Kirby's Kitchen:Summer Edition

It's summer, and that means good fun and yummy treats. Here is an awesome snack that's sure to cool you off on a warm summer day! *Adult supervision recommended*

Cool Juice Cubes

What you'll need: 

• An ice cube tray (Trays with cool shapes add extra fun! They can be found at Walmart or even the 99 Cents store!)
• About two pints, (Give or take) of your favorite juice. (This ingredient is entirely up to you and your family's tastes. Use sugar free juice for a healthy snack, Use breakfast juices such as Orange Juice or apple Juice for a cool start to the day, Even use lemonade for a sour treat!)
• Shrink wrap
• Popsicle sticks or tooth-picks. (You can use different colored Popsicle sticks, Available at your local craft store, to customize your cubes!)  *Toothpicks have been found to work best, but feel free to try Popsicle sticks or other items.*

Steps:

1. Take your juice and pour slowly into the ice cube tray until each cube, (or shape,) is half-way full.
2. Carefully place a layer of shrink wrap over the tray. Kids, let a parent or adult help you with this.
3. Next, poke the Toothpicks through the shrink wrap in each cube, making sure the stick touches the bottom.
4. Let them freeze for about 30 minutes to an hour. Suggest to your children to play outside while it freezes. When they're done, they'll have a frosty treat to enjoy!

This recipe is easy, fast, and fun! They make great party favors or for just around the house. They are also great at breakfast time! So have fun, and Enjoy!