summer drinks

Make Carbonated Fruit!

Have you tried carbonated fruit? I love it! It tastes like a fruity soft drink in each bite! Such a surprise. It's a lot of fun. Everyone wants to try them! Here's how to make them. CARBONATED FRUIT Buy 1 pound of dry ice. Wash and dry fruit. Mix fruit into dry ice. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Place in a cheap cooler … [Read more...]

Money-Saving Sports Drinks that Actually Work (Low Calorie Too)

Healthy Chocolate Milk!Are you spending more on sports drinks now that you are exercising more? How about spending much less and getting more results? You can drink the most effective sports drinks and save money at the same time. Here are the most effective sports drinks that I found at Women's Health. How nice that they don't cost much and are … [Read more...]

Watermelon Fruit Cake, Watermelon Salad, and Watermelon Drinks: Fresh Summer Treats!

What is the latest creative way to serve watermelon? Watermelon "cakes" are becoming very popular for birthday parties. Fruit instead of cake is healthier and so yummy. A watermelon cake is easy to make. Just cut off the ends of the watermelon leaving a middle section the height of the cake. Then turn this middle section on one flat side and cut … [Read more...]

Festive Fourth of July Recipes that Save Time and Money

4th of July Jello ShotsEverybody loves a fun Fourth of July party. Here are some easy ways to celebrate in style. These are the recipes that I think give the most value for your money and time. And they are yummy! Try a few and then kick back to enjoy the day!Serve Red, White, and Blue TreatsThe most popular recipe on Square Pennies for the Fourth, … [Read more...]

Enjoy Summer Easy Living for Less

Kick Back in Style! Summer time and the living is easy! Just soaking up the sun relaxes us. Here are ways to make Summer more enjoyable that don't cost much. These tips might be a great place to start your staycation! String the Christmas Lights in the Back Yard These lights don't use much electricity and add a lot of style as well as … [Read more...]

10 Stay Cool Tips for Hot Days

It's Summer! I do love summer, but some days are just too hot. Here are some ways I've found that really work to keep you cool on those days. (If these don't work, you can always wear a wet t-shirt and stand in front of a fan!) 1. Run your ceiling fan the right way: counterclockwise. That's the opposite of the wintertime direction. Be sure your … [Read more...]

Fresh Fruity Drinks: Easy Summer Treats

Ah, Summer! I'm thinking of cooling, fresh drinks for the very welcome warm weather! I love the beautiful and fresh addition of fruit. It's a luxury touch that doesn't cost much. Fresh Summer Drinks Make these fresh fruity summer drinks for you and your friends. You can easily make them non-alcoholic too. All of these … [Read more...]