com. I have absolutely loved play dough as an activity for my toddler. It's something we can do together, or keeps her busy as independent play while I get other work done. And while there are countless options for toy accessories out there, we’ve found pleasure in simply a wooden… Continue reading DIY Play Dough
Applesauce
Applesauce is a very popular ingredient in our kitchen, always keeping a jar in the fridge. Once a year, we buy a large box from the BC fresh fruit truck and can a big batch for winter supply. Our toddler loves to eat it for a quick snack, often flavoured with additional purees. We use… Continue reading Applesauce
Green Pancakes
Spinach pancakes. Makes 8 pancakes.5 minute prep time. 10 minute cook time. I discovered these pancakes when Devyn was around 8 months old. A child is not likely to reach for leafy greens on their plate, and not a practical food to hand an infant - especially with no teeth. But that doesn't mean we… Continue reading Green Pancakes
Greens, Beans & Love Always 