Tuesday Ten - We Might Be A Little Crunchy Edition

     We aren't quite hippies but we aren't the opposite of hippies either ( can you believe I tried googling the term for opposite of hippie but their isn't a real term). We are what you might call a little bit crunchy or granola if you prefer.

     Here is our Tuesday Ten why we may be a little bit crunchy:

1. Breastfeeding

Yes, I know plenty of women do, but this may be one of the first signs but shhh... I plan to do so until HE wants to wean. It could be a year or two. Don't worry I draw the line at 3.

2. 

Baby Wearing

We only own 3. True hippies would laugh at us at only owning 3. A wrap, sling and Baby Bjorn. We are lacking here but I'm thrifty and I would only buy a new to us carrier if I found a super great deal on a used one.  I do love baby wearing and would be lost without it.

3.                                                                Bed Sharing

We have a family bed policy and it works for us, I just wished we had a bigger bed. 

4. 

                                                                 Cloth Diapers

This is our stash minus the dirty ones. We could use more. Diapers become some what of an addictive habit. I looooooove cloth. 

5.                                                                 Cloth Wipes

If you are going to do cloth diapers, you may as well use cloth wipes. I made our own out of old receiving blankets and reclaimed flannel. 

6.                                                           Homemade Laundry Soap

It's cheaper, works better, better on clothes and cloth diapers and its easy to make. Its really a no brainer. 

7.                                                               Homemade Cleaners

Same reasons we use homemade laundry soap and its healthier then chemicals. We do use some store bought stuff but lemon, vinegar, water and baking soda work great on almost everything.

8.                                                               Homemade Baby Food

I like to know what my baby is eating.  Most of the veggies come from a family farm. its delicious, organic and local.

9.                                                              Quinoa (keen-wah)

It's delicious on its own, cold, hot, in savory recipes or even in chocolate cake. The kids actually beg for it sometimes. Its a win win, healthy and great tasting . 

10.                                                                      Coconut Oil

If you ever have a problem, coconut oil is likely the answer. Its the duct tape of the health food world. You can use it for everything and we.

     These are just 10 reasons why we may be a little bit crunchy. Are you crunchy? A full out hippie? A regular everyday mom? I'd love to hear what makes you crunchy or not. If you aren't sure here is a great way to find out over at Crappy Pictures.

Baby Food Extravaganza

     We are getting low on my freezer stock pile of baby food.  Even though Harmony is 9 months old and loves to feed herself finger foods, I still feed her home made baby food.  Only 1 out of 3 bites she tries to shove into her own mouth makes it there so it my attempt to fatten her up a bit, I feed spoon feed her as well.

     On today's menu is :

• Sweet Potato
• Apple Sauce
• Pears
• Peas
• Avocado
• Maybe some chicken if I get to it

     Making your own baby food is such a money saver and I like to know whats in my baby's food.  Jarred baby food smells and looks disgusting.  Home made stuff tastes and smells like real food. Even my older kids beg for some.  Camden will chow down pureed chicken, Ella loves pureed carrots and who doesn't love home made applesauce. I will even throw a frozen cube of carrot or another veggie into our pasta sauces or meat loaf  as a way to get extra veggies into everyone.  I really wish I had not been such a first time mom with Ella and bought everything just because it had a cute smiling baby on the package.  I lived and learned and actually enjoy preparing the little ones food.