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How To Make Family Weekend Breakfast Special
Sigh, Monday. Our weekdays look a lot different now that school has started. Normal weekday meals usually consist of something hastily thrown together before we are out the door for our next activity. Rarely do we get to sit down together, let alone connect as much as I would like. But family meals together are not just important for our sanity; they are critical in this household. This past weekend, I was reminded just how much we LOVE our weekend family breakfast traditions. Today I’m sharing how to make family weekend breakfast special and why we NEED these traditions for a happy and healthy family.
1. We Slow Down
It may seem silly, but I have to constantly remind myself and my family that this is NOT like our usual week routine. Always rushing, always reminding certain little ones to chew or behave is the norm…but NOT during the weekends. I let the kids graze, relax, and have fun. It is the weekend after all! We all slow down and just take in the time we have together.
2. We Ditch the Electronics
Goodbye, cartoons! Sayonara, social media! Do you feel like electronics are zapping your brains too? Weekends are the perfect days to unplug from the world of technology and focus on more important things, like our family. You’ll be so glad that you did this.
3. We Make Breakfast Together
It’s our little weekend family tradition. Little feet moving around the house. Little hands grabbing the nearest step stool. Little giggles as they set the stools down right at the kitchen counter.
I grab our favorite weekend breakfast indulgence from the fridge. Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls. Smiles and cheers build as we hear that familiar “popping” noise of the can.
My little kitchen helpers delicately place the rolls in the pan. They are the cooking experts today. Into the oven they go as the house begins to fill with the delightful smells of cinnamon. Perfect for fall!
And the best part? The icing, of course. No weekend breakfast treat is complete without the ooey gooey icing. And my master chef son enjoys icing every last corner.
4. We Connect
Within in minutes you can find the whole family crowded around the breakfast table. Catching up on our week, slowing down from our busy lives, laughing and reconnecting….I wouldn’t trade these family moments for anything. We don’t let our busy weeks get in the way of our family time. I look forward to special family weekend breakfasts every single week. In fact, I count down the days.
Making sweet family memories? Absolutely!
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What weekend family breakfast traditions are important to you?
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lana simanovicki says
this is nice I need to do this
Rachel says
How fun! Any extra family time is worth the extra effort!!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
We always make a big breakfast on Sunday mornings. My mom always did that with me & my siblings, so I want to carry it on.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I love these ideas! My family is always on the go, so we try to make weekends as special as possible. It’s the only time we’re all in the same place!
Candy O says
We love sitting down together and enjoying breakfast. I need to make my boys some cinnamon rolls once it starts getting cooler out. They will love them!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says
Right On! Looks like ‘team whasians’ has a handle on the weekend breakfast routine, I’m coming over! LOL 🙂
Pam says
Making a meal together always makes it feel more special. We used to all make dinner together once a week. Now the kids have moved out, we still try to cook together for holidays.
Sue M. says
These are all great ideas. I know it’s hard for families to find the time to spend together and it’s very important to set aside the time to do this. Thanks for posting!
Catherine S says
Those cinnamon rolls look so yummy. We usually sleep in on Sundays and once we are all up we go out for brunch. Maybe this Sunday we will stay home and make brunch together.
Lindsey @ Redheadbabymama says
Slowing down on the weekend is our biggest help. It pays off to renew both our bodies and our time together!
Mare Wagenbach says
This is a great thing to do! We also like to do special breakfasts and spend much more time with the children. Often we take them to orchards to pick fruit, fairs, whatever is seasonal.
Kecia says
I think working together in the kitchen is a great way for a family to connect. Plus, my 5 year old is more likely to eat foods he helped prepare. It’s a win-win!!
Maralea says
Weekends are all about family time. Love having the grandkids over to help in the kitchen. So many memories have been made.
Liz Mays says
I’m liking your ideas! We need to have some more breakfasts like that around here!
Steven weber says
I knew it was a good day in my house when we got cinnamon buns before church on Sundays!
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
My boys love when we make cinnamon rolls. They do make breakfast fun.
Sarah L says
My biggest rule is no electronics of any kind during meals.
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
These are such great tips! Saturday morning breakfast is so important to my family.
Deborah D says
These are memories that your kids will treasure forever. By the way, your kids are the cutest!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
We are always on the go even on most weekends but it is nice to sit down and enjoy a meal together.