Natural Wooden Baby Rattles – Handmade too!

Aug 20, 2009 Natural Baby

We receive emails each day from people asking us to promote their products but seldom are these emails legit. Most of the products look like junk and are simply items that I would not purchase for my children. I never post about these items.

Today is different, I received an email from Michael who makes handcrafted wooden baby rattles. WOW! I had been hunting for these and stumbled upon his site a while ago. While I did not make a purchase, I did think that these rattles were gorgeous, safe and natural – awesome!

Michael describes his rattles as

Hand-made from North American Maple, this all-natural wooden rattle makes a perfect keepsake as well. Individually hand made from the cleanest and most chemically pure of all woods, maple contains no toxins or chemicals. Each rattle is a natural baby toy sealed with edible mineral or hemp oil and pure beeswax.

My natural rattle is completely handcrafted from a single piece of maple. The wooden rings are created on the lathe so there is no danger of them breaking or coming apart. Maple is an all-natural material that is strong, durable and tightly grained. It will not warp, crack or splinter and as such is safe for baby’s mouth.

Please check out his site if you’re in the market for natural baby rattles and don’t forget to look at the personalization too!

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How to Shop for Organic Foods

Apr 12, 2008 Friendly Baby Food Advice, Natural Baby

If you think you can’t afford Organic foods, think again!  Last week I was able to buy 3 pounds of Organic Red Delicious apples for $4.99!  you may think that is expensive however, the conventional Red Delicious apples were selling for $2.09 per pound!  3 pounds of the conventional would have cost $6.27!  I was also able to get 3 pounds of Organic Granny Smith apples for $4.99 while the conventional Grannys were selling for $2.89 per pound!  BIG savings on healthier foods!

Today, I found Organic carrots for $2.99 for a 3 pound bag!  That’s $1 per pound!  Another cheap find, Organic avocados at $3.99 for a bag of 4 while the conventional bag of 4 was $4.89!  Compare the price of Organic products to conventional products and you will probably find savings too!  A bit of price comparisions may have you buying Organic food cheaper.  If you can’t afford Organic foods for the whole family, consider buying them only for making your baby’s food!

These 17 tips will show you how to track down affordable organic food near you.

1.   Do some research.
2.   Shop at farmers’ markets.
3.   Buy a share in a community-supported agriculture program.
4.   Join a co-op.
5.   Join a buying club.
6.   Buy in bulk.
7.   Buy big in-season.
8.   In the off-season, buy preserved foods.
9.   Embrace the big freeze.
10.   Shop sales and house brands.
11.   Clip coupons.
12.   Grow your own.
13.   Shop online.
14.   Mix and match.
15.   Be flexible.
16.   Rethink your food budget.
17.   Ease into organic.

16.   Rethink your food budget.
Free up more dollars for organic food by trimming the fat from your conventional food budget. Add up all the dollars you spend every month on food, including fast food meals, morning cups of coffee, bagels and even trips to vending machines. A small change in your eating habits could free up the money you need to buy the organic foods that you really want.

17.  Ease into organic.
Begin the transition to organic eating with some of your favorite foods.

“Pick a product or two that you decide you really notice a difference in taste and that really excites you,” DiMatteo says.

Families with young children may want to start by buying organic baby food and dairy products.  “Whatever your kids eat the most of is where you start,” Cummins says.

The tips posted above come from the Organic Consumers Association.  Visit the site to get the full scoop!

Grow your own baby food

Mar 7, 2008 Friendly Baby Food Advice, Natural Baby

Have you ever thought about growing your own baby food?  Many of our visitors plant gardens and use their harvest to make the freshest of baby food possible.  As winter gives way to spring, it’s time to think about this season’s garden. 

We’d like to direct you to LocalHarvest.org where you can buy a variety of seeds.  LocalHarvest features farmers and growers from throughout the United States.  You can search by state and find a local producer in your area.  You can order your seeds by mail or go to the farm directly.  This is a great way to buy locally and know exactly where your seeds and products are comng from!

Think about planting a garden and growing your own baby food!