I can’t believe it’s already August! I know the stores are already into fall/Halloween (and I even saw a bunch of Christmas stuff at Hobby Lobby), but outside it still feels like the middle of summer. With all the hot days we’ve been having, I’ve been making a lot of homemade ice cream and homemade ice pops. In order to keep things fresh and new, I decided to come up with a new ice pop recipe. And since so many tasty fruits are in season right now, I chose to use one of my favorites- cherries! Here’s how I made… [Read More]
Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops
I can’t believe how hot it is here already! The first official day of summer is still a month away! If you’re experiencing similar high temperatures, then you’re probably like me and looking for easy ways to cool down. Probably one of the tastiest ways to get cooler on a hot day is with a cold treat, like these Blueberry Lemonade Ice Pops! They’re very easy to mix up! What’s great about these is that you can easily make them in little paper cups that you probably already have (we normally use ours for mouthwash). But if you wanted to… [Read More]
Quick and Easy Pureed Fruit Pops
There are few better ways to beat the summer heat than with fruit pops! Fruit pops are cool, delicious, and easily transported either around your house and yard, or to outdoor gatherings! They’re pretty healthy too, especially if you make them yourself from scratch. If you’re craving a delicious cold treat, try making these Quick and Easy Pureed Fruit Pops! Since it got hot we’ve been frequently enjoying the variety pack of fruit pops sold at Kroger. But we go through them rather quickly, and they contain a number of questionable ingredients. After making our own from scratch, we won’t… [Read More]
Easy Healthy Fruit Popsicles
Making your own healthy (no sugar added) fruit popsicles is so easy that I feel ridiculous giving you directions! Most store bought popsicles are filled with artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. 2 simple ingredients is all that you need to make these delicious popsicles! Not only do these popsicles not have all that “stuff” in them, they can be customized to your tastes since there are so many beautiful, colorful fruits to choose from. Also, one of the ingredients is coconut water which is loaded with electrolytes and many other essential nutrients. Making these fruit popsicles the perfect summer treat!… [Read More]
