Beaba Babycook
Anyone can start making their own baby food. This is the secret… Beaba Babycook. Originating from France, the baby-food maker functions as a steamer, processor, warmer and blender, it has won praise throughout Europe and now is finally available to families in the U.S. This small appliance starts by steam-cooking vegetables, fruits, meat and fish in less than 15 minutes, preserving the valuable vitamins and flavors, then purees or blends them to the desired texture. Moreover, it also operates as a re-heater or defroster for precooked foods, which is ideal for busy parents like me. It comes with a 2 1/2-cup polycarbonate bowl, cooking basket, spatula and recipe booklet. The bowl and basket are dishwasher safe, and the size makes for easy storage on counter tops and in cabinets. However, it is quite pricey, and you’re likely to find some baby food processors that are half the price. 
DWINK
This DWINK is a very simple product and very practical. It’s a clever product made of plastic that prevents juice squirting and spilling. The contoured shape fits drink boxes and pouches of all sizes. It’s very well made with a non-skid base and provides handles for little hands. Its also comes in cute color variations. However, I find that it’s not really necessary for moms with kids until you’ve really experienced major juice spillage.
Cheerios Snack Mix- NEW!
In effort to provide a healthier alternative for family snacking General Mills recently put Cheerios Snack Mix on the market. With 8 grams of whole grain per serving and 60 to 65 percent less fat than regular potato chips they are hoping to tap into the “66 percent of parents who are trying to offer snacks with nutritional value” says Michael Forbes. Excited to try this mix on both myself and my children, I popped it open the moment I received it.
I have to admit, at first it was a confusing taste. I grew up with Chex Snack mix and I think my taste buds were subconsciously expecting that taste. It only took a few bites to win me over. My children loved it. If you are looking for a healthier snack alternative around the house that still haste taste, definitely cruise on over to your grocers’ snack isle and give Cheerios Snack Mix a whirl.














