Having a 7 month old can be expensive! I'm truly a bargainer at heart... I compare prices, coupon shop, and raid clearance racks whenever possible. As a mommy, I've tried to find ways to cut down on expenses for my sweet baby boy while still providing the best quality things I can get for him. One way I've proudly been able to do this is by making my own baby food. Do you have any idea how expensive those tiny little jars of processed fruits and veggies can be? I have found that making your own food can be significantly cheaper, quick, fun, and so much healthier for my baby. I usually make about 3 to 4 different kinds of food in batches and freeze in large amounts. Check out the images below for some fun in the kitchen with my sweet boy and tips on how to make baby food for yourself!
If you are looking for a GREAT recipe book, check out
The Best Homemade Baby Foods On The Planet by Knight and Ruggiero... Little man certainly likes the book!
My guy's favorite recipe is bananas! Simply half 3-4 bananas and saute in 1/2 tablespoon of butter. Mash with a fork and store and freeze for up to 2 weeks...
The bumbo chair is so fantastic to have in the kitchen... Little guy is always happy to watch me cook while playing!
Second favorite recipe... and the CHEAPEST batch of baby food you'll ever make. Pick up a bag of frozen peas for a buck, microwave for 5 minutes and puree! THAT simple... and THAT cheap. One bag provides about 8 servings for baby... 8 servings for a buck? Can't beat it!
And then we get to eat!!
I'm blessed with a VERY healthy eater :) No problems with fresh fruits and veggies here!
I use these great storage cups that I got by
One Step Ahead... you can grab them off of amazon.com
here! They stack up on top of each other and then on a tray for easy storage in the freezer.
From top to bottom, we have sweet potatoes, bananas, green peas, and butternut squash. Total cost was just under 8 bucks and we got about 24 servings... all prepared, jarred, and stored in about an hour. If I can do it, anyone can!
