Family Fridays

I'll be blogging a new family idea on Fridays!

I recently read that 85% of brain connections were made by experiences after birth. Paediatrician Dr Marguerite Dalton of New Zealand says, “Interaction and engagement with our under 5’s is so important,” she also says, “Parents don’t need to spend a lot of money – getting kids involved in ordinary, every-day tasks, is a great way for them to feel connected, loved and special. Spending time can mean many things, but it does involve doing things together; like reading a book, playing a favorite game, eating, cooking, cleaning up the house, going for a walk or just having a cuddle – it’s only limited by your imagination,”
Starting a family hobby is easy, fun, and can be challenging. Here is an idea to get started....

Homemade Bird Feeder

Thirsty Thursday Banana Smoothie

Everything Thursday I'll be posting a new drink recipe. I hope you enjoy! Today's is Banana Smoothie!

1 med banana, sliced

4 Tbl of vanilla yogurt

2/3 cup milk (if you like thick smoothies, don't add as much)

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3-4 ice cubes

Add all into a blender and blend until smooth! You could also add chocolate syrup, peanut butter, berries, ect...

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~Shelby

Baked Penne with sausage, tomatoes, and cheese!

This was super yummy! My husband raved on and on about this one. He asked for seconds and made sure there was enough for his lunch the next day. :) (by the way, this made a ton.....you will have leftovers!) Find this recipe on meal plan 4.

Meal Plan 4

Here's meal plan number 4! Enjoy! This week I focused on freezing alot of items or making ahead. It's nice to have short cuts on those days I just don't feel like cooking much.

Blessings,
Shelby

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Smothered Breakfast Burrittos

Meatball Sands

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Congrats Becca!

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Shelby

Banana Muffins with cinnamon crumb top

These muffins were AWESOME! We loved them. The top is crunchy and the bottoms were moist! This topping could be used with any muffin! :) Enjoy
Combine 1/3 c melted butter, 3/4 c sugar, 1 egg, 1 t vanilla and 3 bananas mashed one at a time. Slowly add 1 1/2 c flour, 1 t baking soda, 1 t baking powder, and 1/2 t salt. Pour into greased or lined muffin tins. Do not overmix. In a small bowl combine 1/3 c brown sugar, 2 T flour, 1/8 t cinnamon. Cut 1 T cold butter in with a fork until it is pea size. Sprinkle over the muffins. Cook at 375 for about 18-20 mins. They are done when a toothpick or knife comes out clean.

*I used 1 cup white flour and 1/2 cup wheat flour instead of just all white flour. Use whatever your family likes.