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Who likes to eat? Down Home has some ideas to share today for our summer Play tip – Have fun with food! Here are a few suggestions for summertime food-related activities:
- Make homemade popsicles – here are several “real food” recipes.
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- Pick berries or peaches at a local farm, then make some easy homemade freezer jam or a fresh pie.
- Make lemonade from scratch. Sip and savor outdoors.
- Have a “Food on a Stick” day.
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- Wait for the ice cream truck (or go find one!) and get everyone a treat.
- Make some finger sandwiches or fun kid food, then go have a picnic or tea party.
- Create food sculptures then eat them.
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- Make ice cream sundaes on Sundays.
- If you have a Vitamix or similar blender, check out this instructional video for making your own crushed ice treats.
Do you and your kids have fun with food? Tell us your food ideas by leaving a comment!
