Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Entertaining



We are finally settled enough in our new home to entertain. One of my very favorite things to do. Today a dear friend will arrive for about a week, followed by our daughter and grandson, followed by our youngest daughter. For all of you parents out there that live far from your children - I know you understand my excitement!

I found this very "cool" popsicle maker. My husband and I have tried freezing orange juice and they were wonderful. I'm hoping to make some really fun ones with my grandson. I splurged on the fast freeze maker because it will make the popsicle in 7-9 minutes - which is about the attention span of a toddler. (It will make up to 9 popsicles from a single freezing of the maker.) My thoughts are that he can help me make them, and then eat his hard work while he is still thinking about it. :-)

In the meantime my husband is enjoying my healthy experiments. I'm going to try grape juice tonight. Or how about blueberry lemon-verbena?

34 comments:

Stella Jones said...

So glad you're settled in, at last Nancy. Lovely to hear you are enjoying the domesticity of making your own popsicles. I'm looking forward to hearing how the freezing session goes with your grandchild.
Blessings, Star

Tess Kincaid said...

My daughter lives in NY and doesn't get home very often. I am always sooo excited when she comes for a visit! The popsicles sound yummy!

R. J. said...

I like that idea for the grandchildren. They like to eat what they make. Smoothies are a great hit also.

Jen said...

We're excited to visit! I can't believe it's only about a week away!

ellen abbott said...

We've just finished all the visits from the g'kids. they each get a week all to themselves.

The Good Cook said...

I know exactly how you feel! Anytime my grandlittles can come is a happy, happy day! And what fun, making popsicles! So many exciting flavors to combine and create. Have fun!!

Amanda Summer said...

enjoy having your loved ones around you♡


(p.s. i vote for blueberry lemon verbena)

Judy said...

Who knew! Thanks for the idea!

Amy said...

I agree with Judy - a great idea Nancy! My husband is addicted to popsicles and "the Elliot" is coming to visit Grammy and Grandps (no that's not a typo!) in September. Now I'll have to go shopping.

GYPSYWOMAN said...

i made popsicles for my own little ones - from everything i could think of - then for their little ones - and now, will be doing them for their little ones - i also used to put chunks of fresh fruit in them -

anyone remember those tupperware popsicle holders?

Marguerite said...

Sounds like some great times coming up! Enjoy! I always made popsicles for my kids, with fresh fruit and juice, in those Tupperware popsicle holders that Gypsy is talking about. Kids love them.

DJan said...

Well, after having read the last four posts of yours with the "moving" label, I am almost positive you are now in your lovely leased home in... Reno? Tahoe?

Sorry to be so behind the curve. I wish it were close enough for me to sample some of those popsicles and grands. But I trust that you will be showing me what I'm missing! :-)

Whitney Lee said...

Let us know how the popsicle making turns out. It might be a good idea for me to get one for my munchkins!

Brian Miller said...

yay. have fun entertaining your friend...and we love making popsicles!

Trish and Rob MacGregor said...

Popsicles! Count me in. Gypsy - I remember those tupperware holders!

Lori said...

Yes I totally get your excitement! I would love this maker for my little's and grandson. How nice to have loved ones visiting. I know you are going to enjoy every second!

Rob-bear said...

Great treats for a great occasion. Hope you have a wonderful time!

Hilary said...

Quick freeze healthy popsicles.. can't ask for too much more in this hot weather.

Enjoy your family.. I know you will. :)

Pat said...

You must really be organized to already by having guests!

Enjoy all your guests in the coming week, especially your family!

Kathryn said...

The popsicle (or pospickle, as my kids used to say) maker looks like fun! apparently you're supposed to put a bit of jello powder in the mix to stop them from dripping.
did I know this when I needed to? No. will I try it if I EVER get grandkids? Yes!

gayle said...

I do know how excited you must be!! Have a wonderful fun time!!

Mental P Mama said...

How fun is that??? Enjoy!

Erika C. said...

My mother in law gave us a popsicle maker that makes popsicles that come out in the shape of sail boats. Fun and thoughtful since we like to sail!

Glad you are settling in.

In Germany you bring someone bread and salt when they move to a new place so I am sending virtual bread and salt for good luck. My mom is German.

warmly,

Erika

Grandmother Mary said...

My daughter and grandchildren are visiting us in Italy for the first time. Favorite thing- gelato. Favorite flavor?- lemon!

Unspoken said...

Looks good. How about watermelon ground with white grape juice?

Lynda said...

I see your button...Life in the second half....and I'd like to add it to my blog....How do I get it to the side and add other buttons as well?????
Thanks for your help.

karen said...

The popsicle maker looks fun. And so nice to hear you're settled and the little ones on the way...after they're gone...you'll need to maybe put some margarita mix in those popsicles! Just the mere word toddler sends me into a panic....but a good panic!
Hope your weekend is filled with laughter, love, and good friends. xo

kenju said...

I sure wish I had known about those when my grandchildren were younger!

Anonymous said...

well i think i would make some sugarless popcycles, with lemonaide sweetened with stevia. Sounds fun! :-)

Anonymous said...

well i think i would make some sugarless popcycles, with lemonaide sweetened with stevia. Sounds fun! :-)

Crafty and Classy said...

Such a cute idea! I got clever and make popsicles out of yogurt : )
Crystal

Leilani Tresise said...

Nancy that is just too kool! My daughter is in Boston! =0( i gotta tell her about this!

Unknown said...

OH man making popsicles is like childhood incarnate. We used to make OJ popsicles. It was like the simplest most entertaining thing in the world. God I love those. If I had more than just beer in my fridge I would make some!

Butternut Squash said...

My kids aren't so little anymore and they still love popsicle treats.

So glad to hear that you are getting comfortable in your new space.