Popsicles are a favorite summer past-time for many of us. Not only is making your own frozen treats so easy, but it is also a fun way to have your kids make something tasty that they can enjoy in a few hours. My children enjoy making fresh fruit popsicles throughout the summer season.
Summers here in WNY are short, so it is best to maximize your time outdoors in the sunshine! One way that my family loves to soak up the sun is to go blueberry picking at a local farm. We enjoy the experience of picking our own fruit and blueberries are, in my opinion, one of…
You went out and picked a bunch of quarts of strawberries. And now you are asking yourself, “What am I gonna do with all these strawberries?!” So here are some things to do with your freshly picked strawberries, some of which I’ll be doing myself! Eat them! 😀 Strawberry smoothies – I made these this morning, and…
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With strawberry season in full swing, I figured I would share my simple process of making delicious fruit pops for my kids. Enjoy! DIRECTIONS: Remove the stems and wash 1/2 quart, or about 1 pound, of fresh strawberries. Cut the berries in half. Pop berries in the blender, Tupperware Quik Chef (my personal fave!), or…
Road trips can be a great way to spend some summer days, but most of the time you will need to come up with ways to keep your kids entertained. Here are a few outdoor games and activities to enjoy while on a budget.
How cute are these lemon-themed dishes, bowls, mugs, and glasses, now being sold at Dollar Tree? I went with a grape theme in my kitchen years ago, and my mother-in-law sports the classic apple theme. However, I love this lemon pattern, especially for the summer! This would make an especially nice housewarming gift, graduation gift,…
With nicer weather upon us, your children will hopefully be spending more time outdoors! Here are some of my top outdoor toys to pick up next time you are at Dollar Tree!