A Frozen Treat or a Feel Better Remedy

A Frozen Treat or a Feel Better Remedy

I love popsicles! Who doesn't though, right? There is nothing better on a hot summer day than getting to feel that cold refreshing sensation on your tongue. Whether store bought or homeade, you really can't go wrong.  So why am I making this post now, right in the middle of winter? Great question and the simple answer is, my babies are sick. The poor little things, we just can't seem to get rid of this stomach virus. It is so hard as a parent when your children are sick, they are tired, confused, embarrassed, just plain miserable and it seems there is nothing you can do to help them.

I am not a doctor by any means, but when your child is sick, especially when bodily fluids are constantly on their way out, it is very important to keep them hydrated. But, sometimes taking a big drink of something just isn't the soothing answer that your child is looking for. That's the point we were at anyway. So my next step was simple, let's make popsicles. Not only will this be the perfect treat to hydrate my son, but this will also be an activity that he can help me with! So how do you make homeade popsicles exactly?

NEED:

ice cube tray

popsicle sticks (can be found in a local stores craft area)

LIQUID 

 ****you can use any type of drink you want for this activity! Have fun with it. You can use different flavors of gatorade, kool-aid, soft drinks, anything!! Make it fun for you child. Now if your babies are sick and dehydrated, like mine were, I would recommend pedialyte. (Pedialyte is what we used to make our popsicles!)

                      

          WHAT TO DO: 

          1) First you want to fill your ice cube tray(s)  
          up with the liquid of your choice. Fill about  
          3/4 full.

          2) Place your ice cube tray(s) into the freezer 

          and set a timer for 45 minutes. 

          3) Wait patiently     :)

         (this step may be harder on the children)

4) After 45 minutes has passed get your tray(s) out of the freezer and add your popsicle sticks. (Your popsicle tops will be frozen, this is good, just push the stick right through the middle of each popsicle). See picture below.

5) Put your tray(s) back into the freezer and leave them to sit for 1-2 hours. 

6) ENJOY!!! (and to all of our sick little ones, feel better soon!) 

I think I might have to try some of these with my favorite drink, Mountain Dew!!!