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I made pulled pork in the slow cooker yesterday (or was it the day before..) and tweeted about how it reminded me that this is a great way to make meats for babies. On our Meat Recipes and Meats for Babies FAQ pages, I note that using the crock pot/slow cooker might not be the best way to prepare meats for babies due to their inherent stronger taste. This is particularly true when you are just
Posted by Abby 48 days ago

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Oatmeal is one of our favorite comfort foods during the cold frigid winter months. Oatmeal has that warm “stick to the ribs” taste sensation that really warms us up the morning, afternoon or evening! Oats are high in fiber, calcium, protein and even some B vitamins so they are an excellent choice of grain to offer your little one.
Posted by Abby 48 days ago

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I’ve recently roasted a few pumpkins and pureed them for use in baby foods and probably a few breads and cookies in the next few months. My toddler loves oatmeal, and even though we have been using apples primarily, we’ve started using pumpkin, both roasted and canned. She now asks for “punka” almost every morning! Great way to get baby some veggies first thing in the morning. First time roasting
Posted by Abby 48 days ago

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Welcome to Simply Baby Food Recipes! This site will give you simple and easy instructions for making wholesome and delicious homemade baby food. If you can boil water, turn on the oven, and work a blender then you can make baby food!
Posted by Abby 48 days ago

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Lately, I’ve been letting my little guy cavort around sans diaper. What can I say, “I like to live on the edge.” The little guy loves going nude and, well, he has developed a case of the diaper rash (primarily due to my frugality and sense of guilt for not using cloth diapers). I’d been letting him go hours without a diaper change. Do you know how much liquid disposable diapers can hold? About 20
Posted by Abby 48 days ago

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It's right before bedtime and Sylvia is about to flip out about something - that a page of her picture book is "broken" (read: torn, by her, days before) and that she can't have three more handfuls of popcorn after we said "one more." Before I have a chance to ask, "What's wrong, Syl?" my husband walks up behind her, lifts her up into his arms, and carries her over his shoulder. "MAMA! NO! Mom-m
Posted by Chad 50 days ago

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Sites, such as MySpace, Xanga, and Facebook, allow our children to have a personal web presence, but at what cost? Incidents involving Internet crimes against children are being frequently reported in the media. Blogs and social networking sites where people can meet, communicate, and interact are increasing in popularity, creating a perfect place for people who would harm children to identify th
Posted by Chad 50 days ago

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As our current economic crisis puts a strain on more families, it may be time for a Parenting Stimulus Package to keep our homes a nurturing place for our children. At Boys Town programs across the country, we know raising children is not easy even in times of prosperity. Families are struggling and those who are near the edge of despair are being put over the edge.
Posted by Chad 50 days ago

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My husband and I just celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary. I'd say we have a great marriage. There's no one I trust more, no one else I'd rather talk to, and no one who makes me laugh harder. But that doesn't mean I don't get furious at him from time to time.
Posted by Chad 50 days ago

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Discuss  | Read More | |  Bury | Tagged: recall strollers
Graco Recalls Strollers After Reports of Finger Amputation , Graco's Children Products Inc. announced Wednesday it is recalling 1.5 million strollers due to fingertip amputation and laceration hazards.
Posted by Chad 51 days ago