I’m guessing that many of our kids are starting their summer vacations. Today was the first day I didn’t have to drop off and pick up three of my kids from three different schools.
And so begins the the “I am bored” & “I am hungry” statements. How about some lactose free ice pops the kiddos can make with you. It will take care of the boredom while they help you make it and some something healthy to eat right out of the freezer.
The folks at Redwood Hill Farm & Green Valley Organics have some great ideas. In the past I have reviewed their lactose free sour cream, yogurt, kefir and really enjoy working with them. They are always trying out new recipes and sharing them. This summer they have some yummy summer type creations for us:
- Peaches & Cream Dream Pops made with NEW Green Valley Organics Lactose Free Peach Yogurt – these pops have a good “pop” of protein (4g) with only 84 calories per serving!
- Strawberry-Lemondade Swirl Pops made with delicious Green Valley Organics Strawberry Yogurt and Plain Kefir — with less added sugar than purchased pops
- Chocolate Malt Ice Cream (like a trip to the old time soda fountain) and Lemon Kefir Sherbet made with Redwood Hill Farm Goat Milk Kefir – a refreshing hit from our recent farm tours!
- Double Dip Dairy Yogurt Ice Cream made with Redwood Hill Farm Goat Milk Kefir AND Green Valley Organics Lactose Free Yogurt
- Goat Milk Yogurt Gelato (from Zazu Restaurant in Santa Rosa, CA) and Blueberry Yogurt Ice Cream made with Redwood Hill Farm Plain Goat Yogurt – a lower fat, refreshing and deliciously tangy ice cream
- French Vanilla Ice Cream made with goat milk instead of cream – deliciously creamy ice cream with less fat than commercial French Vanilla when you use whole goat milk
There is the easy sorbet recipe:
Lemon Kefir Sherbet
Ingredients:
1 1/4 c sugar
1/2 c fresh lemon juice (Use organic Meyer lemons if possible)
4 cups Redwood Hill Farm plain kefir
Directions:
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My favorite thing is spending more time with my extended family and grilling a lot more!
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My favorite thing about summer vacation is getting some time in the sun!
that everyone is out of shchool
I like having more time to spend with loved ones!
Picnics by the creek.
I haven’t had a summer vacation since I was a kid. But I used to love playing in the water and eating outside.
My favorite thing to do is spend time with my wife and enjoy long summer nights.
I love just being able to do what we want other than therapies for the littlest guy. But just being flexible is awesome.
love getting to stay at home after breakfast and let the day unfold….like a breath out!
Love the warmer weather and longer days of summer to enjoy vacation!
Having my girls home all day long.
My favorite part about summer vacations is beach trips!
I enjoy spending more time with my kids at home and going on family trips!
My fave thing is going to the waterpark with the kids!
Picnics
I love how long the days ate!
the long days
gardening and sailing
My favorite thing about summer vacation is sleeping in.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
I like not having to go to work.
No school!
going to the pool
Swimming
I like to travel.
My favorite thing about summer is vacationing at the beach.
That we eat out more.
swiener1[at]tampabay.rr.com
Just being outside and enjoying yourself with family and friends.
Getting roadside wild flowers.
not haveing to constantly keep an eye on the clock
Vacation Bible School
My favorite thing about summer vacation is napping on the beach!
going to the beach!
going swimming
Going fishing
swimming
I love spending time at the lake
My favorite thing is more quality family time!
swimming!
My favorite is going to the lake and having cookouts.
chrisdeglen(at)gmail(dot)com
Fishing in the mountains
My favorite is sleeping late in the the morning
Having a more relaxed schedule
Flip flops and sunshine
Sunbathing at the beach.
bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com
I love the laid back schedule with kids staying up late and sleeping in.
I love to go to the beach!
dRINKING LEMONADE BY THE POOL
I love pool parties!
The warm weather
Spending time with the kids
We homeschool so every day is like summer vacation! We like to go to our local science centers, museums, etc.
I love that the kids are home from school!
My favorite thing about summer vacation is sleeping in later and swimming.
repose4jr at gmail dot com
VBS.
My favorite thing is being off of work and enjoying time with family.
Swimming in the lake with my kids.
I enjoy the time away from work to relax at the beach
Going on spur-of-the-moment road trips with my daughter.
I get to spend more time with my hubby and kiddos
Sleeping in.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
Cows are pretty cool
Going to the pool with my girls!
sleeping in and relaxing at the beach
what I like about summer vacation is that we are there as a whole family.
My favorite thing about summer vacation is the lazy pace.
Thank you.
My favorite thing is eating ice cream.
Warmer weather.
Not having to be anywhere or doing anything , just relaxing.
going to the beach
Just getting away with no real schedule
Coffee always seems to taste better when on vacation!
Getting to do things that everyone likes as a family.
Warm weather and swimming!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com
Swimming, and busier work days! I work property management, and it’s SLOOOOOW in the colder months.
I love sleeping in and not having to help my kids with their homework
Summer vacation means more family time and camping trips!
The peace and quiet
GOING TO THE BEACH AND BBQ’S
shebebes@yahoo.com
Going fishing is the most fun sport.
I love grilling out
Family time together! And the sun lol I enjoy the sun, I miss it in the winter..
schueler.jessica@yahoo.com
My favorite thing about summer vacation is spending more time with family
Well, I work so I don’t get a summer vacation technically ,,, but I like going swimming when I get the chance!
favorite thing… not waking to the alarm at 2 am
My favorite thing about summer vacation is having more free time!
We love to go swimming!
My favorite thing about summer vacation is Grilling, the heat and sun, and for some reason hurricanes!!!
Taking vacations!
My favorite thing about summer vacation is fresh produce!