BaBy FoOd!

For as long as I can remember, I have been excited to be a mother. Really... when I was a little girl I used to bring my baby-doll that would "spit up" "poop" "pee" and need diaper changes and cuddles EVERYWHERE. I used to have a car seat for my baby in my moms car and a stroller that I would make my mom carry around to everyplace we went. Baby Jennie was NEVER out of my sight!

So what does this have to do with baby food? Of course as a mother you want what is best for your children.. no matter how old or young they are... and along with my aspirations to be a mother.. I have always been excited about making my own baby food too. The baby food jars that you get at the store just seem a little weird. "chicken and rice" that doesn't expire for a year... ?? Have you ever tasted it? I have and YUCK. Now... I am no Supermom and yes I only have one little baby and i admit that maybe after a few more kids I might feel differently about taking the time to make baby food... but for now I find it less expensive, more convenient (as I can make a ton at a time and store it in the freezer instead of going shopping once a week for jars) and I love to know exactly what is going into my little man! So far, I have made.. pears, apples, peas, zucchini, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, bananas, and yesterday Carter and I made apricots and peaches...

Now, It really doesn't take to long and you get ALOT out of the deal! Then just freeze and store. You know exactly what is in them.. including no added sugar or salt.

Just steam, peal & blend.

Then place them in ice cube trays and freeze!

Really, you could make a months worth of baby food (veggies and fruit) in just 2 hours! And realistically, Carter will be able to eat everything Bri and I have for dinner in no more than 6 months so is it worth it? YES! However, don't get my wrong... i am not against buying baby food or anything and Im sure I will one day... but for now, this is how I do it, I love it, and I love that Carter loves it too!!