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Solids Feeding Schedule: Month 1 Update

Aug 11 Babies (<1 yr)

This is a very detailed list of all the foods one mama introduced to her baby. She even gives the total cost of feeding her baby!

A month ago, I started feeding my now 7-month-old homemade baby food, or purees if you prefer. As promised, I will take you through how the first month went with Bella, and then I will give you a preview of what I am planning for month 2. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If youContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 11

Baby Stuff We Had to Live WITHOUT

Aug 8 Uncategorized

I wanted to stay home with my daughter, and it took some major sacrifice to do it.

When I quit my job nearly two years ago to become a stay-at-home mom, I was making more money than my husband was. Shocking, right?! So why did I quit? I wanted to stay home with my daughter, and I knew that nobody would take care of her like I could. It takes a tonContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 8

Simple and Tasty Tomato Cucumber Salad

Aug 6 All Ages

This Tomato & Cucumber Salad is so simple to make and so delicious, you'll be adding it to your weekly meal plan in no time! It is great as a side dish for any BBQ.

My husband introduced me to his special Tomato & Cucumber Salad just a few years ago, and I’ve been loving it ever since. We eat a ton of tomatoes and garlic around here, so we can usually throw this together at the last minute and have a scrumptious, healthy, and cheap side dish for justContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 6

Save Hundreds on Vacation by Taking Public Transportation

Aug 4 Uncategorized

One sneaky way to save money on a big city trip is by taking public transportation. Find out how much you can save, even just over a long weekend, and you'll be passing up the car rental every time.

Three months before our first baby was due, we took a little vacation. You might know this type of getaway as a “Babymoon.” It was all baby and no moon, that’s for sure! 😉 All the vacations we’ve ever been on together have been road trips, except this particular one. We decided that since IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Aug 4

How to Find a Morning Routine that Works for Your Family

Jul 29 Uncategorized

When you have a great morning, the rest of your day is often pretty good too. Here are some tips on finding a morning routine with kids that can set you up for a better day overall.

The past few days, our entire routine was thrown off balance and into orbit! We were in Portland for my brother-in-law’s wedding, and we had no choice but to go with the flow of everything happening around us. Naps were almost foregone, snack time was hit and miss, and we had far too many lateContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 29

Ingredient Highlights: Watermelon

Jul 23 All Recipes

If you find watermelon for a great price or even have an overabundance of watermelon from your garden, try these yummy watermelon recipes this summer!

This is the summer of watermelon for us. We normally only buy one or two watermelons every summer, but we’ve already bought four! Our daughter loves it, it’s a great way to get some more liquids into our bodies, and it’s super refreshing and healthy! Last week, my husband brought home two watermelons from theContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 23

Preparing to Write a Will

Jul 21 Uncategorized

A will is important, but most people don't even have one. Here is a list of things you'll need when you sit down to write one for yourself.

A few months ago, I mentioned that we don’t have a will. I wish I could tell you today that we finally got down to business and wrote one. Sorry to burst your bubble, but it still hasn’t happened. I promise that after we come back from our small trip this weekend, I will getContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 21

The Top 10 Things I’ve Learned About 1 Year Olds

Jul 9 Uncategorized

Top 10 Things I've Learned About One Year Olds

Sofía is officially a 2 year old. What a year it’s been! If you’ve ever raised even one child, I’m sure you can agree with my list of the top 10 things I’ve learned about 1 year olds over the past year.  One day they’re sweet as a popsicle, and the next day they areContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 9

Solids Feeding Schedule Overview

Jul 7 Babies (<1 yr)

Getting ready to feed your baby purees, but you're not sure where to start? This is a great starting point.

This Saturday, I will start feeding my 6-month-old purees. I plan on making all of them, because I’m not a huge fan of the jarred baby food from the store. I have a personal philosophy that if I wouldn’t eat it, my kids should stay far from it! When I started making baby food, IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 7

Cornflake Casserole Recipe

Jul 4 All Ages

Cornflake Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Potatoes, cheese, ham, sour cream, cornflakes. What's not to love?

On our first date, my husband and I ate Cornflake Casserole. That first date was 8 years ago today, so, to commemorate, I give you Cornflake Casserole. Another name for this dish is “Funeral Potatoes,” because they are normally served after funerals here in Utah. Our family’s version is pretty different from most Funeral Potatoes.Continue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jul 4

Cost Comparison: Breads

Jun 27 Grocery Budget

Ever wondered how much you could be saving if you made all your bread at home? Or what if it was really cheaper to buy it from the store? Here are some details to help you decide which is cheaper.

Who here wants a nice slice of warm homemade bread smothered with fresh butter and jam? I know I do. Who wouldn’t? It’s amazing to me that less than 100 years ago, eating fresh like this was the norm. Now it’s so common to buy bread, jam, and butter (or margarine) that we get superContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 27

World Cup Fever: Soccer Popcorn

Jun 23 All Recipes

Cookies n' Cream Popcorn is the perfect snack for a soccer-themed party!

I was trying to think of black and white food to make for the World Cup this year, and I thought of a recipe I found on Pinterest for Cookies ‘n Cream Popcorn. Cute, right? I wanted to see if there were any other recipes like this, so I searched for “soccer popcorn” and IContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 23

Leftover Ingredients: Blueberries

Jun 20 All Ages

This is an awesome list of 20 recipes containing blueberries! Pin for when you need ideas to use up blueberries!

When I was planning the itinerary for our vacation to Seattle last August, I wanted to make time to go berry picking with our 13-month-old.  In my search for a berry-picking farm, I came across numerous farms in both Oregon and Washington, but I settled on a few in Washington since we wanted to seeContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 20

World Cup Fever: Choripán Recipe

Jun 16 All Ages

Choripán Recipe

Living with an Argentine fútbol fanatic goes something like this: “Vamos vamos Argentina!! Vamos vamos a ganar!” and “Vamos Argentina todavia!!” You can’t forget: “GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL” (deep breath) “GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL” He is loud. And obnoxious. But I love him 🙂  (click here to watch a segment of a video on YouTube that will help you hear whatContinue Reading..

By Charlee Flaminio on Jun 16

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