Last week’s topic was whole foods, one of the core philosophy’s of La Leche League.
Providing nutritious whole foods for your infant–at half the cost of organic ready-made baby food—is also a breeze. While it may seem intimidating to make baby food for an infant, once you get started you’ll realize that much of what you [...]
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Tuesday’s Topic: Whole Foods, Part II
Posted in Nutrition, Tuesday's Topic on June 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Foodie Friday: Tortilla Soup
Posted in Foodie Friday on June 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tortilla soup from allrecipes.com
this soup works really well in the crockpot as well
INGREDIENTS
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels or one can white or black beans (or the equivalent of dried beans)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon [...]
Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Wordless Wednesday on June 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
summertime at the beach
Tuesday’s Topic: Whole Foods
Posted in Nutrition, Tuesday's Topic, Whole Foods on June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the core philosphies of La Leche League is that eating healthy is the best way to go for moms and for their families.
Of course, in today’s society with so much access to the latest health news, this comes as no suprise. But the definition of what is healthy may vary from person to [...]
Foodie Friday
Posted in Foodie Friday, Nutrition, Whole Foods on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Plant too many eggplants in your garden this year?
High in fiber and antioxidant phytonutrients, it is also rich in potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1) and is a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin as well.
This vegetarian Eggplant and Rice dish from Whole Foods for the Whole Family (LLL Int’l publication) [...]
Thoughtful Thursday
Posted in Thoughtful thursday on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Toddler nursing is…
…nursing a child who wants to stand on their head to nurse.
…nursing a child who wants to lift up your shirt or has words to ask to nurse.
…nursing a child who can be very insistent in his/her need to nurse and sometimes asks in situations which embarrass you.
…nursing a child who is big [...]
Posted in La Leche league on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Each statement below lists an important person who makes a difference in a mother’s breastfeeding experience. Did you know…
Fathers can play a key role in bolstering their breastfeeding partner’s confidence by acknowledging their efforts, offering words of encouragement, or contacting a La Leche League Leader for support.
La Leche League Leaders provide women with [...]
Wordless Wednesday
Posted in Wordless Wednesday on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Foodie Friday
Posted in Foodie Friday on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A few simple home remedies may be no farther than your cupboard or your garden:
Buckwheat honey
Studies have now shown that this honey is a safe alternative to other over-the-counter cold remedies. Researchers have found that this honey is more effective than dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough medicines.
Recommended doses are:
Age 1-5, 1/2 tsp
Age 6-11, 1 [...]
Thoughtful Thursday
Posted in Thoughtful thursday on June 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
March 8, 2008
White
liquid threads streaming
into the hotel bathtub
Blizzard,
barring me from you
Milk, love, longing
Expressed.
-Anonymous
