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Nuby Easy Grip Steaming Bowl Review
I have a lot of favorite nuby products... but Im can confidently say this one is at the top of that list...
Now that I am working out of the house and Daddy is home taking care of the kids - I like to make things simple for him... part of that is prepping meals for Baby Rozzlyn... The Nuby Easy Grib Bowl makes that SO SO easy... Its has two sectioned parts and a lid designed for steaming... it can literally go straight from the fridge to the microwave. Today I had pasta on one side and green beans on the other... I popped it in the microwave for 20 seconds... and when it came out it was perfectly steamed and ready to eat. No mess... No fuss... just an easy, healthy lunch for the princess.
"Our sectioned Easy Grip™ Bowl is perfect for feeding time because it is easy for mom to hold and has multiple compartments for different foods. The soft ergonomic design of the thumb rest allows the bowl to be held with either hand in a comfortable and more natural feeding position. It comes with a seal-tight lid that features an automatic steam vent which allows the sealed bowl to be microwaved safely. This unique feature prevents nasty splashes in the microwave and allows the bowl to go from refrigerator to microwave without any problems."
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Now that I am working out of the house and Daddy is home taking care of the kids - I like to make things simple for him... part of that is prepping meals for Baby Rozzlyn... The Nuby Easy Grib Bowl makes that SO SO easy... Its has two sectioned parts and a lid designed for steaming... it can literally go straight from the fridge to the microwave. Today I had pasta on one side and green beans on the other... I popped it in the microwave for 20 seconds... and when it came out it was perfectly steamed and ready to eat. No mess... No fuss... just an easy, healthy lunch for the princess.
"Our sectioned Easy Grip™ Bowl is perfect for feeding time because it is easy for mom to hold and has multiple compartments for different foods. The soft ergonomic design of the thumb rest allows the bowl to be held with either hand in a comfortable and more natural feeding position. It comes with a seal-tight lid that features an automatic steam vent which allows the sealed bowl to be microwaved safely. This unique feature prevents nasty splashes in the microwave and allows the bowl to go from refrigerator to microwave without any problems."
Nuby Embossed section plate video review
Sick house, but a happy baby eating out of her Nuby Embossed section plate! There really isn't a Nuby goodie that we don't love... I want em all!
"Nûby™ feeding accessories are made to withstand the challenges of daily use and retain their bright colors and resilience. This sectioned toddler plate is ideal for children who are beginning to feed themselves. It is suitable for warm or cold foods."
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"Nûby™ feeding accessories are made to withstand the challenges of daily use and retain their bright colors and resilience. This sectioned toddler plate is ideal for children who are beginning to feed themselves. It is suitable for warm or cold foods."
Nuby Easy Go set - Review
Absolutely loving this new trio we got from Nuby! As a mom always on the go - I love things that are easy.. and quick... and SUPER simple. This set *Easy Go* is exactly that...
But Im not just going to tell you about its awesomeness... I'm going to show you with the help of Ms. Rozzlyn!
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But Im not just going to tell you about its awesomeness... I'm going to show you with the help of Ms. Rozzlyn!
Wordless Wednesday? No, something better!
I know i know... today is supposed to be Wordless Wednesday... but how can I be wordless when I have so much to say!! Today I have to talk to you about the new love of my life.... Yogurt... Almost every morning for breakfast Zave gets a big bowl of Organic Oatmeal & Yo!Baby Yogurt. I love that he can eat something SO amazingly healthy and really enjoy every bite. Plus, its organic so I know he is getting the best of both worlds. Oatmeal is super high in fiber and can help reduce the risk of diabetes. Diabetes is a major factor for heart disease so Oatmeal is an easy way to help prevent it. Just half a cup of oatmeal offers five grams of heart healthy fiber and only 130 calories and it even helps to keep baby full rather than a small breakfast then one snack to the next. And yogurt? There are SOO many reasons why to love Yo!Baby Yogurt...
"YoBaby contains our exclusive blend of six cultures, including the probiotic L. rhamnosus. it provides 25% of your baby’s daily need for zinc, the mineral that helps support a healthy immune system... YoBaby provides at least 25% of your baby’s daily needs for calcium, protein, and vitamin D, plus other nutrients essential for babies' growth." Now, I have been using Yo!Baby since they were both little... so over 2 years now... and though I am completely loyal, I can only get the Fruit & cereal yogurt at my local Target. :( When shopping yesterday for groceries... I found something new... and one step above my love for my Yo!Baby yogurt options... Horizon's Natural Little Blends...
I am ALWAYS fighting with my kids to get them to eat their Vegi's and they always win... but with this, they have no clue... no fighting... just eating... like I said before, im in love... Horizon's Little Blends are "produced without the use of artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, and sweeteners, Little Blends is natural. And that means no high fructose corn syrup and only milk from cows free of growth hormones (rbST). In fact, every container supplies 25% of the recommended daily value (DV) of protein, 20% DV of calcium (crucial to developing strong bones and teeth), 20% DV of Vitamin A, plus Vitamin D, Iron, and probiotics. Little Blends is also a source of DHA Omega-3, a nutrient that doctors agree children don’t get enough of. Shown to help support eye, brain and heart health for growing kids, DHA Omega-3 is a fatty acid that has been recognized as playing an important role in children’s development." If you check out the ingredients you will see they use Organic Milk and lots of other Organic ingredients... so I still know Zave is getting the best I can give him... and now, even better than before.
This week - were trying out the Strawberry & Carrot's and also the Apple & Butternut Squash. So far so good! Babies are eating it up and mama can sleep easy knowing they are getting all the goodies they need in their tiny bodies & brains. Hurry and get some yourself! Its on sale at target right now... a 4 pack for $2.50 (2/$5)... Their website also has coupons available so you can save even more. I believe it is $1 off a 4 pack... which makes them just $1.50 right now if you hurry!! HOpe you enjoy my little rambling today... I was really excited to find this new yummy yogurt.
I wanna share with you guys ONE MORE THING that I am sure you will love... back when i worked retail, I worked in a store that had a HUGE cooking section... and before I left I bought the book "The Toddler Cafe"
This book is so beyond amazing and I have not even got to try the majority of them yet. Some are really simple ideas like "Waffle Grilled Cheese" which is as easy as it sounds... just like making a regular grilled cheese but on a waffle maker instead of a skillet... Or, the Banana Hotdog?? Hot dog Bun... Banana... PB & j... crazy right? But genius... all the fun of a hot dog... with none of thr gross fats and fillers of a hotdog! But my favorite that I have been dying to try for the boys Lily Pad Pancakes.
Yield: makes 15 silver dollar-size pancakes
Ingredients
8 ounces (about 1½ cups) frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Vegetable oil, as needed
Butter or plain yogurt for serving
Directions
Preparation: Set aside 1/3 cup of the peas.
Add the remaining peas to a blender with the water and egg; purée until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder and gradually mix with a fork or whisk. Stir in the reserved 1/3 cup peas; let the batter rest for 10 minutes while you clean up.
Place about 2 tablespoons of oil in a sauté pan, warm over medium heat until shimmering, and drop 1 tablespoon of batter into the pan. Gently cook for about 3 minutes, until you see bubbles forming around the edges. Flip and cook on the second side until very lightly browned. Continue until all the batter is gone. Serve warm with butter or plain yogurt.
Variation
1. Add in cooked bay shrimp, diced chicken, or fresh corn.
Notes
Use petite green peas when possible; do not use canned peas for this recipe.
Toddler tip
If your child won’t usually eat peas, make sure you add all the peas to the blender in the first step so they get puréed.
These ingredients will TOTALLY be on the grocery list this week... I know the boys will love them... There are SO MANY more creative and healthy recipes like these in The Toddler Cafe... I really recommend that you go out and grab one for yourself! Also - be sure to check out her blog where you can find random fun recipes that she comes posts through the year! Maybe if you guys comment enough, I can talk her into doing a giveaway on the blog!? COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT! What are your favorite creative kid recipes?
(I am in no way being endorsed by ANY of these products... just items I personally love and use regularly.)
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"YoBaby contains our exclusive blend of six cultures, including the probiotic L. rhamnosus. it provides 25% of your baby’s daily need for zinc, the mineral that helps support a healthy immune system... YoBaby provides at least 25% of your baby’s daily needs for calcium, protein, and vitamin D, plus other nutrients essential for babies' growth." Now, I have been using Yo!Baby since they were both little... so over 2 years now... and though I am completely loyal, I can only get the Fruit & cereal yogurt at my local Target. :( When shopping yesterday for groceries... I found something new... and one step above my love for my Yo!Baby yogurt options... Horizon's Natural Little Blends...
I am ALWAYS fighting with my kids to get them to eat their Vegi's and they always win... but with this, they have no clue... no fighting... just eating... like I said before, im in love... Horizon's Little Blends are "produced without the use of artificial flavors, preservatives, colors, and sweeteners, Little Blends is natural. And that means no high fructose corn syrup and only milk from cows free of growth hormones (rbST). In fact, every container supplies 25% of the recommended daily value (DV) of protein, 20% DV of calcium (crucial to developing strong bones and teeth), 20% DV of Vitamin A, plus Vitamin D, Iron, and probiotics. Little Blends is also a source of DHA Omega-3, a nutrient that doctors agree children don’t get enough of. Shown to help support eye, brain and heart health for growing kids, DHA Omega-3 is a fatty acid that has been recognized as playing an important role in children’s development." If you check out the ingredients you will see they use Organic Milk and lots of other Organic ingredients... so I still know Zave is getting the best I can give him... and now, even better than before.
This week - were trying out the Strawberry & Carrot's and also the Apple & Butternut Squash. So far so good! Babies are eating it up and mama can sleep easy knowing they are getting all the goodies they need in their tiny bodies & brains. Hurry and get some yourself! Its on sale at target right now... a 4 pack for $2.50 (2/$5)... Their website also has coupons available so you can save even more. I believe it is $1 off a 4 pack... which makes them just $1.50 right now if you hurry!! HOpe you enjoy my little rambling today... I was really excited to find this new yummy yogurt.
I wanna share with you guys ONE MORE THING that I am sure you will love... back when i worked retail, I worked in a store that had a HUGE cooking section... and before I left I bought the book "The Toddler Cafe"
This book is so beyond amazing and I have not even got to try the majority of them yet. Some are really simple ideas like "Waffle Grilled Cheese" which is as easy as it sounds... just like making a regular grilled cheese but on a waffle maker instead of a skillet... Or, the Banana Hotdog?? Hot dog Bun... Banana... PB & j... crazy right? But genius... all the fun of a hot dog... with none of thr gross fats and fillers of a hotdog! But my favorite that I have been dying to try for the boys Lily Pad Pancakes.
Yield: makes 15 silver dollar-size pancakes
Ingredients
8 ounces (about 1½ cups) frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Vegetable oil, as needed
Butter or plain yogurt for serving
Directions
Preparation: Set aside 1/3 cup of the peas.
Add the remaining peas to a blender with the water and egg; purée until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the flour, salt, and baking powder and gradually mix with a fork or whisk. Stir in the reserved 1/3 cup peas; let the batter rest for 10 minutes while you clean up.
Place about 2 tablespoons of oil in a sauté pan, warm over medium heat until shimmering, and drop 1 tablespoon of batter into the pan. Gently cook for about 3 minutes, until you see bubbles forming around the edges. Flip and cook on the second side until very lightly browned. Continue until all the batter is gone. Serve warm with butter or plain yogurt.
Variation
1. Add in cooked bay shrimp, diced chicken, or fresh corn.
Notes
Use petite green peas when possible; do not use canned peas for this recipe.
Toddler tip
If your child won’t usually eat peas, make sure you add all the peas to the blender in the first step so they get puréed.
These ingredients will TOTALLY be on the grocery list this week... I know the boys will love them... There are SO MANY more creative and healthy recipes like these in The Toddler Cafe... I really recommend that you go out and grab one for yourself! Also - be sure to check out her blog where you can find random fun recipes that she comes posts through the year! Maybe if you guys comment enough, I can talk her into doing a giveaway on the blog!? COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT! What are your favorite creative kid recipes?
(I am in no way being endorsed by ANY of these products... just items I personally love and use regularly.)
Note to Self Saturday: Im far from perfect...
Im far from the perfect mother...
I try very very hard to be perfect...
but sometimes I slip...
we all do, right?
Well, I guess we all just dont admit it... ;)
Anyways, Im gunna put myself on the chopping block here for a minute...
in honor of my "wanting to blog more than just giveaways"
and tell you all a little story...
My house is crazy busy all the time...
though im VERY thankful...
the shop keeps be working 7 days a week...
and if Im not juggling toddlers and sewing...
im juggling toddlers and sending emails...
I finally cracked down on myself and said okay...
its summer... were going outside to play EVERY DAY...
just play... not run errands... or hit walmart... JUST PLAY.
And its been great, refreshing... but thats a different blog...
Monday & Friday is mommy time... after a healthy dinner.
I sew, email, etc. while daddy watches the boys.
We are really good about cooking almost all of our meals...
we sit together as a family... every night... every meal.
Im very proud of that... now heres what Im not proud of...
Daddy works usually 6 days a week... 2 of those nights (Tuesday & Thursday)
he has band practice... and isn't home till after 10pm.
So dinner is just me and the boys and its always whatever is in the cupboard...
Izzaq BEGGS for Ramen noodles... Zave loves Mac n Cheese...
Mommy loves.... whatever is quick. haha.
But this Thursday was different...
Earlier in the week I was grocery shopping and in passing...
the Kid Cuisine meals caught my eye...
They were on sale... so I asked the boys and they both chose one...
Chix Nuggets, Mac n cheese, corn and Vanilla Pudding...
I hung my head in shame while putting in the cart...
*Mom failed* the ultimately lowest lazy unhealthy dinner... bluh.
Izzaq was so excited about this... I started to regain my faith...
Good mommy! Make the babies happy!
Plus really, corn - vegi (worst vegi) but still a vegi!
Calcium in the cheese and pudding... Protein in the chicken... Grains...
there are worse things, right? Uhhhhh..... right...
So flash back to Thursday... there we were scouring the cupboards for dinner
when I remembered these meals...
the boys were super stoked and mommy was happy to get them a quick warm meal.
Even if it wasn't the perfect meal...
*Here is where my problems begin*
The box says they "each" take a total for 2 minutes and 45 seconds to cook...
Awesome... quick...
So two boxes... about 5 minutes...
I gotta say, they came out so scalding lava hot...
that not even Superman could eat these...
So I let them be for 2 minutes like the box said...
2 minutes later... still lava...
I put them in the freezer for 7 minutes before they were edible...
Edible? Yeah, that would mean they actually had to EAT them...
Izzaq ate two chicken nuggets... didnt touch anything else, not one bite...
Zavery ate the blue pudding... YES BLUE!!!
It came with a little pack of sprinkles.
What I didnt know is that it came with color changing ones in the pack as well...
and it was basically like blue food coloring in the form of vanilla GOO.
Zaverys face was tinged blue for 2 days.
Recap:
$5 down the drain... literally... the garbage disposal...
Almost 15 minutes of cook time before they could eat...
Had to RECOOK something that they WOULD eat...
feed them... then bath time...
so I could scrub the blue off Zave's face...
Note to self:
In that amount of effort I could have grilled chicken on the Forman...
Made some fast cook wild rice and boiled some vegis...
Id have felt alot better about the choice...
and the boys would have actually Eaten!
I need you:
Help me plan some quick, healthy meals...
that almost 2 and almost 3 year old boys will eat...
I need to come up with 2 a week.
What do you do when you in a pinch?
Read more →
I try very very hard to be perfect...
but sometimes I slip...
we all do, right?
Well, I guess we all just dont admit it... ;)
Anyways, Im gunna put myself on the chopping block here for a minute...
in honor of my "wanting to blog more than just giveaways"
and tell you all a little story...
My house is crazy busy all the time...
though im VERY thankful...
the shop keeps be working 7 days a week...
and if Im not juggling toddlers and sewing...
im juggling toddlers and sending emails...
I finally cracked down on myself and said okay...
its summer... were going outside to play EVERY DAY...
just play... not run errands... or hit walmart... JUST PLAY.
And its been great, refreshing... but thats a different blog...
Monday & Friday is mommy time... after a healthy dinner.
I sew, email, etc. while daddy watches the boys.
We are really good about cooking almost all of our meals...
we sit together as a family... every night... every meal.
Im very proud of that... now heres what Im not proud of...
Daddy works usually 6 days a week... 2 of those nights (Tuesday & Thursday)
he has band practice... and isn't home till after 10pm.
So dinner is just me and the boys and its always whatever is in the cupboard...
Izzaq BEGGS for Ramen noodles... Zave loves Mac n Cheese...
Mommy loves.... whatever is quick. haha.
But this Thursday was different...
Earlier in the week I was grocery shopping and in passing...
the Kid Cuisine meals caught my eye...
They were on sale... so I asked the boys and they both chose one...
Chix Nuggets, Mac n cheese, corn and Vanilla Pudding...
I hung my head in shame while putting in the cart...
*Mom failed* the ultimately lowest lazy unhealthy dinner... bluh.
Izzaq was so excited about this... I started to regain my faith...
Good mommy! Make the babies happy!
Plus really, corn - vegi (worst vegi) but still a vegi!
Calcium in the cheese and pudding... Protein in the chicken... Grains...
there are worse things, right? Uhhhhh..... right...
So flash back to Thursday... there we were scouring the cupboards for dinner
when I remembered these meals...
the boys were super stoked and mommy was happy to get them a quick warm meal.
Even if it wasn't the perfect meal...
*Here is where my problems begin*
The box says they "each" take a total for 2 minutes and 45 seconds to cook...
Awesome... quick...
So two boxes... about 5 minutes...
I gotta say, they came out so scalding lava hot...
that not even Superman could eat these...
So I let them be for 2 minutes like the box said...
2 minutes later... still lava...
I put them in the freezer for 7 minutes before they were edible...
Edible? Yeah, that would mean they actually had to EAT them...
Izzaq ate two chicken nuggets... didnt touch anything else, not one bite...
Zavery ate the blue pudding... YES BLUE!!!
It came with a little pack of sprinkles.
What I didnt know is that it came with color changing ones in the pack as well...
and it was basically like blue food coloring in the form of vanilla GOO.
Zaverys face was tinged blue for 2 days.
Recap:
$5 down the drain... literally... the garbage disposal...
Almost 15 minutes of cook time before they could eat...
Had to RECOOK something that they WOULD eat...
feed them... then bath time...
so I could scrub the blue off Zave's face...
Note to self:
In that amount of effort I could have grilled chicken on the Forman...
Made some fast cook wild rice and boiled some vegis...
Id have felt alot better about the choice...
and the boys would have actually Eaten!
I need you:
Help me plan some quick, healthy meals...
that almost 2 and almost 3 year old boys will eat...
I need to come up with 2 a week.
What do you do when you in a pinch?