Rain, Rain, Go Away

Today is our fourth straight day of down pours!  Apparently, we may even get snow tonight which I knew nothing about.  Yes, I stay disconnected from the world.  By choice! :-)  Actually, the rain doesn't really bother me.  The hard part is keeping the kids occupies indoors for so many days.   The house definitely reflects the fact that we've been cooped up.  My kids are outside kids, even in the winter.  We bundle up, and we go out.  I think the fresh air is good for them.  Sometimes they even play in the rain, but it's just too cold for that right now.  

This morning we had one of our favorite breakfasts, smoothies and scrambled eggs.  The kids' choices.  They wanted a "groovy smoothie", which if you have ever watched "The Fresh Beat Band" you know exactly what I'm talking about.  I think it's a great way to get in some good stuff without them even realizing or thinking anything of it.  You can add almost anything and it still turns out yummy. 

Our basic smoothie is:

Frozen strawberries - I froze these from the strawberry patch this year, or you can buy at the store
Plain, vanilla yogurt- We use Stonyfield Organic Yogurt
Apple Juice-or whatever juice you have on hand. 

That's it.  You just play with the consistency until it's "smoothie" consistency.  So simple, and so delicious and refreshing.  I like to add a banana because I don't like the texture of a banana, so it's a good way to eat one. 

Just thought I'd share a simple, fun recipe.  I know they are selling ready-made smoothies now in the freezer section, but honestly it's so simple and cheap to make yourself.  You could even use cheaper ingredients than we do.