Babyfood making June 22, 2008

I am curious as to how many momma’s out there make their own babyfood, and why they do.  Also those who don’t the reason why as well.  The economy as it is I can see that more people will get into this.  I just went out and got a food mill & storage containers today. I would only use organic produce. 

My family and I are making and canning applesauce this fall, we like it on the chunky side, but I thought I would also make some that is really blended for the babies.  Being a part time WAHM, I have the time to do this, and I know it will make me feel good doing it.  Having said that, it is always a personal decision for each parent to make. 

Trying to be a “green” Momma June 9, 2008

Trying to be green, and not because it is trendy.  Once you become a momma, and you learn about what all these pesticides, hormones, antibiotics etc. can do to you & your family it becomes more of a how can you not do everything in your power to make the switch. 

Plus I want to leave my children with less environmental damage as well.  The downside is how expensive it can be to feed your family organic, & purchase safe cleaning products I can’t believe how quickly it adds up.  With our fuel crisis in this country, and the skyrocketing cost of groceries it can be a real strain on the budget.  Right now I am nursing, and even though it is less costly than formula, I still have to eat as well as possible.

I am currently writing an book on saving money on all these things, using my own experience & trial by error.  I will share it as soon as I am done.  I feel that there is a major shift going on in our country right now, a back to basics time, and I don’t know how many of us are truly prepared for what that entails.