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Healthy Ring Pops Quench a Kiddo's Thirst

LilSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:00:32 -0700

Kids love ring pops, but the wearable lollipops aren't the healthiest of treats. Offer your child an alternative to the sticky, sugary favorite by investing in a jug of fresh squeezed juice and some ring Popsicle molds ($10). Perfect for a lil princess party or to bestow frozen jewels on the wee royalty in your home, these treats take just moments to prep and a few hours in the freezer to harden.

Check out some of our favorite kid-friendly designs including a push-pop mold and a Lego-inspired one. When you are ready to make a batch for your next moms' night out, check out this creative adult option - a bust of Daniel Craig.

Delilicious: Zoo Pops

babysugar — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:00:28 -0700

Labor Day is on the horizon, which means summer is coming to an end. Savor the last few weeks of warm weather with these funtastic Zoo Pop ($15) popsicle molds. Pour the liquids of your choice into a monkey, lion, bear or an elephant and let the licking begin. These beastly animals make nice with Jell–o, too!

Delilicious: Cuisipro Sailboat Pop Mold

babysugar — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:00:30 -0700

There's no time like summertime to whip up frosty Popsicles to beat the heat. Regular old trays and sticks will do the trick, but this Cuisipro Sailboat Pop Mold ($17) can turn a fruity piece of ice into a magical treat. The tray has slots for six chilly sails. Create striped masts by layering flavors and for some adult fun, fill the boats up with margaritas or strawberry daiquiris. Your friends, both lil and tall, will be impressed with your artful gesture.

Lil Tip: Baby Yogurt Popsicles

LilSugar — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:01:00 -0700

Need a refreshing treat for your wee one? Last week, user fsquaash shared a clever shortcut for making quick and nutritious treats for lil ones. She said:

Take a baby yogurt cup and stick a Popsicle stick (or plastic spoon handle) through the top. Place in freezer overnight and you've got yogurt on a stick. Just run it under hot water for a few seconds to separate the Popsicle from the cup.

If you're looking for a simple activity, just hand the goodies over to your preschooler and let them compile their own pops. Nothing is more delilicious than things tykes make themselves.

Delilicious: Yogurt Popsicles

babysugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0700

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Kids love ice cream, but they may find a frozen yogurt dessert equally delightful - especially if they help make it. With Fourth of July quickly approaching, you can entertain your tots with a kitchen task from which they can reap the benefits later.

I found a delicious recipe for frozen yogurt popsicles on Cooks.com. The simple three step process will have you all grinning from ear to ear. To check out the yummy recipe, read more.

Frozen Yogurt Treats
Cooks.com

Ingredients

1 c. plain yogurt
1 sliced banana
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. fruit juice or fruit chunks
Favorites are: orange or pineapple juice and peaches

Directions
Blend ingredients together and pour into small paper cups or popsicle molds. Freeze. Place a popsicle stick in each cup when half frozen.

If you want to make them holiday themed, change the fruit to strawberries, coconut and blueberries and layer the flavors to create a red, white and blue treat! If layering, make sure previous layers are frozen before mixing them together.

To serve, turn cup upside down and run hot water over it until popsicle slides out.
Makes 4-5.

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Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Vaginal Popsicles

babysugar — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:13:41 -0700

If you think condoms only have one purpose, you are sorely (and I mean sorely) mistaken. One of the "treats" that the nurses quickly introduced me to in the maternity ward after delivering my baby was the genius ice diaper. An instant pain reliever, not every new mother is lucky enough to receive such pampered treatment. For those who have swollen and bruised nether regions post delivery, I've got another secret.

A friend of mine was tipped off from a mother, who also happens to be a doctor, to fill a condom with water and freeze it. When the discomfort kicks in, take the vaginal popsicle out of the ice box and lay it length wise in your undies to give your girly parts some relief. To keep you dry, use a feminine napkin to catch the ice's perspiration.

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Lil Tip: Yogurt Popsicles

LilSugar — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:00:10 -0700

Summer's upon us and kids are vying for ice cream, sno cones, and popsicles - any sweet treat that keeps them cool. If you want to satisfy their cravings with a healthier alternative, try this trick. Take Stonyfield YoKids Squeezers or Horizon Organic Yogurt Tubes and pop them in the freezer overnight before handing them off to your tots as frozen treats. Perfect for picnics or after pool snacks, the yogurt has more nutritional value than most goodies sold on the ice cream truck.

Mural Meals on the Go: Ants on a Log

babysugar — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:00:33 -0700

After a Summer filled Popsicle fest, most kids face a let down in the fun food department as PB&Js get shoved into plastic bags for a run-of-the-mill lunch day. Moms can keep up the feast festive with easy and nutritious mural snacks that will have lil munchers grinning. Pull out a trick that mama taught you and craft some "ants on a log" with three healthy ingredients: celery, peanut butter, and raisins. Strip the celery's skin so tots don't get string stuck in their chompers. Cut the stalk into two to three inch pieces and fill them with peanut butter. (If you have a peanut-free rule at your school, you can substitute cream cheese or another spreadable filling.) Finally, place raisins on top and voila, you've got yourself ants on a log!

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Kiddie Wellness: Coxsackie Virus

LilSugar — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:27 -0700

While most of the nation is focused on the swiftly-moving H1N1 virus this Summer, the season is ripe for other viruses that thrive in warm weather and the activities people pursue throughout those months. Coxsackie virus, also known as hand-foot and mouth disease, is spread through direct contact with nose and throat discharges, as well as bowel movements from infected people. Tots tend to transfer the moderately contagious virus to each other in warm months due to their use of pools and outdoor play equipment. Though not serious, it is most recognizable by the sores it causes to appear in the mouth and on the hands, feet and sometimes legs. According to WebMD:

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a common childhood illness. The disease is not serious, and it usually goes away in a week or so. At first your child may feel tired, get a sore throat, or have a fever of around 101F to 103F. Then in a day or two, your child may get sores or blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and sometimes the buttocks. In some cases a child will get a skin rash before the blisters appear. The blisters may break open and crust over. The sores and blisters usually go away in a week or so.

Coxsackies' mouth sores may make it difficult for kids to eat. Give your child plenty of fluids to keep him hydrated and consider Popsicles, ice cream and other frozen treats to cool off their mouths Though there is no treatment for the virus, doctors may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers to help soothe the patient.

Non Voyage: Bring the Surf, Sun and Sand Home!

LilSugar — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:00:33 -0700

A lengthy stay at a coastal getaway can be pricey for families so bring the beach to your abode! This non voyage doesn't require much advance planning - just oodles of imagination! Slather on the sunscreen, slip into swimsuits, sun hats and shades and head out to the backyard!

Pack the cooler with fresh squeezed lemonade, Popsicles, fruit salad, sandwiches and bottled water then roll it on out so everyone has easy access to the refreshments.
Lay beach towels out on the lawn so everyone has space to spread out and dry off.
Invest in a sand and water activity table so children can scoop and pour as daily activities. Or fill a basin or tot pool full of sand for castle building!
Go for a dip under the garden hose or take a run through the sprinklers to cool off. If your lil fish prefer to be submerged, fill up the kiddie pool.
Set up a seashell scavenger hunt so the kids can find hidden treasures you've strewn around the property.
Have your youngsters snorkel in the bath and spy all their oceanic tub toys. Then, give them magnet rods and let them fish.
Bundle up in sweatshirts and head back outside for a bonfire! Roast marshmallows and admire the stars after the sun sets.