Feeding a Baby:  Whole Grains

Feeding a Baby: Whole Grains

Lena has a new little brother, so I am cooking for a baby again. I know there are a lot of posts out there about how to make homemade baby food, but I thought it might be helpful to see several ways that I make baby grains. Personally, I have not had a problem feeding...
Planning Meals for the Week

Planning Meals for the Week

One simple strategy I have seen many parents use for meal planning is to have a set dish they make for each day of the week. Then, no matter where you are in your day, whether at work, picking up children from school or wiping noses, you always know that if it is...
Caring for a Sick Child 2

Caring for a Sick Child 2

A few weeks ago I wrote about Caring for a Sick Child. I promised you a few home remedies suitable for children. Grated Green Apple and Daikon Cough Remedy are two that I use fairly often. As with anything I offer on this site, I am not a doctor or registered...
Lena’s Lunchbox 4

Lena’s Lunchbox 4

Here is another peek into lunches I make for Lena. It’s always a surprise to see what gets eaten and what gets left. I get a small glimpse into what her body is feeling like it needs. One day she ate all the blanched cabbage and left everything else....