Add Making My Own Baby Food to the List of Things I Said I Would Never Do.

"I just don't want you to get carried away," my cautious, yet weirded out husband responded as I was making yet another batch of baby food for the day.

"I am not getting carried away. I am on my last batch. Besides, you should be happy I am working hard on saving some money," was my response.

The thing is, I think he's right.

I think I may be getting carried away.

And it has only been day 1.

I LOVE MAKING MY OWN BABY FOOD.

There is something satisfying about see the food, pureeing it, and then watching my lil' man eat it.

There is something satisfying about knowing that this takes just a little bit of time, but the money we save will be great.

There is something satisfying about feeling like, "I might actually be able to do this mom thing."

And so it begins. I add to the list of things I said I would never do. As I go to bed tonight, there are beans, carrots and apples in the fridge, and peas, beans and carrots in the freezer.

What are you baby making food tips????

A Baby is Expensive!

Like you haven't heard that before, right?

And Jon and I knew this. We know it so much more now!

We have been so blessed. So incredibly blessed. Did you know that since we have had Caleb, we have only had to buy formula, 2 packs of diapers, and some preemie clothes? Really! We have had people buy him everything he needs, and more that he does not need. {Smile} It has been such a blessing to have friends and family come around us and support us in this way.

But a baby is still expensive.

So, how do you do it?

We are feeding Caleb baby food now. For all you non-parenting rookies out there, what do you do to save money on baby food?

-Do you make your own? How do you do it? We might try it, but I don't know what to do.

-Do you clip coupons? Are there good online sources that have some great coupon deals out there?

-Do you shop at a certain store? Which store is the cheapest?

Help a mother out!