May

Since we don't have too many pictures now that we've been stuck at home for months, I figured May's blog would be a good place to put fun things to do while you're stuck at home.

Obviously, Netflix.  Not sure what everyone else does most nights.
If you've haven't watched Peaky Blinders yet, i'm not sure you've fully experienced quarantine.
You're welcome.  Go watch it.

Caleb and I have had to get creative with date nights.
He surprised me and upgraded our popcorn machine for our nightly Smallville binge session.
When we made our theater room downstairs we bought a really cheap small one off of Craigslist because we weren't sure how much we'd actually use one.  Once we realized it was a very frequent occurrence we got a much better one.

Even if you don't get a popcorn machine, if you have an air popper even a paper bag and a microwave, get these popcorn seeds!
https://www.amazon.com/Amish-Country-Popcorn-Fashioned-Non-GMO/dp/B00VJMJZ1I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=91MA4VX79WMR&dchild=1&keywords=amish+popcorn&qid=1591057510&sprefix=amish+pop%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-1
And we always have these popcorn toppers on hand.  They're super yummy and they're fun to have with the kids.
https://www.amazon.com/Kernel-Seasons-Popcorn-Seasoning-Variety/dp/B00H727M6O/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=popcorn+toppers&qid=1591057552&sr=8-1


Another date night idea that I cannot recommend more is setting up a fun charcuterie board and get your hands on a few of these exit the games.  I would definitely start on a level 2.  They're basically an escape room, but in board game form.  We've done a few and are already figuring out which ones we want next.

https://www.amazon.com/Thames-Kosmos-EXIT-Card-Based-Experience/dp/B0856M5FPC/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=exit+the+game&qid=1591058116&sr=8-3

This one is our favorite so far
https://www.target.com/p/exit-the-sunken-treasure-game/-/A-76150188

Since everyone and their mother seems to be making banana bread, here's a recipe for the perfect banana bread muffins.  The only thing I switch is omitting the nuts and add mini chocolate chips instead.
https://www.savorysimple.net/banana-bread-muffins/#wprm-recipe-container-20727

And lastly, obviously it's a little pricey, but what better way for kids to burn off energy during these crazy times

https://kangaroohoppers.com/products/kangaroo-hoppers-12-14-ft-trampoline-blue


Hopefully June will be a more exciting update.