Friday, May 11, 2007
Fresh Fruit
(Makes 4 food cubes)
Try different varieties of fruit in this recipe.
- 3/4 cup ripe fruit (uncooked peaches, nectarines, bananas, pears, apricots, apples)
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened fruit juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon-flavored water (1 teaspoon lemon juice to 1 cup water to prevent darkening)
Remove skin and seeds from fruit. Puree ingredients in baby food mill or blender until smooth. Serve or freeze.
(recipe from Wholesome baby food from scratch)
Introducing Semi-Solids
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Dr Sears Top Ten Tips for Interactive Play
2. Visual stimulation is important in the early months. Surround your baby with black and white stripes and contrasting patterns.
3. Rhythm and music promote intellectual development. Sing, clap, and dance together everyday.
4. Ball play uses various skills simultaneously. Join your baby on the floor daily for some bouncing and rolling fun.
5. Stay animated during playtime. Exaggerate your facial expressions and voice to your baby's delight.
6. You're never too busy that you can't take at least a few minutes every day for some fun playtime for two.
7. Toys aren't just for keeping your baby busy. Nothing brings a toy to life better than a creatively involved parent.
8. Imagination opens your child's playtime to whole new worlds. Join in yourself and show your child you can be a kid too.
9. Reading to your child is a treasured bedtime ritual. Start this together time early on so your baby will grow to enjoy story time with mom or dad.
10. Bath time can be so much more than a quick wash and dry. Take your time and enjoy some splashing fun with your child.
{tips from Ask Dr Sears}
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Monday, April 16, 2007
Children's Bedrooms
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Me Too Portable Chair
Monday, April 2, 2007
My pouch
I started experimenting and wearing different baby carriers as soon as my baby girl Vera was born. The baby pouch is my personal favourite and I cannot imagine going anywhere without carrying Vera in my pouch. I recently started designing and making my own pouches to match my wardrobe, and to give to family members and friends. I name my pouches "Pupsik", which means baby doll in Russian. This name is inspired by Vera, who is half Russian.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Quote of the Day
A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was,the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.......
Forest Witcraft
Saturday, March 17, 2007
The Contented Baby
Monday, February 19, 2007
Mon Petit Jardin nursing poncho
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Shabby Chic
Sunday, January 14, 2007
In the pocket baby harness
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Sesame Letterpress
Little Fashion Gallery
Safe and stable, it has large wheels which make moving it easy. You can decide to keep it plain or you can customize it, paint it, or simply decorate it with your child’s name. ( The 2 kiddos on Sofia's bed above seem to be making out.)
Delivered flat-packed, very easy to assemble. Practical and stylish!