this summer i am on a mission to make the perfect homemade popsicle.
i’ve always wanted to make my own popsicles & this summer felt like the perfect time to invest in such a hobby. i was first introduced to the art of the homemade popsicle by stephanie of 3191 miles apart (her blog post here is great for recipes!).
for my first popsicles (shown above), i dug around in my freezer & fridge for ingredients already on hand. i concocted a honey-infused raspberry & blueberry vanilla yogurt popsicle perfect for hot days by the pool or in the garden.
to make this popsicle, simply warm up a cup or two of mixed frozen berries on the stovetop with a tablespoon of honey. mix until the honey is fully dissolved throughout the fruit. with your popsicle molds at hand, add a couple of spoonfuls of honey fruit into your molds. then add a spoonful or two of yogurt & top it all with more honey fruit. allow popsicles to freeze until they’re solid. eat & enjoy!
popsicle molds can be found most anywhere during the summer season. my molds were gifted to me (thank you, mother-in-law!), but i do love stephanie’s mold found here (the simple wooden popsicle stick is so classic).
next up – watermelon mint & lemon lime! yum!
have you made popsicles before? please share your favorite recipes!
love,
natalie
on saturday we pulled out of the driveway with sweet susie q in tow for our maiden voyage! to say i was a little excited would be quite an understatement – i was downright giddy!
we were away for just one night – our weekends are really filling up! – but it was a wonderful 24 hours.
we planned to head out to the river, but after many hours researching the best camping sites with full camper hookups, we opted for beaver lake.
we would highly recommend starkey campground! it’s wonderful for both campers & tent camping. the facilities are clean, the lake is crystal clear, the swimming spots are beautiful & it’s just 30 minutes from downtown eureka springs!
once we arrived, we set up camp in less than thirty minutes. we brought along our pups – huck & dandy – & they did so well! they’re definitely outdoor loving dogs.
before we left, i managed to paint this area of the camper. there’s still so much to do, but i really love the white walls. we are having the cushions recovered this week… i cannot wait to show you!
i also set up this water station just outside of our camper. it’s blueberry & mint-infused water & it was perfect for hydrating.
luke also baked fresh bread for the trip! i made rice krispy treats for dessert, too.
later that evening we cooked dinner over the fire & enjoyed the sunset. we woke up the next morning to an equally beautiful sight.
we enjoyed hot coffee in the crisp morning air while watching a bald eagle’s nest from our campsite!
{mug is from 1canoe2!}
i cooked breakfast for the first time in our little camper kitchen! it was so much fun! we have a little list going of supplies we forgot that are needs for our next trip… like salt. oops!
after breakfast, we headed out to the lake for some much needed rest.
i brought along my taproot magazine, la croix & watermelon. such a wonderful couple of hours soaking up the sun!
living life with this man is indeed the sweetest. we had such an amazing time with susie q & are thrilled for more adventures to come!
love,
natalie
say hello to the newest addition to our little family! after months of saving & months of researching, we finally have a cute little camper for our many adventures!
she’s a 1997 13ft shadow cruiser. i had my heart set on a vintage scamp camper, but after considering our needs, we opted for practical over pretty. specifically, we wanted a bathroom & hoped for a full kitchen with ample counter space. this camper also has a little bunk bed, which is perfect for our nephew & any additions to the freeman family in years to come! she can be pulled with our smaller vehicles, which is also a plus!
as you can tell, she’s in need of a little love! i am working within our budget & plan to be very mindful of spending. i am keeping all of our receipts & hope to share a breakdown of our remodel costs. to start, i am having the cushions recovered. i hope to paint the interior this summer, too! i can’t wait to share the process as it unfolds.
for now, aside from some simple changes in aesthetic, she’s in perfect condition & ready to hit the road! we’re taking her out on her first maiden voyage this weekend! to the river, we go!
what do you think? do you have a camper? how have you saved money on remodel costs? tips for what to include in our little camper? please share your thoughts!
love,
natalie
p.s. she needs a name! we’re thinking susie q, the shadow cruiser! what do you think?