Baby Food

I left my husband at home tonight with Brett so that I could run to Babies R Us. You see, they are having a special on Gerber baby food. The two packs are 10 for $10. This is a savings of up to $.59 per pack! I bought the usual items- sweet potatoes, carrots, pears, peaches, peas and green beans (although Brett has yet to taster the last three). I bought 20 packs (so 40 small containers) to add to my already stuffed cabinets. I figure I have enough to last about a month. I was feeling good about the money I saved as I loaded it all up into my car!

Next stop, Bed Bath and Beyond. If you've never been to the one next to Babies R Us in Tustin it is worth the trip! They have everything there! As I was wandering through the aisles I discovered all of the grinders, mixers, freezers, etc. for making your own baby food. I suddenly felt guilty! Should I be making Brett's food?

I recall being out with one of the moms from New Moms of South Orange County and she was feeding her son something that looked quite yummy. When I asked her what it was she told me a mixture of pumpkin, avocado and something else (sorry, can't remember). I asked her if she had made it and she said, with a big smile, "I make all of his food!" I thought that was so cool that she made his food but I also wondered how she had the time. Besides, I can barely carve a pumpkin let alone cook one!

Well, I haven't solved this dilemma in my head yet but it is now in the forefront of my mind and, as I try to look for ways to cut household costs, I think this could be a good way to save money. I guess I could cook instead of blog but blogging seems so much more fun.

More to come on this one...