How to--Fruit popsicles

This summer my girls are really into popsicles. Who can blame them? They are delicious. Only problem is all the sugar. My oldest always wants to eat more than one as if they were her meal. Right now we are loving the float kind with ice cream in the middle. Rootbeer, cream soda, orange...delicious.

So my solution to all the sugar...homemade fruit pops. Growing up we would always freeze juice in an ice cube trays with toothpicks as the stick, but now there are some really fun molds available. Ikea probably has the cheapest but if you want some other fun shapes check out these:
Seriously...This shape is so cool. I want to eat one right now. Made by Orka.
A more traditional shape, but still has a little funk with the grooves. Made by Tovolo

Every kids favorite, the rocket pop by Tovolo.

Now for the recipe. I came across this Strawberry recipe on Bakerella and figured it would be a great place to start. If the Cake Pop Queen likes it, then I am sure to as well. I am drawn to the recipe because the sugar is minimal and strawberries are so delicious. Plus, the kids will be eating fruit while getting their popsicle fix.

2 cups strawberries

1 Tb sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

pinch of salt

Hull the strawberries and toss all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pour into molds and freeze.

Good luck making your own popsicles and don't forget to share any recipes or pictures you have.

Tip of the Week--Seven Peaks

For all of you local ladies, a friend of mine told me about a great coupon offer going on right now. In the Valpak mailer Seven Peaks water park has season passes for only $34.95! And bonus if you have a season pass you can also get unlimited attractions to Trafalga in Lehi for the month of July. Score. So if you are looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this summer check out the offer.

Bliss Boutique time again!

It is Bliss Boutique time again! The boutique will be open July 8, 9 & 10 from 10am -7pm each day. As always there will be lots of cute items, so go check it out. Bliss is located at: 105 South 100 East in Pleasant Grove. Make sure you print out the flyer above to get 15% any item at the boutique.

Loopty Loo Designs on Studio 5

Loopty Loo Designs is going to be featured on the local morning talk show, Studio 5! For the last couple of months we have been apart of Bliss Boutique in Pleasant Grove and today the owner called us to see if we would like to be a part of her segment on Studio 5. Of course we jumped at the chance! Set your Tivo's for this Thursday at 11 so you don't miss it. You won't see our smiling faces on there but look for our adorable kids modeling our accessories.

Ice Cream Soda

I am a sucker for everything party. At times I think I should have been a party planner because I get giddy with excitement thinking about parties. My daughter and I have even planned her birthday party...in October. So when I came across this adorable idea for ice cream soda I had to share it with everyone. Amy Moss created some fantastic labels for soda bottles so guests can make their own ice cream floats. Check out her site for the DIY how to.

Eclipse cupcake wrappers

Recently Loopy Loo Designs created a new company called "Sweet Whimsy" to supply trendy bakers with designer cupcake liners and wrappers. We are still working on launching Sweet Whimsy online but I couldn't resist posting about our eclipse cupcake wrappers since the movie comes out this week! What is a Twilight party without dessert?

A wrapper is a decorative finishing touch to a cupcake. After you bake the cupcake you place it inside the wrapper to give it a little something extra for parties.

So, for all of the Twilight saga lovers out there, here is the eclipse cupcake wrapper!


You can purchase this wrapper and many others from Sweet Whimsy at mysweetwhimsy.etsy.com

Check back often as we are just starting to get all our pictures up.

Fun Find . . . Washcloth Cupcakes

How cute are these? These would be a great baby shower gift! They can be found on Etsy at Babycakes & Decor. This shop sells boy, girl and unisex versions of these washcloth cupcakes. They also sell washcloth lollipops and several other cutes items.