it's our birthday! - innobaby

it's our birthday!

We turned 12!This one will be short and sweet, because we really don't need to say much except for...We know we wouldn't be here without you. Innobaby was started by moms, for kids, and also for their moms and dads and anyone who needs a little help taking care of their littles. You guys liked us [...]
St. Patrick's Day Cookies! - innobaby

St. Patrick's Day Cookies!

Hi, innobaby mamas! St. Patrick's Day is so much more than just St. Patrick now. Here in Chicago we famously dye our river green and have a great parade. We know New York has a great parade too! Some of our mamas do Shamrock Shuffles, and some of us do St. Baldrick's to raise money, [...]
Perfect Fall Treat - Pear Oat Squares - innobaby

Perfect Fall Treat - Pear Oat Squares

Pear Oat SquaresYield: approx. 25 1 inch squaresIngredients:1 cup old-fashioned oats1 cup pitted Medjool dates1 1/2 cups dried pears1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or some combination of cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom)Directions:Place oats in the bowl of your food processor and pulse until ground. Some small pieces will remain… you don’t want to process so much [...]
Halloween Snack Idea: MINI APPLE DIPPIN BAR - innobaby

Halloween Snack Idea: MINI APPLE DIPPIN BAR

It’s Halloween month guys!!! This is one of my favorite months! From the weather change (not so much in Florida), to the Halloween decorations to the rolling of all the holidays that come after, makes me sooo happy! If you follow me on INSTAGRAM yesterday I posted all about this super cute and convenient bus platter [...]
Back to School Made Easy with Innobaby - innobaby

Back to School Made Easy with Innobaby

Back to School season is in full swing! Read ahead for some helpful hints, school lunch ideas, and packing tips for your kids from the Innobaby team. Is your child a picky eater? Or maybe you’re dealing with food allergies and can’t rely on school-made lunches. With our  Packin’ Smart Twistables, you can create snack towers customized to [...]
Stainless Steel Leakproof Food Storage. . .Makin' Life Easier - innobaby

Stainless Steel Leakproof Food Storage. . .Makin' Life Easier

By the time I write this, many of us parents have gotten over the hard part of the back-to-school season. The school supplies have been purchased, sleeping schedules have been established, and we are forced to adjust lunch ideas to what our kids’ favourite foods are this year. With all that going on, it helps [...]
Terrific Tailgating with Aquaheat! - innobaby

Terrific Tailgating with Aquaheat!

When the leaves begin to change and the breeze blows crisp and cool, it only means one thing…tailgating season is here! Whether your team is collegiate or national, this time-honored tradition is a classic autumn pastime that’s filled with friends, fun, and most importantly, tons of yummy food! What tailgate would be complete without burgers, wings, chili, and all [...]
7 Food & Snack Prep Ideas - innobaby

7 Food & Snack Prep Ideas

Being a mom of three definitely keeps me on my toes. I find myself constantly looking for new ways to get the most out of my time. Food and snack prep is a great way to do so. When you prepare snacks and food in advance, it can be a lot of work initially, but [...]
A Day at the Beach . . . Passing on a Cherished Tradition - innobaby

A Day at the Beach . . . Passing on a Cherished Tradition

Some of my fondest childhood memories are the all-day beach days we would have during the summer while I was young. We'd spend hours collecting shells, playing in the waves and the rest of the world seemed to disappear. Of course there was plenty of snacking too.So much has changed since that time, yet so [...]
Back to School Tips - Day 3 - Quick & Healthy Lunch Ideas - innobaby

Back to School Tips - Day 3 - Quick & Healthy Lunch Ideas

#1. PB&J . . . The long standing lunch staple. It's a super fast lunch to make and can be made to accommodate different dietary needs while still providing protein for your kids during a busy day of learning. The are so many nut butter options available today. Looking to add something cute and fun [...]
Back to School Tips - Day 2 - Back to School Safety Tips - innobaby

Back to School Tips - Day 2 - Back to School Safety Tips

#1. Playground Safety. More than 200,000 kids in the U.S. are treated in the emergency room for playground related injuries. Make sure your child is dressed in playground appropriate attire, and check for the general safety of the playground. Check out this article here: http://goo.gl/yDV5OQ #2. Heavy Backpacks. Carrying too much weight in a backpack [...]
Back to School Tips - Day 1 - Cures for the First Day Jitters - innobaby

Back to School Tips - Day 1 - Cures for the First Day Jitters

 #1. Meet the teacher and the classroom. Most children don't want to walk in on the first day of school and be left alone with some stranger! Ask the school if it's OK to bring your child in before school starts to meet the teacher and take a tour of the classroom. Point out cool [...]