Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream

This rich and decadent Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream is the perfect balance of salty and sweet and is so easy to make!

There are so many things to do during the summer in Michigan. Not only do we have the Great lakes, inland lakes, beaches and sand dunes, but we have a ton of other outdoor activities to enjoy. From concerts in the park to amazing zoos to baseball games, there is plenty to do to keep your family busy. There are also some hidden gems, like MOO-ville Creamery and farm. Not only can you stop into the store for scoops of your favorite creamy ice cream, but there's a petting zoo, large children's playground, and tours of the farm. You can choose a self-guided tours as well as public tours, which is much more in depth, which is what my mom and I did a few weeks ago. I just couldn't wait to check the farm out for myself!

Mocha Cappuccino Pops

I was compensated by Nielsen-Massey Vanillas for my time in developing this recipe and post. 

All opinions are my own.

Cool off from the heat and get a midday pick-me-up with these Mocha Cappuccino Pops! 

Creamy and delicious, they are the perfect summer treat!

It has been ridiculously hot here lately. Like, so hot for Michigan at the beginning of July. And not just hot but humid too. You could cut the air with a knife it's been so thick. It's gross! I find myself almost biting my tongue when I complain because I couldn't wait for summer to get here. I was whining about the cold during winter, now I'm whining that I'm too hot. Something is wrong with me! 😂 Trust me when I say that the first time it snows I'll be wishing for this hot weather again.

Mint Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Sandwiches

There's not much better on a hot summer day than a scoop of homemade mint chocolate chunk 

ice cream sandwiched between two freshly baked chocolate wafer cookies! 

Homemade ice cream is my jam. Ever since my boys gifted me with an ice cream maker for Mother's Day several years ago, I've been spending my summers whipping up all sorts of delicious frozen treats. From ice cream to frozen yogurt and even sorbet, the possibilities are endless with this machine. Since July is National Ice Cream Month, I couldn't let it pass by without sharing a few of my favorite recipes! This Mint Chocolate Chunk ice cream is a family favorite in my house, and baking up a batch of fresh chocolate wafer cookies and turning them into ice cream sandwiches was the best idea I've had in a long time.

Vanilla Chai Popsicles

Summertime is popsicle time! These four ingredient Vanilla Chai Popsicles are creamy, 
flavorful, and the perfect treat to cool down with on a hot day!

There really isn't anything much better than enjoying a delicious frozen treat on a hot summer day, am I right? Whether it's a bowl of ice cream, a popsicle, or even a frozen slushie, these icy treats cool us down right away. Instead of having store-bought treats that can sometimes include additives and extra sugar, I love to make frozen treats at home. These delicious Vanilla Chai Popsicles just happen to be one of my new favorites!

I've loved tea for as long as I can remember, both hot and cold, and I stumbled across chai tea several years ago and quickly fell in love. The cardamom, cinnamon and ginger are so flavorful and a bit spicy, but in a good way. It's a spice combination that warms my heart.

Fruit Swirled Yogurt Pops

Cool off this summer with these healthy and delicious Fruit Swirled Yogurt Pops! 

Made with fresh strawberries and cherries, they're bursting with flavor and so simple to make!

One of my favorite things about the warm weather is getting to eat lots of frozen treats. I pretty much eat ice cream all year round, but during the warmer months I love to make my own homemade ice cream and other goodies. These Fruit Swirled Yogurt Pops are one of newest creations! Made with just four ingredients, these yogurt pops are beautiful, delicious, AND healthy!

I created this yummy recipe in partnership with Produce for Kids for their 2016 Spring Campaign. I participated last year and really enjoyed promoting such a great cause. Produce for Kids teamed up with Meijer to bring Jump with Jill, a rock & roll nutrition show, to local schools. The campaign launched May 29 and runs through June 26. It will raise funds for Jump with Jill and offer Meijer shoppers healthy meal solutions, recipes and tips. Since 2013, Produce for Kids has donated $342,823 to Jump with Jill, and about 75 schools have been supported through the campaign since fall 2014! 

Homemade Fudgsicles

Making rich, creamy fudgsicles from scratch is easy! Both kids and adults will love 

cooling off this summer with this delicious frozen treat.

Growing up, one of my favorite frozen treats were fudgsicles. You know, the ones in the box that your mom bought from the grocery store. I had one practically every night after dinner. Sometimes I'd get one from the ice cream man during the day, too. But almost always I had one for dessert.

Little did I know that one day I would be making these delicious frozen treats from scratch for my own family! In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, I sought out to recreate my favorite childhood frozen novelty treat. What I made is better than I ever imagined. The best part? These fudgsicles are made with only four ingredients. FOUR! Can you believe it? It's crazy to me that four simple ingredients can turn into something to creamy, so chocolaty, so decadent.