A Balanced Healthy Thanksgiving
Apparently Thanksgiving is next week. I’m finding this difficult to believe. There is still Halloween candy in the pantry and election signs in our neighbors’ yards. I feel completely unprepared for...
View ArticleA Recipe for Babywearing in the Kitchen
Dinner. Dishwashing. Christmas cookies. And … cue the chaos! My days were going something like this: Hold baby on hip and collect bowls one-handed. Perform world record juggling act that will never be...
View ArticleDivine Christmas Eve Menu
Christmas Eve is my favorite family tradition. My Mexican-Indian grandmother was the matriarch of the kitchen who spent days preparing an incredible feast. There was laughter and joy in the...
View ArticleYour Best Post-Baby Body Part Two: Healthy Eating
Click here to view the video on YouTube. So did you get a chance to try the Workout with your Baby video in last week’s post? I hope it showed you how easy it can be to get a great workout at home,...
View ArticleEasy Babywearing Recipe: Frozen Banana Bites
If you have a little one or multiple little ones in your house, you know all too well that cooking a meal or even making a snack is no easy task. As parents, we all become masters of doing things...
View ArticleHomemade Baby Yogurt
If you’ve ever bought baby or toddler yogurt you know if can be expensive. At our local store, it ends up being about $1 a serving for the organic baby yogurt. Not only that, but it is loaded with...
View ArticleNesting | Stocking Up on Food Before Birth
Some women like to clean and organize. I’m more of a cook. But I am human. And cooking at 9 months pregnant and immediately after a baby is not easy. So when nesting hit me at the end of my last...
View ArticleA Colorful, Seasonal Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat mom or yourself to a bright and festive meal that celebrates spring. Don’t feel like you need to make all the dishes—pick two or three and enjoy with all the special women in your life. Ruby...
View ArticleFirst Foods Class with the Mama Circle
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNIFER EMERLING Earlier this month, we partnered with Erica Chidi from The Mama Circle to work with some first time mamas. Nurturing women into motherhood and helping new parents feel...
View ArticleStrawberry Salmon Salad with Green Pickled Strawberries
Some days it is a struggle just to feed the kids lunch. Where on your priority list does making a healthy, tasty lunch for you fall? I hear ya. Here is an easy option, full of super foods and good...
View ArticleFamily Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Without the attachment to a specific religion, it’s a day that pretty much everyone can enjoy. And if you love the flavors of the season, like...
View ArticleErgobaby Thanksgiving with Rachel Denbow
Today our friend Rachel Denbow of the wonderful blog Smile and Wave is here to share a special family recipe! Enjoy. My grandmother’s sweet potato casserole has been my favorite special holiday...
View ArticleErgobaby Thanksgiving with Tatiana Gruberman
Today our friend Tatiana from Flora & Fauna blog is sharing a special recipe with us. Enjoy! Here’s the funny thing – I never even knew what an acorn squash was until I was about 18- years-old....
View ArticleTwo Quick and Easy Recipes for Breastfeeding Mamas
Two quick and easy recipes for breastfeeding mamas. Nutrient dense and quick to prepare, these two meals well boost your energy and nourish your supply. SOAKED SUPERGRAIN PORRIDGE Ingredients: 1 cup...
View ArticleStarting Your Baby On Solids
I was overwhelmed when it was time to start my baby boy Rio on solid foods. He had been breastfed exclusively and had never been sick or had an issues-great sleeper, never had a diaper rash, no skin...
View ArticleAn Ergobaby Thanksgiving with Clara Aquino
Hello! My name is Clara, and I live in Southern California with my childhood-friend-turned-husband JR, and our little girl, Elouise. If you're a busy full time work, student + mama like me, there just...
View ArticleBlack Bean, Kaniwa, and Roast Butternut Squash Stew
In chilly weather, a stew like this is a perfect one-dish meal for the whole family. I try to cook occasional meatless meals, but my husband likes a lot of protein. Kaniwa, which I just discovered in...
View ArticleAn Ergobaby Thanksgiving with The Naganos
This is a post from our friends the Naganos- enjoy! Our Thanksgiving dinner menu varies each year but chocolate chip cookies are our go-to dessert for every Holiday event. These cookies are...
View ArticleSimple Banana Pancakes For Baby
Bananas are a great food for little ones. They have a soft texture and natural sweetness that babies love. Ripe bananas are easy to digest and provide needed energy for growing bodies. We also eat a...
View ArticleTips for Babywearing And Cooking
One of the many benefits to babywearing is being able to multi-task and get things done while still keeping baby close. Laundry, grocery shopping, running after an older child, prepping a meal or a...
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