Ahhh... Summer! The last few blog posts have helped get you ready for summer and feel food about yourself, your body and your life. Now, how about some yummy, crafty fun!
One of the biggest challenges that people have when they're working on changing habits is coming up with substitution ideas. This post is a simple one~ it's just about watermelon! HaHa, that makes it really easy!
One of the greatest benefits for your mind when you're eating healthy, is that you don't have to think about it. There's no regrets, no stress... none of that. You just simply get to enjoy your food. Uh~Yay! And many events are centered around food. This posts has some ideas for you to use if you are the host or hostess.
...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ... Why so much focus on body, health, exercise and food? Well, Spirit can only work through you as healthy as your brain is. Period. If you want to be a clear channel for your Higher Self, or any part of you or anything, for that matter, eat healthy and clean. Plus, your body will be much happier and inclined to work with you. ...Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ...
Ack! I love Watermelon! And with it being over 90% water, it makes it the perfect summer snack. Why? Because it's so easy to freeze, blend and puree! Yay!
Please Enjoy all of this fun watermelon stuff!
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Just puree your watermelon and pour it into ice cube trays. Stick them in the freezer for when you want them!
All you have to do is puree it and pour into popsicle molds! Remember your popsicle sticks!
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Why watermelon? It's about 92% water so it makes freezing, blending, pureeing super easy!
Put your cut up watermelon in your water! You can add some other yummy stuff, too!
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You guessed it, cut them up, put a popsicle stick in them and pop them in the freezer!
Melon balls! So fun! You can just drop them right into your water or freeze them and use them as ice!
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Make your own Watermelon Snow Cones!
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At Step 6 (below) wait a tine bit and it will warm up so you can mush it or shape it better. Get those cute paper-cone cups and dish it up!
1. Chop up the watermelon. Yum!
2. Puree it in a blender.
3. Pour it into a freezer Safe container.
4. Freeze it. Yay!
5. Scrape it out with a fork or spoon.
6. Dish it up ~Shape it how you like.
7. Add some mint or lime.
8. Serve and eat! So Fun!
Dinner Party or Afternoon Sit Down?
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If you're having it at a fancier event... Make them into larger balls. Toss in some fresh sprigs of mint and a slice of lime. If you cut up a few pieces of the watermelon (leaving the rind on) it dresses up the dish even more!
In figuring out the best way to share all of this fun watermelon stuff, I came a cross a great article. It even shows you how to make a watermelon juice keg. Super Cute! Happy Reading!
15 Better Ways to Enjoy Watermelon This Summer
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Here's the Watermelon Slushie! Info-graphic Recipe. So Fun! It's extra large so you can use it/read it anytime. Right Click on the picture to download it. Happy Snacking!