Resource Round Up

I absolutely love youtube. I started subscribing to inspirational channels around the time my son was born because while I mostly stayed present and off my phone for nursing and snuggling, he’d also have many hours asleep on me and when I couldn’t sleep myself, I loved watching little, 5-20 minute clips. I never really knew how much time I had so these sound bites of wisdom and fun were really great for me.

As I think about it now, they truly have changed my life. For example, I actually didn’t really know much about Montessori principles until I came upon The Hidden Gem. I learned so much about Montessori at home and the philosophy overall. And, Gemma recommended the book The Montesorri Toddler by Simone Davies which was incredibly helpful, and beautiful, and an easy read that taught me so much.

And, after being a vegetarian for 20+ years, activist Ellen Fisher, along with her sister, Hannah McNeely, truly changed my perspective and are why I converted to plant-based a few months ago. Hannah recommended Pick Up Limes and holy smokes, as Sadia says, have I gained so much plant-based cooking inspiration and dietitian advice. I love her channel so much. It’s like a little bit of peace and calm and a whole lot of mouth watering deliciousness.

And speaking of peace, I also absolutely love Do It On A Dime. Katherine is a gem. She is so down to earth and real and speaks from her heart. She is not vegan, plant-based or a Montessori follower but she is a former teacher and mother and has incredible DIY and budget friendly projects. She is lovely. The common thread? All of these channels are so real. They are authentic people, speaking from the heart. And I absolutely love them. So those round out my favorite resources to date. I hope you check them out and subscribe to get all of the love in your feed as well.

What are your favorite parenting, plant-based, vegan, montessori, etc etc resources? I’d love to hear. Post in the comments below.

Resource Round Up Recap

For inspiration from our day to day life, follow me over on instagram @plantbasedbaby.us. Here’s a preview below of what you can expect.

View fullsize I went to talk to my son about race and I just cried. I cried so hard. But this isn't about me. I can't begin to imagine your experiences. I am so sorry. And I pledge to you to do better. I am here, an ally, I am listening and I am raising my son, ev
View fullsize Black Lives Matter
View fullsize Black Lives Matter. I can't pretend to know anything other than white privilege but I can promise you that I am here, I am listening, I am an ally and I am doing my best to thoughtfully raise my son to be kind and respectful to all humans. I see you.
View fullsize Plant Based Stir Fry is always a win. Chop up an onion, garlic and some ginger along with literally any vegetables and saute in sesame oil. Add in some Millet and Brown Rice Ramen from @lotusfoods or any noodle of choice. Maybe top with fresh scallio

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To get this party started, I am posting inspiration from our day to day life over on instagram @plantbasedbaby.us. So head over there and check it out. Let me know what types of posts you’d find most helpful. Here’s a preview below of what you can expect.

View fullsize I went to talk to my son about race and I just cried. I cried so hard. But this isn't about me. I can't begin to imagine your experiences. I am so sorry. And I pledge to you to do better. I am here, an ally, I am listening and I am raising my son, ev
View fullsize Black Lives Matter
View fullsize Black Lives Matter. I can't pretend to know anything other than white privilege but I can promise you that I am here, I am listening, I am an ally and I am doing my best to thoughtfully raise my son to be kind and respectful to all humans. I see you.
View fullsize Plant Based Stir Fry is always a win. Chop up an onion, garlic and some ginger along with literally any vegetables and saute in sesame oil. Add in some Millet and Brown Rice Ramen from @lotusfoods or any noodle of choice. Maybe top with fresh scallio
View fullsize If you have a truck lover, I highly recommend this book. It's the most interactive lift the flap book I've come across. It would make an awesome toddler present, too. Just saying. My 2.5 year old has had it for a year and has yet to tire of it. Altho
View fullsize Mostly whole foods. Sometimes processed. All plant based. All good. Thank you to Annie's for making a vegan Mac and Cheese. And thank you as always to our local farms for all of the abundant salads. What's your lunch looking like? . . . . #plantbased
View fullsize Gardening. 👩🏽‍🌾 It's one of my favorite mama son hobbies. I love showing him where food comes from and every aspect is something so sensory. Digging the dirt. Spraying the water. It's amazing on so many levels. We scooped up some golden zucchi
View fullsize Plant Based Burger 🤤 Quickest lunch or dinner around when you use @hilaryseatwell veggie burgers and @sietefoods spicy vegan queso. Yummmm . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbasedtoddler #plantbased #vegan #vegantoddler #veganbaby #veggieburger #hil
View fullsize Reframing. I had to dig up a huge patch of my lawn because of a weed issue and let me tell you, my son didn't skip a beat to dive into the dirt with his trucks. 🚒🤸🏽 This 2.5 year old can reframe any situation into a good thing. Seeing the world th
View fullsize Vegan Banana Nut Muffins! Recipe from @minimalistbaker - one bowl, super easy, super healthy. My 2 year old gobbles these down. 🍌🌰🧁 Do you bake or cook with your little one? It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen and learn how food c
View fullsize Whole Foods Market Vegan Haul. Would you guys like to see the vegan products I purchase regularly and ones I'm trying out? I'll put something together on the blog. For now, a few highlights from today's @wholefoods @wholefoodsdedham haul: @gothamgree
View fullsize Drink your veggies 😉🍓🍒🥬🥦 Okay, maybe not 🥦 but most! Today, we added beets, kale, berries and cherries along with almond milk, @foragerproject cashew yogurt for probiotics and hemp, flax and chia seeds. My 2 year old is on his 3rd glass. It mad
View fullsize I DIY'd this little nightstand and wanted to share because it's perfect next to toddler floor beds and in small spaces. Details on the blog. 🌃😴 I also included some of my son's favorite books. 🚛📚 . . . #montessori #montessorifloorbed #diymontes
View fullsize Vegan herb fries. Amazingly some french fries aren't vegan but when you make them yourself, you can guarantee it. @pickuplimes taught me to soak them in cold water for 1-24 hours and holy cow does it make a difference. They are so crispy! Then drain,
View fullsize Hey! Tracy here - the mama behind Plant Based Baby. I'm just dropping in to remind you to shop small when you can and help keep your local businesses afloat. My favorite meme says, When you shop small, an actual person does a happy dance 💃🕺and owni
View fullsize Vegan pizza! Is it the same? No. Is it delicious? Yes. My 2 year old and I crushed these for lunch today. What are your go to lunches these days? . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbasedpizza #veganpizza #vegan #plantbased #pizza

Hi, I'm Tracy. Welcome to Plant Based Baby!

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Hi mamas! I’m excited to launch my new project, Plant Based Baby, an online resource for mamas to encourage, empower and inspire. I’m here to tell you that you are doing an amazing job. I’m in your corner, cheering for you. Mamas don’t get enough support so this is my way of making positive change in that regard.

I raise my son Mateo in a plant based home (aka vegan eats, for those of you not into the label lingo), with Montessori inspired principles and gentle, respectful parenting. I treat him like the incredible being that he is and drop my jaw at all that he is capable of at just two years old.

I love sharing plant based meals and treats, DIYs, Montessori life skills ideas and parenting hacks.

I’d love for you to introduce yourself here or over on my Instagram, @plantbasedbaby.us and let me know what types of posts you’d find most helpful. Here’s a preview below of what you can expect over on Instagram.

I went to talk to my son about race and I just cried. I cried so hard. But this isn't about me. I can't begin to imagine your experiences. I am so sorry. And I pledge to you to do better. I am here, an ally, I am listening and I am raising my son, ev
I went to talk to my son about race and I just cried. I cried so hard. But this isn't about me. I can't begin to imagine your experiences. I am so sorry. And I pledge to you to do better. I am here, an ally, I am listening and I am raising my son, every day, to be kind and just and respectful to all, to be aware, and to be anti-racist like his mama. And so, I brought out all of our books featuring black families and I wanted to share them with you, not at all to say, look what we're doing but because I know a lot of people are looking for books to support their parenting right now. Here's a start. The first photo is of the ones that feature black families and the second is of the ones that feature families of all races together. Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall is definitely a favorite. We also love I am Enough by Grace Byers, which somehow didn't make the picture. Baby Says by John Steptoe is super cute for siblings. That one came to us last month through our book subscription with Little Feminist, which I also highly recommend. 📚@littlefeministbookclub 📚 Let me know your favorite books for both kids and adults. I'd love more for him that actually address racism. What do you recommend? And if you have favorite black owned shops to purchase, I'd love to support them. Let's not all rush to Amazon to get these. The surge should go to the small bookshops who may not be here after Corona if we don't support them now. ❤️🙏 Black Lives Matter.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter. I can't pretend to know anything other than white privilege but I can promise you that I am here, I am listening, I am an ally and I am doing my best to thoughtfully raise my son to be kind and respectful to all humans. I see you.
Black Lives Matter. I can't pretend to know anything other than white privilege but I can promise you that I am here, I am listening, I am an ally and I am doing my best to thoughtfully raise my son to be kind and respectful to all humans. I see you. I love you. ❤️🙏
Plant Based Stir Fry is always a win. Chop up an onion, garlic and some ginger along with literally any vegetables and saute in sesame oil. Add in some Millet and Brown Rice Ramen from @lotusfoods or any noodle of choice. Maybe top with fresh scallio
Plant Based Stir Fry is always a win. Chop up an onion, garlic and some ginger along with literally any vegetables and saute in sesame oil. Add in some Millet and Brown Rice Ramen from @lotusfoods or any noodle of choice. Maybe top with fresh scallions or sesame seeds. Nom nom nom. . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbased #vegan #ramen #veganramen
If you have a truck lover, I highly recommend this book. It's the most interactive lift the flap book I've come across. It would make an awesome toddler present, too. Just saying. My 2.5 year old has had it for a year and has yet to tire of it. Altho
If you have a truck lover, I highly recommend this book. It's the most interactive lift the flap book I've come across. It would make an awesome toddler present, too. Just saying. My 2.5 year old has had it for a year and has yet to tire of it. Although he did rip off a few of the delicate bits when he was younger. . . . . #plantbasedbaby #montessori #passivetoys #trucks
Mostly whole foods. Sometimes processed. All plant based. All good. Thank you to Annie's for making a vegan Mac and Cheese. And thank you as always to our local farms for all of the abundant salads. What's your lunch looking like? . . . . #plantbased
Mostly whole foods. Sometimes processed. All plant based. All good. Thank you to Annie's for making a vegan Mac and Cheese. And thank you as always to our local farms for all of the abundant salads. What's your lunch looking like? . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbasedtoddler #plantbased #vegan #veganbaby #vegantoddler #veganlunch #plantbasedlunch @annieshomegrown
Gardening. 👩🏽‍🌾 It's one of my favorite mama son hobbies. I love showing him where food comes from and every aspect is something so sensory. Digging the dirt. Spraying the water. It's amazing on so many levels. We scooped up some golden zucchi
Gardening. 👩🏽‍🌾 It's one of my favorite mama son hobbies. I love showing him where food comes from and every aspect is something so sensory. Digging the dirt. Spraying the water. It's amazing on so many levels. We scooped up some golden zucchini plants 🌱 today from our neighborhood flower exchange. It's such a phenomenal resource. I highly recommend starting one if you don't have one nearby. All it takes is a table, maybe a sign or post on social media. We have gotten so many great plants and regularly bring sage and mint from our huge herb plants. Now back to the golden zucchini ... Have you had it? It's new to me. Please send recipes! . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbased #vegan #gardening #goldenzucchini #zucchini #montessori #montessorilifeskills
Plant Based Burger 🤤 Quickest lunch or dinner around when you use @hilaryseatwell veggie burgers and @sietefoods spicy vegan queso. Yummmm . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbasedtoddler #plantbased #vegan #vegantoddler #veganbaby #veggieburger #hil
Plant Based Burger 🤤 Quickest lunch or dinner around when you use @hilaryseatwell veggie burgers and @sietefoods spicy vegan queso. Yummmm . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbasedtoddler #plantbased #vegan #vegantoddler #veganbaby #veggieburger #hillarys
Reframing. I had to dig up a huge patch of my lawn because of a weed issue and let me tell you, my son didn't skip a beat to dive into the dirt with his trucks. 🚒🤸🏽 This 2.5 year old can reframe any situation into a good thing. Seeing the world th
Reframing. I had to dig up a huge patch of my lawn because of a weed issue and let me tell you, my son didn't skip a beat to dive into the dirt with his trucks. 🚒🤸🏽 This 2.5 year old can reframe any situation into a good thing. Seeing the world through his eyes is truly magical. 🧒🏼 . . . . #plantbasedbaby
Vegan Banana Nut Muffins! Recipe from @minimalistbaker - one bowl, super easy, super healthy. My 2 year old gobbles these down. 🍌🌰🧁 Do you bake or cook with your little one? It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen and learn how food c
Vegan Banana Nut Muffins! Recipe from @minimalistbaker - one bowl, super easy, super healthy. My 2 year old gobbles these down. 🍌🌰🧁 Do you bake or cook with your little one? It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen and learn how food comes to be! . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbased #plantbasedtoddler #vegan #veganbaby #vegantoddler #muffin #veganbaking #veganmuffins #montessorilifeskills
I went to talk to my son about race and I just cried. I cried so hard. But this isn't about me. I can't begin to imagine your experiences. I am so sorry. And I pledge to you to do better. I am here, an ally, I am listening and I am raising my son, ev Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter. I can't pretend to know anything other than white privilege but I can promise you that I am here, I am listening, I am an ally and I am doing my best to thoughtfully raise my son to be kind and respectful to all humans. I see you. Plant Based Stir Fry is always a win. Chop up an onion, garlic and some ginger along with literally any vegetables and saute in sesame oil. Add in some Millet and Brown Rice Ramen from @lotusfoods or any noodle of choice. Maybe top with fresh scallio If you have a truck lover, I highly recommend this book. It's the most interactive lift the flap book I've come across. It would make an awesome toddler present, too. Just saying. My 2.5 year old has had it for a year and has yet to tire of it. Altho Mostly whole foods. Sometimes processed. All plant based. All good. Thank you to Annie's for making a vegan Mac and Cheese. And thank you as always to our local farms for all of the abundant salads. What's your lunch looking like? . . . . #plantbased Gardening. 👩🏽‍🌾 It's one of my favorite mama son hobbies. I love showing him where food comes from and every aspect is something so sensory. Digging the dirt. Spraying the water. It's amazing on so many levels. We scooped up some golden zucchi Plant Based Burger 🤤 Quickest lunch or dinner around when you use @hilaryseatwell veggie burgers and @sietefoods spicy vegan queso. Yummmm . . . . #plantbasedbaby #plantbasedtoddler #plantbased #vegan #vegantoddler #veganbaby #veggieburger #hil Reframing. I had to dig up a huge patch of my lawn because of a weed issue and let me tell you, my son didn't skip a beat to dive into the dirt with his trucks. 🚒🤸🏽 This 2.5 year old can reframe any situation into a good thing. Seeing the world th Vegan Banana Nut Muffins! Recipe from @minimalistbaker - one bowl, super easy, super healthy. My 2 year old gobbles these down. 🍌🌰🧁 Do you bake or cook with your little one? It's a great way to get them involved in the kitchen and learn how food c