Our kids will go through ice pops like water in the summer… well, let me restate that, they will eat as many as I will let them regardless of the weather outside.
During the hot days of summer, I want them to stay hydrated and I also want them to get good nutrition. We are drinking lots of flavor infused water and gobbling up all kinds of frozen creations.
We like commercial molds because they contain all the necessary pieces and use a smaller space in the freezer. However, ice cube trays & cups work well also. For reusable “sticks” opt for plastic spoons or other easy to clean item. We go through about 24 a day so I just toss things into the blender until its full, leftovers can be a nighttime snack!
Make a bunch every night, this is a good post dinner/before bed activity. The kids love to choose the ingredients and help mix everything up. There are a few simple ways to go about this…
Frozen Pops [read the full article...]
It’s summer vacation, and one thing parents often hear from children used to being stimulated by school all year is, “I’m bored!”. Personally, I am never bored, so I have little compassion when I hear my daughter issue this utterance, but I have found a new book that I think will help her overcome the doldrums. Let’s Go Outside!: Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature is a great resource for bored children.
Just as I have little understanding of boredom, I also never find myself needing an activity while experiencing nature beyond hiking and observing; however, children are a different breed. They sometimes need help focusing their energy. Author Jennifer Ward provides 52 outdoor activities. From “Playground for Poets” to “Five Fine Forts”, the summer boredom crisis is solved (and these activities are limited to warm summer months). Furthermore, these games and projects are designed for children ages 8-12. Here’s an example: [read the full article...]
Our kids will go through ice pops like water in the summer… well, let me restate that, they will eat as many as I will let them regardless of the weather outside.