Ouch...Brainfreeze!

I'm desperate for a sno cone right now. Next time I'm in Salt Lake, I'm headed to Bob's Brainfreeze. So good!

They're located in the parking lot at 3119 E 3300 S in Salt Lake. If you go, take me along...please!

So Berry Delicious

Martha Stewart has done it again! You've got to try these Nectarine and Strawberry Pops. They're so easy and tasty!

I didn't have Popsicle molds. Instead, I sprayed some ice cube trays with Pam and used bamboo skewers for the sticks (cut to the length I wanted). The little ice cube size Popsicles were perfect for my baby J!

Magical Memories

Photo by Len Spoden - The Washington Post

Growing up, we had some good friends who just happened to have the best tree house ever. There wasn't anything really fancy about it, but we could hang out up there forever. It was so much fun! I'm not sure what it is that is so magical about tree houses, but they sure do make childhood fun! I love this shot of little feet hanging off the side. It makes me miss all of the times we spent doing the same thing.

::Homemade ice cream in a bag::

I've been looking for fun easy things (crafts, food, etc.) to take and do on our camping trip (July 4th). In my searching, I found a recipe for ice cream in a bag! I decided to try it out first in order to, hopefully, save ourselves from a total fiasco while camping. I was a bit skeptical when I saw the recipe, but we tried it and IT WORKED! Is it delicious? It's no Blue Bell, but its pretty good. My little man sure liked it, and it was so easy! I set the bag of ice cream in a dish towel for J to eat because it was really cold. The one downside is that its kind of leaky while you're shaking it. So, maybe plan on making outside, and it should work great!

What you'll need:
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk or half & half
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons rock salt
1 pint-size plastic food storage bag (e.g., Ziploc)
1 gallon-size plastic food storage bag
Ice cubes

How to make it:
-Fill the large bag half full of ice, and add the rock salt. Seal the bag.
-Put milk, vanilla, and sugar into the small bag, and seal it.
-Place the small bag inside the large one, and seal it again carefully.
-Shake until the mixture is ice cream, which takes about 5 minutes.
-Wipe off the top of the small bag, then open it carefully. Enjoy!

Tips:
A 1/2 cup milk will make about 1 scoop of ice cream, so double the recipe if you want more. But don't increase the proportions more that that -- a large amount might be too big for kids to pick-up because the ice itself is heavy.

I got this recipe from Kaboose. Go check it out! They have more fun summer craft ideas to help keep those kids entertained while school's out.

I want that

This looks like so much fun! I bet the kids would have a blast with this beach ball sprinkler during our Fourth of July Party! I even want to try it out!


Walmart carries a cheaper version. Still looks like fun to me!

Lazy Summer Days

I want this so bad!! I'm obsessed with Rockers lately. This little beauty is from Pottery Barn, and way out of my price range! But I still love looking at it and dreaming of the porch I've always wanted. Think southern estate with a wrap around porch, lots of seating, fans, and of course some fresh squeezed lemonade.

We'll have to hit some garage sales this summer and see if we can find something similar that doesn't break the bank!

Sounds Delish!

Lemonade Stand Pie

With warm weather on its way, this pie is the perfect thing to have in the freezer. Its quick, easy, and so refreshing after a hot day in the sun!


Find the recipe here. Happy Snacking!