It’s summer, my absolute favorite season! I love the long, hot days, trips to the pool, and lots of cold treats.
This summer seems so different now that I have a big kid who is home again from school. It’s definitely an adjustment…any other moms struggling to find that new routine with school kids that are home now?! I’ve already heard “I’m bored” a thousand times, so I’m all ears if you have fun ideas to keep them busy!
Speaking of fun, I have a great recipe you can make with your kiddos to help suppress their boredom! We’ve been making these watermelon popsicles for years now, and I love including my girls in the kitchen. It shows them how to create with food and keeps them busy, even if it’s for a short time.
Popsicles are a staple in the summer, but the store-bought variety are often filled with sugar, dyes, and high fructose corn syrup. I think it’s so important to be aware of what we’re feeding our kids because they create their eating habits young. If you need some help finding that healthy balance with your kids you can learn my 7 effective ways to get your kids to eat healthy.
I love making these Watermelon Popsicles so the girls can still enjoy something cold on hot summer days.
Watermelon Popsicles
Ingredients:
1 cup cubed watermelon
¼ cup blueberries {frozen or fresh}
1 kiwi, sliced
Popsicle mold
Directions:
Blend watermelon in a blender until liquid.
Fill half the popsicle mold with watermelon juice, add fruit and top with watermelon juice until full.
Put the popsicle sticks in the mold and put in freezer until frozen.
Feel free to add your favorite fruit to the popsicles! Share your creations on IG with me at @karaswanson! I love seeing what you’re making in the kitchen.
