Resolutions for a strong family

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/4 cups milk

1 egg

3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

- In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk, egg, melted butter and vanilla. Mix until combined.

- Lightly oil a griddle or frying pan and heat to medium-high.

- Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbly and lightly browned, about three minutes. Flip and cook for two minutes more until browned on the second side.

- Serve hot with your favourite toppings.

JACE KOBLUN jace@tworowtimes.com TWO ROW TIMES

There are plenty of resolutions that families can enjoy together. Undertaking goals as a family unit can create accountability that keeps everyone on track. Here are some resolutions to think about making this Family Day.

Healthy eating. Eating healthier meals together can move everyone’s personal health in the right direction. Start by adding a fruit or vegetable to every meal and try whole grains or a new grain, like quinoa. Small changes can add up to big gains and healthy results.

Push positivity. Transform negative thinking patterns into positive ones. The family can keep gratitude journals, highlighting things in their lives they are grateful for or actions that make each person proud.

Sleep more. Collectively aim to get more sleep each night. This may be achieved by turning electronics off earlier