Project #10

Family photoshoot 

Well, since we had Ruby we have yet to take family photos.  I wanted a new dress and I knew what I wanted, but, I knew I couldn't find it and buy it.  I have never had any luck with buying off the rack for such things.  Oh sure, I can find dresses that are cute, but they are never quite what I want, so I made one.

:) Megan



Project #9

Update old pattern

I bought this pattern at a pattern sale for .99 and I've had it for awhile now.  I've been waiting for the right fabric to come along.

Well, I finally found fabric I liked and while browsing Pinterest one evening I found a lady who had a similar pattern only she made it more modern.  She used a french stitch and shortened it, but its basically the same as the pattern I have.  I may be bias, but I think Ruby looks fabulous in it. 

:) Megan

(Pattern is 12m-2T. )

Project #8

Homemade Baby Food

When we found out we were expecting a baby, we started talking about all the things that go with it.  Names, nursery themes, furniture and breastfeeding or bottle feeding.  Along with the choice of breast or bottle feeding we discussed baby food.  It was a very short four months before she started eating food and it was important to have a plan .  We decided to make our own baby food for several different reasons but the top 2 were the cost and the nutrition.  A jar of baby food costs .50.  If your baby eats 3 jars of baby food a day, thats $1.50 a day.  Thats $10.50 a week.  When making homemade baby food, it cost between $1.50 to $2 a week.  I like that price better.  Also, homemade baby food does not contain perservatives. 

Its super simple and easy to do, it just takes a little bit of prep time. 

What you need: Food of your choice, Ice cube trays, blender, clothes pins.

Today, we did Sweet potatoes.

*Sweet potatoes retain most of their nutritents when you bake them, but boiling is ok too.  Its faster.  NEVER microwave.

When they are done cooking, cut and put in the blender. (My husband bought me the Ninja just for making baby food.  Its the #1 blender on the market)

One great thing about making your own baby food is you can control the texture of the food.  Some baby's can have texture issues.  Its also an easier transition to table food textures.

Put the pureed food in ice cube trays.  *Each cube is one ounce.

I use clothes pins to label the trays while they are in the freezer.  Some foods look the same such as carrots and sweet potatoes OR apples and pears. Put trays in the freezer.

When the food is frozen transfer to freezer bags for storage.

Take the cubes out to thaw in the morning or if you have a bottle warmer you can use that for quick thaw.  NEVER microwave, it 'kills' the nutrition in the food.

Enjoy!

:) Megan

P.S. One large Sweet potato will fill a 16 cube ice tray.

Project #7

Baby skinny jeans and Tunic



My baby is long and skinny.  The jeans I have found in the store are short and wide.  So, I found some stretch denim to make her a pair of jeans.  And you can't have a pair of skinny jeans without a cute tunic, so I made one of those too.

I think she's getting used to the camera.

 

:) Megan

Project #6

Sky blue polka dots and wide-leg pants

I am always looking for clothing for Ruby that is both comfortable and fashionable...which  is what everyone wants.  I want her to be able to move and play uninhibited and also look cute.  One thing I like to do is make clothing from scratch, but, fabric can be expensive.  So, when one of my mother-in-laws best friends offered to let me go through her craft closet and take what I wanted, you better believe I cleaned her out!  This is just one of many products of her generosity.

I love a wide-leg pant on babies!

:) Megan

Project #5

Crochet Baby Boots

I think these are super cute!  These are for a newborn age 0-3 months.  After making these I made a pair for Ruby, that would not stay on her feet.  But with a little black elastic weaved through, they do now!  These will be for sale on my Etsy page very soon. Please check back to get yours!

 

Check my Esty site to purchase yours.

http://www.etsy.com/people/RubyJewellsTreasure

:) Megan

Project # 4

Ruby's Halloween Costume

I have always liked the home-made halloween costumes way more than the store bought.  When I decided to actually dress Ruby up this year, I couldn't decide what I wanted her to be.  My husband thought a chef would be cute so that was the original plan.  But I didn't want to buy anything since she will only wear it one time.  I had this old dress that I never wore.  It was a thrift store find and I always thought it looked frumpy.  So I turned it into Ruby's costume!

:) Megan