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Posted on June 21st, 2013 by | 17 views | comments
By Cheryl Tallman   When you cook with herbs, food tastes better and smells fabulous. Herbs also add a nutritional boost to meals and contain beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants to keep the body strong. Introducing herbs to your child at an early age helps to develop their sense of taste a...
Posted on February 22nd, 2015 by | 12 views | comments
When it comes time to feeding your baby solid foods, your initial vision might be dipping a spoon into a little jar of pureed peas, carrots or bananas. Did you know that your baby will eat about 600 of these cute little jars of baby food? And that the cost of all these jars can add up $400-$600? If...
Posted on March 8th, 2013 by | 9 views | comments
By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com Soups are a terrific way to introduce your toddler to vegetables and fruits. There are many types of soups, but the best place to start with your toddler is with pureed soups.  They have a pleasing, smooth texture.  If your child's "spoon" skills are not refined e...
Posted on March 8th, 2013 by | 7 views | comments
By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com The Chinese New Year is one of the most important and longest festivals in the Chinese calendar.  Starting on Feb. 10 and culminating in the Lantern Festival on Feb.24, Chinese New Year is great celebration. 2013 is the Year of the Snake.  People born in the Ye...
Posted on December 20th, 2014 by | 6 views | comments
Side dishes made with lightly cooked fresh vegetables can add rich flavor, festive color and a dose of delicious nutrition to your holiday dinner table.  Try a few of these side dish recipes:   Mashed Potatoes & Parsnips Ingredients: 4 medium/large baking potatoes 3 medium parsnips 5-7 garli...
Posted on October 25th, 2014 by | 5 views | comments
Breastfeeding is the ultimate bonding experience between you and your baby. You will cherish it forever! Sometimes it’s not always easy to breastfeed your baby directly so storing breast milk for safe consumption later is very important. Here are some tips for safely storing breast milk. Wash you...
Posted on December 20th, 2014 by | 5 views | comments
Sharing the fabulous flavors of the Holidays with your new baby is an experience that you’ll cherish.  Socializing is part of the fun too, so reserve a seat (high chair) at or near the dining room table for baby to join in the celebration. Even though your baby may not be eating all types of table ...
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by | 4 views | comments
By Cheryl Tallman www.FreshBaby.com Lumpier and chewier foods help develop your baby’s oral (mouth) skills and build muscle tone. This is an important developmental step for your baby as better oral skills can influence how well your baby eats, speaks and makes facial expressions. When your baby i...
Posted on November 19th, 2014 by | 4 views | comments
Adding a warm cup of delicious soup to your holiday menu can help to stimulate the appetite without filling you up. Homemade soups are a great way to kick off your holiday meal, and they make great leftovers for a light lunch. And while pies are the norm at the Thanksgiving table, starting your own ...
Posted on June 27th, 2014 by | 3 views | comments
By Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.com Dealing with stress on a daily basis is inevitable when kids, jobs, traffic, bills and a number of other factors come into play. While a little bit of stress keeps us aware, alive and productive, too much prolonged exposure can have serious effects on our physical...
Posted on October 25th, 2014 by | 3 views | comments
Breastfeeding is a special time in you and your baby’s life. During pregnancy your body has been getting you ready to breastfeed your newborn baby.  While your body is getting you physically ready, you may want to do some preparation in your last trimester to ensure breastfeeding is an enjoyable suc...
Posted on November 19th, 2014 by | 3 views | comments
Cranberry up your Thanksgiving meal by trying some of these tasty and simple ideas. 1. Football snack: Add dried cranberries to any nut mixture. 2. Salad: Sprinkle dried cranberries on mixed green or spinach salad. The sweetness of the cranberries is terrific with any vinaigrette dressing and is a...