I can’t remember when where or how, but the day my path crossed that of the Hillbilly Housewife I was a happy girl. Her stated mission of feeding a family nutritiously and cheaply resonated with me immediately. You could – and should – spend hours exploring her huge recipe archive, but today I wanted to share my very favorites of hers {so far} with you.

I was SO excited about these three beverage recipes that they were the tour de force that led me into buying a blender for my kitchen this summer!

Magic Milk Shakes – Think Wendy’s Frosties, think chocolate and cool, think you won’t believe that you can actually make these at home. Seriously.

Fruit Smoothies - When I have a batch of homemade yogurt in the fridge, I love making this recipe. My only warning is that they are quite filling and a blender full is WAY too much for three people. Now I know to halve this one when it’s just the kids and I, though the excess of that first batch made nice flavoured frozen yogurt!

Slushies – The children’s latest favorite after school snack when they come in panting and dehydrated. Makes a ton for practically nothing. Pretty soon I’ll be the favorite mom on the block for this one.

My blender is well loved and was a worthy investment. Thanks Susanne!

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