99 in the Shade

It's been a crazy few weeks in . I've mbeen busy with work, planning for the upcoming church school year and getting my groove back-all while trying to beat the heat.
News flash: it's hot.
Really, really hot.
It's at the point where sidewalks are buckling, tempers are flaring and worse. I live in South Dakota, not Arizona. We are not used to 100 degree temps.
At least this craft chick is not.
After weeks of high temperatures, I feel as if I'm melting into a pool of molten fleshi tangled with pony tail holders, tank tops and capris. I am just HOT
There are a few ways to keep cool .

Stay hydrated. We have been drinking copious amounts of strawberry lemonade (recipe here: http://mommydomchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/05/strawberry-girl.html?m=1)
The other thing is home made frozen yogurt. Couldn't be easier

1 container plain yogurt
1 c berries
2 tsp honey or agave
Fresh mint

Place yogurt & berries in a blender. Purée together. Pour into a freezer safe container, stir in sweetener. Freeze 4-6 hours. Serve garnished with mint.

Strawberry Girl

In the summer, Little Man and I spend a lot of time at the pool. We are so blessed in Sioux Falls that we have several pools to choose from, but there are 3 that are our particular favorites. The pools officially opened on Friday, but it was a cold, dreary day. By Sunday, it was hot and humid and perfect pool weather.
To beat the heat, we bring our own treats-chips, fruit, and drinks. One of our favorites is strawberry lemonade-and it couldn't be any easier to make.

You need:
3-4 strawberries, sliced
3-4 lemon slices
Several sprigs of mint
Lemonade mix (I like pink)
Water according to lemonade mix

Add water to lemonade mix and stir well. Add in strawberries, lemons and mint. Refrigerate 2-3 hours to let flavors combine.

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