If there is one thing I wish every single person would do AT LEAST once a year, it would be to complete a cleanse. There’s a lot of debate on whether or not detoxes are necessary. Some experts say our bodies are naturally built to detoxify and while I completely agree with this, I also … Read more
What is FOUR SEASONS EATING? Simply put, it is eating foods that are considered “in season”. Knowing which foods are “in season” can be difficult considering that grocery stores sell just about any and all fruits and vegetables year round. But don’t worry! I am providing a guide that will help you choose the best … Read more
Top 10 Essentials for Feeding Baby Nothing is worse than buying a bunch of items for your new baby and having them sit unused. I had so many things that I never opened or only used once. I wish I had the list below when I was a new mama! It would have saved a … Read more
Be adventurous! Exposing your baby to as many foods as possible before 12 months old is super important for a few reasons. It helps reduce the likelihood for food sensitivities and/or allergies (see my post on Food Allergies and Baby on 2/3/2020) and it also gets their palate used to a lot of different flavors … Read more
There is a misconception out there that making baby food is time consuming and complicated. I’m here to tell you it’s not! There are some definite benefits of making your own baby food. Here’s the Top 5: 1. Less Expensive: I would roast sweet potatoes and other vegetables for my husband and I am then … Read more
There is a bit of controversy amongst experts on the best time to introduce solid food to infants. Most agree that waiting until 6 months is beneficial to allow baby’s digestive tract to mature and to ensure they get all of the important nutrients from breastmilk and formula first. I personally do not think there … Read more
If you’re pregnant or a brand new mama who would like to breastfeed, this one is for you! I read a ton of breastfeeding info and tips. I am a planner by nature so by golly I was going to be READY for this new adventure. But it wasn’t what I expected AT ALL. I … Read more
When both of my kiddos were around 10-12 months old, I started giving them small amounts of “superfood smoothies”. I loved them (and still do) because I could pack a ton of nutrients into one drink and they were super easy and portable! I find many people shy away from smoothies because they become overwhelmed … Read more
Thrivekin Pump up the Iron 2/5/2020 In the past, rice cereal has been recommended by pediatricians to ensure that baby is getting enough iron (amongst other reasons). We’re now understanding that rice cereal is not the best first food option for infants for many reasons including its high level of arsenic. Check out my post … Read more
If you read my post yesterday on food allergies, then you’ll know that the recommendation on when to introduce allergenic foods like peanuts has changed. New research is stating that introducing allergenic foods before 12 months old is beneficial for reducing the likelihood for food allergies in babies. *Please read the full article on 2/3/20 … Read more