Food
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Need Help with Food and Clothing
Asked by R.D. from New York
on January 21, 2010
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I needed to know if there are sights out there that can help with food or clothing?Mother of six and I need help.
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- Hi R., I am not local, but I know that a lot of churches across the country participate in Angel Food Ministries, which is a way that families in a community can pu...
- Tarah J.'s answer was just what you need. Also I would recommend inquiring of your local churches as well as Good Will and Salvation army for food and clothing. Cathol...
- Hi R. Wish you were nearer. Many of us need help, and we use what is available. I go to the 3 local thrift stores. My children rarely had new clothes. The twins are 19...
Starting a Baby Food Business
Asked by J. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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I was thinking about starting a business with my friend making baby food. I was thinking about organic foods. I have been making food for my son and I highly enjoy it....
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- Well....I think there will be a lot more work and money involved that you think. If you plan on selling and marketing it at a store, it will need to be approved to be...
- Sounds like a great idea. However, make sure you do ALL your homework. You will need a CPA as well as legal advice. We are in the raw materials industry and ...
- You have gotten some good advice. Your manufacturing site must be something other than your home kitchen to do this right (no pets allowed). Check with your local bu...
Making Baby Food
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on February 29, 2008
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Hello mommies! I was wondering if any of you made your baby food. My little love is about 6 months and were are starting solids. Please share any tips, ideas, or rec...
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- Hi J. My son was born 9/17 and I actually got the OK from his doctor to start him on solid at 5 months. I started him in peas 1st (he was so so on this) and than carr...
- HI J.. I made a lot of my sons food at first, he's now 16 months. The easiest is squash. Just bake some organic squash according to directions and put in a food proces...
- go to wholesomebabyfood.com
Am I Making the Healthiest Food Choices?
Asked by M.B. from Columbus
on September 4, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for some advice on the food choices for my kids(and myself). I have been trying to educate myself on all-natural foods versus the regular stuf...
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- Since SO many food products contain high fructose corn syrup, I would go with as many as I could that do not contain it. In general,I think it is best to aim for as l...
- Everything you hear now is that the high fructose corn syrup is the worst thing to give your kids. Also, kids need higher calories than we do for their growth and deve...
- NO!! Lower calorie and/or sugar free or fat free is NOT always the best choice. ANYTHING that contains high fructose corn syrup is something I won't even buy! There...
Throwing / Dropping Food
Asked by D.H. from Grand Junction
on August 7, 2007
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When my son is in his high chair and is done eating he tosses his plate over the edge of his high chair table and it splats all over the floor. Or if he does like what...
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- To prevent him from tossing his plate, don't give him one. Put the food directly on the tray. If he likes to watch things drop, set him on the floor to eat - things ...
- I had the same problem with my oldest. I did exactly the same thing you did but i figured out that even that little bit was the attention that she wanted. I started to...
- My oldest son went through the same thing around that age. The best pearl of wisdom I can give you is that he will grow out of it eventually. Often times children do t...
Birthday Party Ideas on a TIGHT Budget.
Asked by D.D. from Denver
on February 4, 2013
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My little girl is turning 5 next week. She has been waiting for a birthday party. We want to do a birthday party for her to invite her friends. WIth just family I will...
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- Have it at home, or if you end up with too many kids for the size of your home check with local parks or YMCA/YWCA to see if they rent a room for cheap. Have simple ga...
- Our YMCA charges $80 for a birthday party. For $80 you get use of a party room (for 2 hours), and you can choose to use the play structure, the gym, the bouncer, the ...
- One of my son's favorite parties was a chef party where we made mini pizzas, fruit kbobs, and they iced their own cup cakes and decorated them. I bought aprons on sale...
Magic Bullet or Other Food Processor
Asked by C.S. from New York
on February 23, 2012
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Hi Moms - I've always wanted a food processor, but I've never bought one. I dream of a nice big cuisinart type, but in reality I dont know how much use I would get out...
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- I love my Bullet! I make protein shakes and smoothies every day. I do notice you have to stop it and sometimes shake it a bit,(sometimes the fruit sticks to the walls)...
- I have the Ninja and I'm really pleased with it. I bought the one that has three different-sized blender "containers" - the same motor fits the top of all three. My ...
- I actually love my Magic Bullet. Great for smooties and the things you have described. Maybe I am nuts but never had any problems and use it quite a bit!
What Brand of Baby Food and Why?
Asked by K.S. from Grand Rapids
on March 27, 2008
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My daughter is almost 5 months old and we are getting ready to introduce solids. I was wondering what brand of baby food others have chosen and why? Also wondered ab...
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- actually, making your own baby food is a lot easier and simple than you think! oh, and a lOT cheaper! I personally believe that making your own foods introduces the a...
- I thought about making my own and got a lot of good advice about it, but I never actually did it. I think we CAN go overboard with insisting that it all come from mom...
- I liked Gerber the best and only because if you look on the back at the ingredients, they have the less amount of chemicals. Not that something will happen to your ch...
Birthday Party Food Ideas
Asked by R.R. from Buffalo
on July 30, 2010
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Hello fellow momma's! I wanted to get your opinion on food. I'm having my twin daughters 1st birthday party in September and I am looking for ideas for food. I don'...
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- Two meals that I have done for parties with 30 people are ham/roast beef/turkey sandwiches and shredded beef/pulled pork/sloppy joe sandwiches. I make them ahead of t...
- How about a taco bar. Goes a long ways. Looks great displayed. Easy to do and everyone loves it. Add some chips and salsa and offer bags of Dorritos for walking tacos...
- There's always lasagne or sausage and peppers as the good old standby, with a garden salad, and some fresh bread. You could do sandwiches, platters of cold cuts, ch...
Food Idea's for 1St Birthday
Asked by N.B. from Detroit
on July 21, 2008
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I am having my babies first birthday paty in September and we are going the have about 90 people there. I really need help with food ideas. We are having the party i...
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- Hot dogs and sides are always good and easy too.
- We've also done sloppy joes and a taco bar. My daughter's b-day is in March so we've also done chili and served hot dogs (keeping them warm in the crock pot). That w...
- You could serve finger foods. Crackers, cheese and meat, meat balls, salads, maybe finger sandwhiches.
