It's HOT out there...

Whewy! It's one hot day! Ok, if you heard that the high today was 82* you'd probably laugh. But, for where we live that's really hot!

So on days like today, popsicles are my kids' highlight of the day. I use three of popsicle makers (similar to the picture above) to make popsicles. It's easy, it's cheap and best of all I can fit it into our dietary restrictions.

Here's the low down on how to make them... if you've never tried it.

You need:

1 packet of Kool-aid (or a similar type of product)

1 quart of water (or if you're like me and can't remember what a quart is... it's 4 cups)

1/3 cup sugar

Mix all ingredients well in a pitcher. Pour into popsicle makers. Freeze.

When frozen, my kids happily run downstairs to the deep freeze and pull them out. However a word to the wise, if you want to avoid stains on carpet, send them outside. (smile)

If the allergic person can't tolerate dyes, you can try juices or fruits blended together in place of this recipe. The goal is to make something cold, tasty and fun.

Also if you don't need as many popsicles as I do and still want to make this treat, add more water and turn the rest back into Kool-aid to drink.

It truly is a treat on a hot day!