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Postpartum Freezer Meals

June 14, 2016 · Leave a Comment

In the months leading up to the arrival of my son, I was feverishly cooking as much as I could to put in the freezer. Freezer meals are fantastic to have on hand with a new babe. Pop one of your prepped meals in a slow cooker or oven and dinner is done (often with enough for lunch the next day too!)

 

Here are a few tips and tricks I learned:

 

Par-boil Pasta
If the pasta is fully cooked before going in the freezer, it will be soggy when the meal is reheated. I found cooking half the amount of recommended time worked like a charm.

 

Ziploc Bags (or vacuum sealer)
 Put the food in the bag, lay it flat to freeze, and then you can stand them up like books in your freezer. This saves so much space, and it is very fast to thaw. Casseroles can be thawed and put in dishes just before cooking. Soups and slow cooker meals can be poured into a pot or slow cooker.

 

Disposable Aluminum Pans
 For any meal that need structure (like Lasagna or Shepherd’s Pie), use disposable aluminum pans. You can find these at most grocery stores in many sizes. Try to fill them as full as you can to minimize the amount of air in them and prevent freezer burn. Put a piece of parchment paper on top of the food to stop it from sticking the the lid.

 

Label Everything
 Write the name of the meal, the date, and cooking instructions on all packages. Everything looks the same frozen and you’ll forget what is what! This way helpful visitors can help you out by putting dinner on during their visit by following the cooking instructions.

 

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Meal Ideas:
 Lasagna
Shepherd’s/Cottage Pie
Macaroni and Cheese
Casseroles (tuna, chicken, ham)
Taco Filling
Pizza
Marinated Meat for the slow cooker
Meatballs and Marinara Sauce
Soups (chicken, beef, veggie, lentil)
Chilli
Burritos
Breakfast wraps
Cook Like Items Together
 Plan your cooking by core ingredients. Things like Meat Balls and Marinara, Shepherd’s Pie, and Taco Filling can all be prepped easily together. Cook up all the ground beef at one time and split between recipes.

 

The Food Processor Is Your Friend
 Use a food processor to cut up or shred ingredients in large quantities. Onions can be diced quickly without tears, while carrots and cheese can be shredded in seconds.

 

Happy Postpartum- Dawn

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Postpartum Doula Posting

April 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment

 

Ridge Meadows Postpartum doulas takes care of  the mother so she can take care of her baby and your family. Our doulas are experienced in baby care, feeding, sleep issues and postpartum adjustments.   Ridge Meadows postpartum doulas will feed you and help you feed your baby, help you sleep so that you will have a clear mind to work through the trial and error of finding out what your baby needs day-to-day. With support mothers often feel more balanced right from the start and will confident as a parent.

 

Position Title:     Postpartum Doula

Starting Date:     May 1st, 2016

Status:  Self Employed Contractor

Wage Rate:   $20/hour

Shift Schedule:   Availability from Monday-Friday 8am-6pm. Shifts are 4-8 hours.

Use of Personal Automobile  Yes 

Reports To:        Nicole Chambers (owner/operator of RMDS)

 

CLOSING DATE:  Friday, April 22nd, 2016 or when position is filled

 

Qualifications required are:

  • Postpartum Doula Training or ECE diploma;
  • One (1) year recent related experience with newborns/parents;
  • Additional courses on breastfeeding are an asset;
  • Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  •  Criminal record check
  • Current First Aid Certificate

 

Skills & Abilities:

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to interact effectively with new parents.
  • Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Ability to assist with breastfeeding and small household chores.

 

 

Please submit current resumes by 4:30 p.m., April 22nd, 2016 to:

 Nicole Chambers

 e-mail:    ridgemeadowsdoula@gmail.com

                

We thank you for your interest.

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