Healthy Summer Cold Treats

I don’t know about you, but getting enough liquid in my child during the hot, hot, hot summer days can be a challenge. I have tried many tricks, but

I don’t know about you, but getting enough liquid in my child during the hot, hot, hot summer days can be a challenge. I have tried many tricks, but this one works the best. I make homemade jumbo popsicles with a variety of juices and other drinks.

At home we have a nifty popsicle maker thingy, but we are on vacation this week and I had to improvise.

Jumbo Homemade Popsicles Popsicles made from juice using every day kitchen items. Popsicles made from juice using every day kitchen items. Popsicles made from juice using every day kitchen items.

What I discovered, is she likes the jumbo ones more than the little ones I make at home. I like it because she gets more hydration each time and my favorite part is that I used handy kitchen items everyone has on hand (no fancy gizzmos or special clean-up and storage).

Pursue good stuff this summer…

Casey

These photos were taken by me – Casey Simmons – “on location” on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

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Tonight’s Dinner

It is cold in Kansas City. It is hump day. My daughter starts another four day weekend tomorrow because of conferences. I have walked to the fridge 10+ times….

It is cold in Kansas City. It is hump day. My daughter starts another four day weekend tomorrow because of conferences. I have walked to the fridge 10+ times thinking I will be inspired. Truth be told, this is what I am craving.

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You can find Ed’s Lobster Bar in New York City here. Sadly, there isn’t a subway from midtown Kansas City that will take me there. But I will be there again in May.

Now, what should we have for dinner tonight?

Casey

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Brunch-Blocked

I enjoy language. Word play is fun. So, when I recently read the term “brunch-block” in an email, I cracked up.

I enjoy language. Word play is fun. So, when I recently read the term “brunch-block” in an email, I cracked up. The sender was being literal. She was proposing to plan a brunch for a good friend and she discovered that a brunch was already being planned. She then stated that she hadn’t meant to “brunch-block” the host.

I am stealing this term. I will be using it. And, every time I do, it will make me happy.

Casey

PS…Since we are talking about brunch, I thought I would share one of my favorite brunch spots.

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