I’m writing this a little after 5:00 am on Saturday morning. The house is quiet, the tea is brewing, and while we are in different locales, I know @Sandy Chong and I are lining up ingredients and getting ready to bake. Today, @Henry Hunter has chosen Monkey Bread for our bake. I’m going classic sweet but he’s also provided four savory options. Have you ever had monkey bread? I used to make it for the kids- simple fast- yummy. A couple cans of biscuit dough, sugar, cinnamon, gooey yumminess. Today, I learn how to make it from scratch. The recipe looks pretty easy and is ideal for kids helping in the kitchen. I’m using this recipe: https://recipepantry.app/recipes/monkey-bread If you get adventurous and try it come on and share your results here. If you’re a curious baker, Henry is doing a recorded recipe session that you can use at home and then on Wednesday August 19, he’s doing a live session. Check the calendar for the time. Image from Pampered Chef. I can’t find my Bundt pan so I may use a cast iron skillet or loaf pan. Have you ever had monkey bread?

Welcome to Connected Through Play! We're thrilled to have so many curious hearts joining us this week and what a perfect time as the Unplug and Play summit goes live this Sunday! @Terry Landa is drawn to the heart of what we do here, and with grown children and grandchildren in her life, she's ready to bring intentional play into those precious moments. @Kathryn Nichol from Newfoundland is healing her own inner child while building beautiful memories with her 5-year-old granddaughter Charlotte and there's real magic in that journey. @An Rouss, a mom focused on helping her child grow well, shares that goal with so many here. @Yuen Ying Tam, a spiritual seeker from Norway, is here to deepen quality time with children. @Patti Underwood came through @Betty Jo Winters and has five grandchildren she wants to nurture thoughtfully. @Lucy Millar with her two boys (7 and 10) is searching for fresh play ideas. @Chloe Purcell, a homeschool mama in Las Vegas, is seeking educational activities and community. @Cynthia Rodriguez from New York, a single mom of two teenage boys, wants to reclaim playful connection. @Lisa Campbell wants to get her grandkids (5 and 1) engaged away from devices. @Krista Melanson, a chef and relationship expert with three kids, is passionate about cooking together and connection. @Julie Husch, an Arizona outdoors family, wants to connect with her two boys (10 and 14) in the kitchen. @Ann Adams, mom of seven with kids ages 6–17, is here for practical play inspiration she has a wealth of experience to share and learn from.