Summer Watermelon Thank You Candy Bar Wrapper Printable

I know I could use a few extra Karma points today by saying thank you to someone in my life with this sweet Watermelon candy bar wrapper.  Wrapper has such cute summer colors and reads "We think you're one in a melon!"  What a perfect summer thank you gift.

Parent Summer Survival Kit Printable

Are you ready for summer? Be sure that all your mom friends are with this printable Parent summer survival kit.  You'll give them a smile, and a few treats, with this fun survival kit to help you kick off summer with the kids.

Rubik's Cube Printable Party Favor Box

Have a little fun at your 80s party with these fun printable Rubik's Cube party favor boxes.  Print out these treats for your dessert table or party bags and fill with yummy party treats for the perfect gift for your guests.

Summer Travel Game Printable

Give the kids a fun and easy travel game on your summer road trips with this free printable game.  The kids will love the activity and you'll love the lack of "are we there yet?"

The Most Addictive Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches EVER

Beat the heat this summer with these addictive Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches.  You won't be able to stop eating them and enjoying the rich flavors and cool textures.  You can print the Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich recipe here and make these delicious desserts all summer long.

One of the greatest joys of having a house again, is the oven.  While living at the hotel was nice and we did have a lot of amenities, we really missed being able to bake.  I know we are a little too addicted to sweets, but it's one of the joys in our life and we missed it.

So the other day, we were baking chocolate chip cookies.  We love these cookies.  I've shared the recipe as a printable at the bottom of the page, if you are looking to try a new chocolate chip cookie recipe, but it's been my experience that most people like their "family recipe" and don't want to try new ones.

I like our recipe because it has oats in it, so the cookie has some texture and interest when you bite in to it.  But I know everyone is different.

Anyway, we were making cookies and the Daredevil (my 15 year old son as he's known here) decided we weren't making cookies fast enough.  So he dug out the ice cream scoop and proceeded to make cookies that were the size of our fist. 

I admit, I was a bit dubious as to how they would turn out, but after a few timing errors, we got the cookie to come out soft, gooey and delicious.  While we were eating them, we had to open the milk and get out the ice cream as a celebration.

You can imagine what happened from there.  These cookies that are GINORMOUS were turned into ice cream sandwiches.

You're probably thinking, duh.  But we had never done that before.  Why?  Who the heck knows?  But I'm slapping myself now, because we are totally addicted to these things.  They are like manna from heaven around here.  (And so I only managed to get one saved to take pictures of.)

They were super easy to make as you may imagine.

We took our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe (but I imagine you can use it for just about any cookie type) and used a regular ice cream scoop to dish out 6 mounds of cookie dough on to a cookie sheet.  Cook in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

With our recipe, the dough will be set around the edges but slightly mushy in the center.  This makes them super soft and as they cool they will set up with no problems.

Allow the cookies to cool and then scoop 1 to 2 scoops of your favorite ice cream flavor on to one of the upside down cookies.  Place another cookie on top and mush down enough to secure the cookies and ice cream together.

Now enjoy, and don't blame me if you become completely addicted to these during the summer heat.  Especially since it means you don't have to go buy the over priced treats at the store or through the Ice Cream truck.  You can enjoy them anytime, even when the kids are asleep as a late night snack!

Here's my Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, the Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe, and a double printable in case you use a 1/2 page recipe binder like I do.  (FYI, one of the double recipes is up side down because this allows me to have the white paper edge on the side that I poke the holes through when I bind my recipes.  It's just a way to make it a little prettier.)

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe	Recipe Card Prints	Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

3 Summer Drinks to Help you Beat the Heat and Dare to Share Saturday

We final move in date and are looking at the end of our hotel stay.  Whew.  We are all ready to be home and in our own beds again.

That means that we also have an actual date for our Ice Cream housewarming party.  With all these heat, I'm ready for some ice cream and some cool.

I'm so glad that you guys shared some great drink recipes at last week's Dare to Share Saturday to help with the summer blahs.  I've been sharing them on Instagram this week as well as enjoying them in the afternoons when we are hiding in the hotel room from the crazy South Carolina heat.  (And they tell me it's not even "hot" yet.  I'm so in trouble here.)

In case you missed them, check out these 3 Summer Drinks to help you cool off.

1. Sparkling Berry Basil Sweet Lemonade by Sweet C's Designs

2. Strawberry Slushie by Dabbling Momma

3. Peach Tea Recipe by Quirky Inspired

My friend and co-host Pam from Pam's Party and Practical Tips has been enjoying the summer months away from her teaching job and joined in the Ultimate Recipe Challenge this week.  These Strawberry Chocolate Muffins look so good.  I can't imagine anything with chocolate and strawberries would be bad though.  But I'm certainly ready to give them a try and give her my "objective" opinion.  How about you?

I've been working on my Ice Cream party and shared a few fun projects for that this week, as well as a round up of great treats in case your kids are out catching those Pokémon Go characters.  Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter this month to get all the great projects delivered directly to your inbox, as well as the Ice Cream Party Light Covers and other free printables each month.

I can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!

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Ice Cream Napkin Ring Printable

Stay cool this summer by throwing an ice cream party for the neighborhood, for your friends, or just for the kids!  This super cute and easy ice cream napkin holder will keep all the party utensils together with a cute flair that will get the party hopping.

With temperatures a little out of control all over the country, and summer just starting, I don't know about you, but I'm seriously ready for some ice cream!

The thought of throwing an ice cream bash has my heart going pitter patter and my heat index level plummeting.  So in case you are looking for a fun way to cool off this summer, throwing an ice cream party is a great way to go.

This set of napkin ring printables is the perfect addition to the fun.  You can wrap your silverware or napkins up in this 2x4 inch printable ring with 6 different designs so you kids don't have to fight over the same one.

Simply right click and save the picture above.  Then print out on to cardstock and cut out each napkin ring  Wrap them around your napkins and gather the ice cream for some fun.  Quick, easy, and super cute.

3 Cool Summer Treats and Dare to Share Saturday

We've been in South Carolina a week now.  And I can tell you one thing I've learned....IT'S HOT!  It's a muggy hot.  We haven't had to deal with that kind of weather since we left Indiana.  I am thinking I may be in trouble since I'm already melting in this wet heat and the locals are telling me this is a mild summer so far.

So I'm super greateful that you guys shared some cool summer treats to help me cool off.  If you missed any of them, be sure to check out these features from last week's Dare ot Share linky party.

1. Oreo Ice Box Pie by Oh My Creative

2. Strawberries and Cream Ice Pops by Moms Messy Miracles

3. Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Sandwiches by Gluesticks

I've been trying to stay out of the heat by hiding in my hotel room making free printables for you guys.  I had to venture out a few times to take my son to the Challenger British Summer Camp this week, but my love of soccer helped me through that.

My friend and co-host Pam from Pam's Party and Practical Tips is full into her summer fun.  They went to the Nature Center in her town.  I've never been to one before, so I think this would be a fun way to spend a day if you can find one that's not too hot.

I know I'm going to have to find some fun things to do with the kids now that soccer camp is over.  They are going stir crazy and I'm losing patience with the soccer juggling that's going on. 

I can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!

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I Love Soccer 2 inch Circle Printable

I am so glad that I sent my kids to Challenger British soccer camp this summer! Their love of the game has increased and their pent up energy has decreased. I love the ability soccer has to save my sanitity. And I love sharing my love of soccer with this versatile soccer printable that's perfect for a sticker or cupcake topper for your next soccer party.

This week my son was able to attend the Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp.  It was perfect timing and a great blessing to us as we just rolled into a new town and didn't know anyone. 

This soccer camp lasted Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm.  There were 3 coaches and about 45 kids ranging in age from 3-15.  Each coach took a different age group to work with.  My son was the oldest kid at the camp and was in the 10-15 age group. 

He spent 5 days at camp and loved every minute of it.  He was able to make a lot of new friends (he didn't care that they were younger than him), we were able to connect with the parents and kids from the local travel soccer team, and he even learned a few new dribbling and juking skills.

From a learning standpoint, I'm not sure he learned a whole lot, just because he was so much more experienced than a lot of the kids there.  But the Challenger camp was a definite win for us since it kept him busy during the long summer day when there was nothing for him to do. 

He would have been sleeping in, playing video games, or picking on his brother during that time, but instead he went to camp and played soccer.  So he came home tired and with a little less energy to get in trouble with through the rest of the day.  (What more can a mom ask during summer?)

He also came home with a new soccer ball, a t-shirt, a challenger jersey, and a water bottle, as well as a lot of new friends and the invitation to join the local travel soccer team.

If your child is looking for a fun way to keep busy this summer, and embrace his or her love of soccer, I would definitely recommend checking to see if there is a Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp. near by.  And since it's the most popular camp in North America, there's a great chance there's one in your neighborhood.

Once you're done signing up for soccer camp, come back and celebrate with this 2 inch circle printable.  It is designed to fit xxx, but I admit, I've never had much luck printing templates on to the right spot.  If you know how, please let me know the unwritten and secret trick.  (Do they make a summer camp for that?)

The sticker can be used for just about any purpose by printing it on to sticker paper and adhearing it to any surface to show your love of soccer.  Or you can print it on to cardstock and use it as a cupcake topper.  Your options are as endless as your love of soccer!

Right click and save the 2 inch circle printable here, and then let me know what you are going to use it for in the comments below. 

I did receive a free week of Soccer Camp in return for this post.  But I loved the camp and would have shared anyway.  All opinions, thoughts, and printables are my own. 

Be sure to check out all of our 30 days of summer free printables.

Watermelon Straw Flag Printables

Add a little bit of extra summer fun to your drink today with this Watermelon straw tag.  This free printable is a quick and easy way to add some pizzazz to your summer picnic party, watermelon party, or lemonade fun.

We are on the road right now enjoying the "Great American Move Trip".  I am a little behind in my posting for the 30 days of summer free printables, but I ended up forgetting my computer charger at one of our stops and have been without a computer for a few days while trying to get a new one.

Probably not a good start to the trip, but hey, we are going to embrace the fun of summer and just go with the flow.  As soon as I get a chance (not today, because hey, we are going to the Great Wolf Lodge in Dallas for some summer fun) I'll get my rear in gear and get those past freebies up.

In the meantime, enjoy a summer drink today on me and be sure to add this simple but fun watermelon straw flag.  It's a quick and easy way to dress up your summer drinks and add a little bit of fun and whimsy to your watermelon party or backyard picnic.

3 Frozen Treats and Dare to Share Saturday

I'm in Texas this week and enjoying time with my family before heading out to South Carolina.  I guess that means summer is in full swing, because it is super hot here.  I guess that's good because it is drying up all the water all over town that has caused so much flooding, and it gets everyone in the mood for summer for our 30 days of summer free printable series.

But it's still so darn hot.  So I guess it's good that you guys shared so many frozen treats last week.  If you missed them, be sure to check out these 3 frozen treats as part of this week's Dare to Share Features.

1. Homemade Ice Cream in a Can by Home Cooking Memories

2. Frozen Pink Lemonade by Logan Can

3. Gummy Worm Popsicles by Growing Up Gabel

I can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!

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5 Summer Grill Recipes and Dare to Share

I've spent this week out in South Carolina checking out the area for our move here next month.  I'm starting to freak with the movers coming this week and all that needs to be done.  But I admit, I'm ready for summer and all the fun and adventure this move is going to bring for us.

If you are ready for summer too, you'll love these summer grilling recipes that were shared last week at the Dare to Share linky party.  If you missed them, be sure to check them out and pin a few for some great summer recipes.

1. Curried Coconut Grilled Chicken by Strength and Sunshine

2. Grilled Nachos from Nepa Mom

3. Grilled Shrimp Tacos by Worthing Court

4. Grilled Honey Dijon Chicken by Simply Stacie

5. Grilled Chicken Wings by Home Cooking Memories

My friend and co-host Pam from Pams Party and Practical Tips shared some more fun recipes and ideas this week.  If you're throwing an animal themed party for a Zootopia party, Finding Nemo, Jungle Book or a Life of Pets party , check out these fun animal food ideas.

I can't wait to see what you've been up to this week!

Party starts at 12:00 EST!

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ROBOTS-4-U Summer Camp and Savings Code

Keep your kids learning this summer by attending ROBOTS-4-U Summer Camp.  This is a hands on, work at your own pace camp that keeps kids learning about engineering, robots, and science in a fun atmosphere.  Plus get 55% off with a special code.

Our most favorite day of the school week these days is Wednesday.  My son goes to a Math and Science technology school and is in the Gifted and Talented Education program at that school.  On Wednesdays, the kids get to play with electronic Legos and make all kinds of fun robots.

Mini Me LOVES it.  He actually gets to stay after school and play even longer and that always puts him in a great mood.  I love it.  He loves it.  His brother loves it (that means he doesn't come home looking for a fight.)

With summer coming, we lose a lot of that enthusiasm and the fun of creating robots.  It's not something I am looking forward to.

Luckily, I stumbled across ROBOTS-4-U Summer Camp.  And now I'm super excited again.

The Robot Camp is a week long experience that runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 11:30 am and 12:00 to 3:00 pm.  The campers get a hands on learning experience while playing with robotics, science, and engineering. 

I get even more excited the more I think about how he can have a G.A.T.E. experience all day for a whole week long.  How awesome is that for a summer camp?

If you have a child between the ages of 7 and 14 who loves to play and learn, you should definitely check out ROBOTS-4-U Summer Camp in Denver.  Each Camper uses their INDIVIDUAL ROBOTICS or DYNAMIC ART Kit.  These robot kits do not go home with campers but are available for purchase! So you can take the learning and fun home with you if you want.

What's even better is MY READERS RECEIVE 55% Off Robotics Science Summer Camps! Use Code: USF1550r at checkout and bring the learning fun to your kid's summer.

Slide the City Boulder Review and Free Printable Journaling Cards

Make some fun summer memories with your family when you Slide the City. Get all the scoop on our fun when we did Slide the City Boulder as well as some free printable Journaling cards for scrapbooking your memories.