Making Baby food?

So I have been really into reading food labels and and also shopping sales and using coupons lately. After reading labels on my babies food and seeing even at that young age they are giving these little ones processed food, I started to wonder how easy it might be to make baby food. After becoming health cautious as of late, learning that to much processed food is not a good thing for me as an adult, why would it be for babies?

I was a little scared to try to make baby food on my own, not knowing how safe it would be. They make a big deal on baby products now days, (I'm not saying it is a bad thing) that I was worried I would feed my baby something that would make him sick. Then the other day I was watching Good Things Utah (I learn a lot from that show) and someone was on there showing how to make baby food. It was so simple, so I went to her blog and found the web site that she loves. It has everything you need to know how to do this. I was so excited.

I got everything I needed to try my first batch: ice cube trays, frozen or fresh veggies, food processor and/or blender, plastic wrap. I figured I would give my self all afternoon today to work on it.

Result: It took just over and hour to make and stick into the freezer( a lot faster than planned); butternut squash, carrots, peas, corn, and green beans. The best part is that I saved money doing this. I made around 80 oz of food that is the same as 20 jars of baby food. I normally buy Beechnut brand for .44 a jar that would be $8.80 I spent 6.58 that is a $2.22 in savings and it would be even more savings if the squash was in season.

$2.22 may not be worth an hour of your time, but I think I will stick with it because I like the piece of mind of knowing my child will not be eating so much processed food. My next adventure will be homemade cereal then meals with meat.

Fun in May!

It's happening again I am slacking off on my Blogging. I think part of it is when the weather gets warmer we are doing more, which gives me more to blog about, but less time. We started this month out with Grandma Marva coming out to visit for my niece Kate's baptism. We always love seeing grandma!






We then had a nice trip to the Zoo. We got season passes this year so we will probably be doing it more often. We love the Zoo, Dean's favorite part is the train (of course) Mine is the baby elephant. She is so adorable! Brig just loves being out doors.























We had My brother's wedding reception on May 8th. finally the pictures are finished. We also had Family pictures with My Family that morning, thanks to My cousin Ashley who took those.














We've been trying to take advantage of all the warm weather that come our way.


















Last night Dean and I went to my brother's last Rugby game. Well his last one in the High school league. It was a big deal, it was the National Championship Game. They where playing against Highland, which if you have heard of Rugby in the states you have heard of Highland, they have even made a movie about that team. They have been undefeated for 19 years or something. Anyway My brother's team, called United, beat them last night! YAY! what a game! it was so intense. What a great way to end the season. Congrats Matt!