Archive for the ‘Parent Contributors’ Category

Tiny Tastebuds: Strawberry Swirls

Holidays call for more creative treats! I was checking out the new Kid Cook Book for recipes for my Babycook and spied the Strawberry Swirls recipe. I love strawberries and so does Quincy, so it was a no brainer. Plus, it’s more festive than simply giving her a bowl of strawberries!

I used my kitchen scale [...]

Tiny Tastebuds: Banana Crepes

Did you know you can make crepes with your Babycook? Well, to clarify, you can make crepe batter. It’s surprisingly easy.
Since Quincy is nearly 18 months old AND it’s the holidays, I thought it’d be fun to try some more creative recipes. It helps that we just got the NEW Kid Cookbook from Beaba too. [...]

Playgroups to Preschool: Transitioning To A Big-Kid Bed

Sometime between 18 and 36 months, you’ll likely decide it’s time to transition your toddler from her crib to a big-kid bed. There’s no “right age” for this important step, but there are signs that your child is ready, and, in both cases, it’s usually the child trying to tell you that she’d like to [...]

Tiny Tastebuds: Pumpkin Trifle

With Thanksgiving just days away and launching into full Holiday mode, it’s been a bit crazy around here. I wanted to make a special treat this week for both Quincy and you! The thing is, I wanted it to be simple because the last thing I needed was something complicated on top of everything else.
I [...]

Belly, Baby & Beyond: How to Interview Your Midwife or Doctor While Pregnant

Why Interview a Doctor or Midwife While Pregnant?
Many health care providers have different philosophies of birth and care in general. Before taking off your clothes and submitting to a physical exam, it’s a good idea for pregnant women to make sure the doctor or midwife is someone they can feel comfortable working with on a [...]

Tiny Tastebuds: How To Roast A Pumpkin

There is nothing quite like roasted pumpkin in the fall. From breads, to soups, to custards, a roasted pumpkin can turn into an array of delicious dishes.
Roasting a pumpkin is super easy. Pick up a smallish (3-4 pound) SUGAR pumpkin at your market. Sugar pumpkins are smaller than the “carving” variety and therefore sweeter.

Preheat your [...]

Playgroups To Preschool: Hitting and Pushing

Monday night as I was picking up Little at babysitting at our gym, one of the sitters pulled me aside. “She’s been hitting tonight,” Angela said. “I’m just surprised because I’ve never seen her do it before.”
I took a deep breath. I’d had a feeling. We’ve always commented that Little “holds her own” very well. [...]

Tiny Tastebuds: Pumpkin Crackers

Quincy and I made the easiest treat today – little crackers made out of chickpea flour. I actually think it took longer for the oven to preheat then it did to prepare the dough. Like I said, simple.
We pulled out our NEW!! Babycookin’ Gipsy (isn’t it pretty) and gathered what we needed to make the [...]