I love my slow cooker and I love it more in the summer time. When it is hot and humid outside, the last thing you want to do is heat up the house with the oven. Even cooking on the grill can be a chore when it is hot and humid out. Here are 21 meals that you can cook … Read More ...
Watermelon and Pineapple Wrappers – Free Printables
It’s a wrap….for your ice cream cones! Liven up those ice cream cones this summer with the adorable watermelon and pineapple prints. Add a little pizzazz to those boring ice cream cones in these cute prints. They put a smile on your face even before you eat the ice cream. Great for a pool party, barbecue or family gathering.
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Ice Cream Cone Cake Pops
photo credit: Loves Bakes Good Cakes
Finally you can bring ice cream to a party and not worry about melting. Of course, it is actually a cake pop, but I don’t think there will be complaints. These cute mini ice cream cone cake pops are a great dessert for any summer gathering. Jamie at Loves Bakes Good Cakes shares how … Read More ...
Layers of Chocolate Cookie Dough Ice cream Bars
photo credit: This Grandma is Fun
Looking for a tasty summer treat that will delight all your guests? This yummy ice cream bar with layers of cookie dough will have everyone screaming for “ice cream”. This dessert is perfect for a big barbecue or potluck. It serves 16, so make sure to save it for a large gathering.
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Icee Cupcakes
photo credit: Crazy for Crust
Nothing says summer like an Icee on hot summer day! What a treat that was growing up! These cupcakes will be perfect for your next summer party. Plus, they are mini size, which gives them the cute factor. Dorothy from Crazy for Crusts shows how to make that signature Icee look using Jell-O.
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Sand Pudding Cups
I’m ready to hit the beach, but the weather feels like winter is coming back. It is snowing in parts of Maine. These cute sand pudding cups are a great dessert to make with your kids and enjoy at dinner. These would be cute at a beach themed party or even at a pool party.… Read More ...
Brownie Popsicles
photo credit: Chickabug
OMG! Cue shrieking of teenage girl! How cute are these brownies that look like popsicles?! Okay! Small things amuse small minds, but seriously these would be adorable at a summer party. Heather at Chickabug shares how to make these treats for your next party. She has other cool ideas, that I’ll post about and try.
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Watermelon Cake Balls
photo credit: Pint-sized Treasures
I never thought I would ever say it, but I can’t wait for this weekend to be over. I usually don’t want to rush the school year away, but I’m looking forward to summer. These watermelon cake balls make me want summer to get here even quicker! How cute would these be at your summer barbecue!? … Read More ...
Glow in the Dark Jell-O
photo credit: Mom Advice
I’m taking a recipe from Halloween that would also be fun during the summer for the kids. How cool would it be to serve the kids some of these glow in the dark Jell-O treats at your next barbecue or camp out!? If you don’t already have a black light, you could find one at your … Read More ...
Barbecue Cupcake
photo credit: A Mothering Thing
These cute cupcakes are perfect for your dessert table at your next barbecue! Is your dad the grill master? You could make these for him on Father’s Day too. These would also be great for Memorial Day and 4th of July weekend. Katie from A Mothering Thing shows you how to create these cute cupcakes.… Read More ...
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
photo credit: Grin and Bake It!
I can’t believe it is already the middle of May! It has been crazy already with spring sports, team dinners and preparing for my daughter’s first prom this weekend. After this weekend it is all about preparing for our Memorial Day barbecue. These cute patriotic cupcakes will definitely be on the dessert table.
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Lime Coconut Cake
photo credit: Love & Custard
If this cake doesn’t say summer, I don’t know what will. When I think of lime or coconuts, I think of tropical islands and key lime pies. This cake is perfect to ring in the summer season. Erika from Love & Custard takes on a warm weather journey with this sweet and tart cake.
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Fresh Watermelon Cupcakes
photo credit: Domestically Blissful
A cupcake made from a watermelon and topped with coconut milk whip cream, sounds like a refreshing treat on those hot summer days. Plus, it is healthy, so you could eat more than one. This could be the way to get some of your picky eaters to eat more fruit.
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Shark Cookies and Life Ring Bouy Cookies
photo credit: Hanielas
I know shark week is later this summer, but I always seem to miss it. Besides, you can make these cookies anytime during the summer. A great cookie to eat while watching “Jaws”. Maybe you have a shark lover that would enjoy these for their birthday party. How about a pool party? No worries about sharks in … Read More ...
Pink Lemonade Cupcake
photo credit: The Foodwright
In the summer time I love a tall glass of lemonade or ice tea. This pink lemonade cupcake may become my dessert of choice this summer. Lucia from The Foodwright created this sweet and tart cupcake with lots of lemony flavors. This would be cute for a tea party, bridal shower, baby shower or garden party.… Read More ...