Sparkling Orange Sunshine Drink

We don’t keep many drinks in the house for kids. They mostly get water and milk. Occasionally we will have juice or leftover pouch drinks if we’ve had a backyard party recently. Every now and then I like to make a festive drink for them. This one is so fresh and easy, that even my…

Fresh Lemonade

There is something so summery about squeezing fresh lemon juice for lemonade. We try to do it at least once a summer. You can make the classic version, shown here, or feel free to add flavorings to your simple syrup such as lavender, basil, rosemary, or orange zest to liven things up. I love using…

Pineapple Whip

A bright frozen treat that could not be easier for kiddos to help with. It is basically a really thick smoothie that you can eat like the freshest sorbet ever. Try it with full fat coconut milk for a pina colada vibe. Serve in an ice cream cone for extra festiveness. Some whipped coconut cream…

Watermelon Lime Refresher

This drink is a perfect summer treat for the little ones in the family. I love that it doesn’t have any added sugar or artificial coloring. Serve with a twist of lime peel for added festiveness. Ingredients 1 pound watermelon Juice from 1 lime 1 cup sparkling water (lime flavored is nice) Instructions

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

I am in denial that it’s still cold here in Colorado. I’ve put most of our winter clothes in storage under the beds, gone to parks and playgrounds under-dressed, and made this fresh squeezed lemonade outside with Eloise last week. Has winter had it’s last stand? Am I free to soak up the sun a…