From the Archives: Saving on Food for Families with Multiples
Food expenses can really add up. The Moms have talked about their approaches to saving on nutritious meals over the years. Great Friends and a Freezer Full of Food: Jenna discusses the cost savings and...
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Foodie Friday: “The Rules” of Eating
I am a rule-follower by nature. As a first-time mom, I was quite set on following our pediatrician’s instructions, particularly when our twin girls were infants. When it was time to introduce solids,...
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Foodie Friday: Baked Chicken and Vegetables…and Then Chicken Noodle Soup!
I’m sharing a recipe that I made a couple of times a month when my girls were smaller…juicy, flavorful chicken and tender, yummy veggies, all from scratch…what’s a toddler (and her mommy and daddy) not...
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Twinfant Tuesday: The Logistics of Feeding Two Infants
My fraternal twin girls just turned five on Sunday. Over the past week, as I do every birthday, I’ve done a lot of reflecting. In thinking back to their infanthood, the complicated logistics of...
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Twinfant Tuesday: Feeding Utensils 101
My twins’ first experience with solid foods was around the 6 month mark. Since then, I’ve had more than my share of of hits and misses when it comes to buying their bowls, cups and other feeding...
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Giveaway: Nutrition and Fitness Books
Welcome to Day 2 of parenting book review week! Today’s giveaway is a package of books for keeping mommy fit and baby well-fed! This one’s for all parents with wee ones, regardless of whether they’re...
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Twinfant Tuesday: Finger Foods For Infants
As much as I would love more than anything to remember the infant years of my twins, they have become a complete blue to me. With a husband who works 80-90 hours a week, I was pretty much left to...
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Ask the Moms: Aversion to Solid Food
Reader Brielle had the following question for us: I have 1 year old twins (11 months adjusted). My little girl is doing great, but my little boy is slightly delayed in some areas. One area that I’m...
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Wouldn’t Do Without Wednesday: Baby Bjorn Bibs
No parent enjoys the mess that is mealtime with young children. Luckily, I found something to help us with that problem. As babies, all my kids wore cloth bibs during their waking hours, especially...
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Getting Children to Eat
I’m a huge advocate for dinner. I cook it almost every night and there is really no predicting what it might be. When my husband and I were first married cooking dinner was actually a sour point of our...
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