Homemade Popsicles (that are good for the kids!)

I know I blogged about this last summer, but just in case you didn't read it... ('cuz it's a great idea, I think)... Don't toss your leftover fruit smoothie mix down the drain... turn it into homemade Popsicles!!!

Here's a recipe that I sort of follow along with (I just toss stuff in the blender and call it good)

Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup granulated sugar

Directions:
Puree like the watermelon and freeze, insert sticks when partially frozen and continue to freeze until they harden (Overnight is good).

Pancakes made Easy!

Well, file this under "why didn't I think of that?!"- Real Simple Magazine suggests to fill an old ketchup container with pancake batter, making it REALLY SIMPLE to have a mess-free pancake experience. And, considering how 5 year old Sweet Pea has been wanting to help make pancakes for the last month (and although she tries hard, she still makes quite the mess) I am going to have to try this out!