This Sunrise Smoothie is refreshing and a perfect summer drink! Fresh fruit never tasted so good. Amy from My Name is Snickerdoodle here! One of my favorite things about summer is all the fresh fruit in season! I typically will buy whatever is on sale and freeze it. Last year I shared how I did flash froze my strawberries and peaches so we could have them on hand throughout the summer. They were great for desserts and smoothies! … [Read more...]
10 Kid Friendly Drinks
We've got 10 Kid Friendly Drinks gathered up for you today! Lots of great ideas kids and adults will love. Maybe it's warm where you are maybe it's still cold. Maybe it's both in the same day because you live somewhere like Idaho as I do. It can go from hot summer day to really cold in one hour. It's always been said that if you're sick of the weather, just wait an hour. Cause it'll change at the drop of a hat around here. But when it's hot, there's nothing I love more than an ice cold drink. … [Read more...]
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
If you're looking for a delicious smoothie recipe to add to your collection, you need this Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie recipe. It's full of lots of good-for-you stuff and keeps you full! Have you all fallen off the eating healthier this year bandwagon? Were you ever on it? It seems to last about a month before everyone is over it. If you are a totally healthy eater, good for you and also, what are you doing on my blog? Just kidding. I only say that because if you look at my home page, you … [Read more...]
Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa
You've had hot cocoa but have you tried Sugar Cookie Hot Cocoa? The delicious flavor of a sugar cookie in hot cocoa form! You don't even know how happy I am this time of year. I absolutely love Thanksgiving through Christmas. All the fuzzy feelings, the food, the Christmas songs and the Christmas movies on Hallmark along with the classics (Home Alone 1 & 2, Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story and Elf to name a few) just make it the best time of year. I used to be one who had to wait … [Read more...]
Cool Blue Pool Punch
This Cool Blue Pool Punch is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering. With just 3 ingredients, this punch could be on your table in no time! Hello again! It's Mariah from Mariah's Pleasing Plates! I am so happy to be back to share another fun and easy recipe! Today is my farewell to summer! Or perhaps me just trying to hang on to what is left of it! This is our favorite summer drink and was the star of my daughter's first birthday party...and my have been the only thing that … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Slush
You need just a few ingredients to make this Hawaiian Slush. It's the perfect thing on a hot summer day. Just scoop it up and pour lemon-lime soda over it. The best thing about hot days are the cold treats. They are the only thing that make hot days worth having. This Hawaiian Slush is the perfect treat. Just mix together the ingredients and pop it in the freezer. Then scoop some into glasses and top with Sprite or 7-Up. Bam. It's great for parties and cook outs because it serves a lot. And … [Read more...]
Homemade Limeade
Homemade Limeade tastes amazing and tastes so refreshing. Citrus drinks are my favorite! Especially the ones you make at home. Like Fresh Lemonade and Strawberry Basil Lemonade. They are actually really easy to make and truly do taste so much better than any powder or drink you can get pre-made from the store. Limeade has become a new favorite of mine lately. If you've never tried it, then it's a must! It's a little more tart than lemonade, but seems a little bit more tropical all at the … [Read more...]
Agua Fresca
I made a delicious recipe using SPLENDA® Sweeteners as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #SplendaSweeties #SweetSwaps Aqua Fresca is a refreshing drink that can made with pretty much any fruit you can think of. It's a light non-alcoholic beverage that will please your taste buds! Are you all still alive or has the heat withered you away? We are in an awful heat wave and I can't drink enough refreshing drinks like this Agua Fresca. In Spanish, it's name says it all: "fresh water". … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Floats
Make these Red, White and Blue Floats to celebrate the 4th of July. Only three ingredients and you will have a popular treat to celebrate our country's freedom! Anyone else looking for any and all cold treats to beat the heat? Oh my word, it's hot. Like I feel like I know how the old witch felt in Hansel and Gretel when they pushed her into the oven. I can't bear going outside for anything other than to get the mail. Even then, I usually talk one of my kids into grabbing it. Can someone … [Read more...]
