My NimblePhish creations!

I have spent the last few nights making a couple Christmas presents for DD. I made both these creatures from patterns I bought from NimblePhish patterns on Etsy.

Considering I really only started sewing a few weeks ago, I am quite pleased with the results!

Lolly the Dragon

My nameless monkey

 

Best Buds!

Fluffy Fridays: How NOT to wear a Softbums Echo...

Softbums Ocean Echo with a Super Dry Touch pod sticking out!

This is what happens when my husband does an early morning diaper change....

Apple Squash Tofu Puree

Simple ingredients: Soft Tofu and a pre-prepared puree

Tofu is a great source of not only protein, but also iron and calcium. My daughter is being raised vegetarian (like her daddy) so it is important for us to find alternative iron and protein sources for her. American guidelines recommend waiting until 8 months or older to introduce tofu or meats, whereas Canadian guidelines say you can start tofu and meats at 6 months. If you are unsure, check with your doctor. My daughter is 6 months old, and our doctor recommended starting tofu.

Dried Prune / Dried Plum Puree Recipe

Prunes are often cited as the go to food when little ones are experiencing constipation. In addition to being high in fibre (which helps keep bowel movements regular), prunes/plums are also high in Vitamins A & C.

It is a little late in the season for fresh plums here, so I made this recipe using organic dried plums.

Also, it should be mentioned that there has been a push lately to rebrand prunes as "dried plums". So, if you are looking for prunes, but can only find dried plums, don't worry, they are one in the same.

My First Homemade Cloth Diaper

I had to share. I made my first attempt at sewing a cloth diaper tonight. I made this diaper using 31Rubies Little Round One one size diaper pattern I found on Etsy. My sewing skills are marginal at best, so it's not pretty if you look too closely, but for a first attempt I think it is okay. Now we just have to see if it will survive a wash cycle. If it does, hopefully I will post some photos of this diaper in action!

Smallest Setting

Larger Setting

Outside

Inside

Fluffy Fridays: Softbums Omnis!

Please ignore the applesauce on her shirt!

We had a good mail day last week, 4 Softbums Omni diapers! A brand new Sprout (green), brand new Giraffes, used Snowcone (light blue) and a slightly faded, but still adorable Blooga (blue ooga booga pattern).

Apparently the Slide2Size system is fascinating.

Meal of the Day

Bottom: Apple Squash Top: Yam Puree

Two of my homemade purees, Apple Squash Puree and Yam Puree.