Banana Pumpkin Muffins

Hello! It is your friendly sporadic blogger here to share a little about our day. 

 Today was a snowy day at home, so we decided to make some effortless Banana Pumpkin Muffins. I have made them before but as a chocolate version. Since the recipe simply requires a box of cake mix and a can of pumpkin (secret revealed!), there are actually endless possibilities. 

Here's how we whipped them up today:

1 box Duncan Hines Banana Supreme Cake Mix

15 oz canned pumpkin

1 cup dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup crushed pecans

1/2 mashed banana

1 egg 

(Note: I mix in the egg for added fluffiness at the last minute 

because my little helper likes to get her hands on the yummy pre-egg batter.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. 

Pour into greased muffin tins. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Enjoy!

Setting up the ingredients.

Little helper/ Little eater. 

Delish!

Little Skipper's

There is a plethora of places around town to take your little ones on a cold day. My friend, Stacie, has done all the research for me. See Here: Indoor Play.  (P.S. Stacie also posted about our fun little Galentine's Day Brunch with beautifully pink photos.)

Today, per the suggestion of my dear friend, Ruth, we decided to head to Little Skipper's in Hilliard. I really wanted to visit with Ruth and celebrate her new job (praise!) but needed a space for Eva to run out some energy. Little Skipper's Play Cafe was the perfect location. It is very cute and super friendly. 

When we arrived there were some little boys playing. One came up to Eva and stated, "We will name you -- Lauren." Ha. I suppose a new "play cafe code name" is part of the initiation. 

Eva wasn't quite done playing with all the dolls and toys when we gathered her up for lunch at Panera, but we will be back soon.

Several boats to row!

Eva shows off motor skills to Ruth in the
Infant Play Area. See how Audrey is "playing".

Cozy seat for Audrey. 

Our friendly cashier looks for the money. 

Yay! A babydoll stroller. 

Even better... a babydoll stroller with a cupcake! Ooo!