Summer Treats

As hot sunny days are drawing to a close, and the lazy afternoons of enjoying summer treats like ice-cream, Popsicles and Slushies are escaping. If you have yet to cross these off your summer bucket list, try some of these simple kid-tested and created treats.  Thanks to all who linked them up over the course of the summer. You have made my mouth water in anticipation.

Banana Icecream - perfect for a healthy, hot-afternoon snack.  I love how she uses a food processor, great for those of us who don’t have ice-cream machines.

Jello Watermelon Jiggles – sure to bring a smile to your kiddo, and there are no seeds to spit out.

Make Slushies from Hawaiian Punch – made with an icecream maker, yummy and cool.

Looking for a healthy slushie option? Here is a recipe made with berries.  I bet it would taste yummy with some veggies thrown in there too.

Have a fruit shark attack - this watermelon-based fruit salad is perfect for a party.  They also have a lot of other “beachy” themed food ideas.

Try cooking foods from a different country and culture with your child – they ate homemade Japanese food.

Eat the fruit of the rainbow with this fun tray.  Try adding veggies and a yogurt dip.

Pretend it is winter with some frozen hot chocolate - served in a mug, topped with homemade whipped cream.

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Thanks to all the participants who linked up in this week’s It’s Playtime.  We enjoyed browsing the activities you suggested.  Thanks also to my co-hosts.  This linky is viewed not only on our blog but also ong the following kid blogs: Hands On: As We Grow, Let the Children Play, The Imagination Tree, Messy Kids.  Please note:   By linking up you are giving us permission to feature you, your blog and a photo in pinterest, facebook and our weekly round-ups – attributing you for the inspiration.

Visit some of your favorite activities and tell them you found their ideas through our linky!  We’d love to know that this is a resource for you & your kids.