It’s only just turned July and the temperature is steady rising but you can cool down with one of these yummy Icy cool Snack ideas.

Root beer Floats — Yum! As a kid we made these often during the summer. All you do is add a couple of scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream to a tall glass then fill it up with root beer. Add a straw or a long dessert spoon and you are good to go!

Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich — It is so easy to make your own ice cream sandwiches. Just take two large soft cookies (chocolate, chocolate chip etc…) and add a big scoop of your favorite flavored ice cream on one cookie and top it off with another! Oh So good!

Flavored Ice — Here’s a cool treat for the kids. It’s so easy even they can make it. All you need is to make a Pitcher of Flavored drink mix like, cherry, lemonade or tropical punch. Poor into Ice Cube trays and freeze. These are great added to flavored drinks without watering it down with regular ice. You can also serve them before they are completely frozen as a cold slushy eaten with a spoon.

Ice Cream Shake — Add two scoops of Ice Cream (any flavor) 1/4 cup milk or half and half and a 1/2 to 1 cup of ice in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve in a tall glass with a straw. Note: Try putting some strawberries or bananas in the blender with the Ice Cream!

Snow Cones — One of the greatest summertime treats ever! You can buy the flavorings for snow cones at your local Super Market. They even sell snow cone makers in most super stores. They are inexpensive and so much fun to use especially for a Pool Party or even a Child’s Party.

Sunbeam #IS400 White Snow Cone Maker

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There’s something good to be said about growing your own vegetable Garden. I am no expert but it really isn’t all that difficult. I am in the South where it pretty much feels like Summer already but if you have not started a small Garden it isn’t too late.

All you need is a few rows of dirt mixed with some good quality top soil. Then make a trip to your local Garden Center and purchased some Tomato plants, Cucumbers, Beans, Herbs and whatever else you like. Plant and watch them grow.

Okay, maybe it isn’t THAT simple. You will need to water your garden everyday or every other day depending on how hot and dry your climate and what you plant. You can find loads of information about Gardening online just by doing a search on your favorite Search Engine.

The rewards of growing your own vegetables are so great! Not only do you get some Sun and Exercise but you will have veggies that you won’t need to buy in the store. You save money and most of the time you get vegetables that taste a lot better than store bought Produce.

Of course there are no guarantees that your garden will grow perfectly. If neglected it will not produce good results. The Weather can be a Huge factor too. Wind, excessive rains or heat can damage them. These things happen but it is so worth trying even if you have never planted a garden before. The following articles can help you with your new project.

How To Care for a Vegetable Garden

How to Grow Root Crops in a Vegetable Garden

How To Grow a Container Vegetable Garden

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1 to 2 Pounds Chicken (breasts, tenderloin, or thighs)
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan
2/3 cup chopped Green Onions
1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1 lemon or concentrated lemon juice
Italian Dressing
Olive Oil

Marinate chicken in Italian Dressing for 15 minutes in the Refrigerator. Season with Salt and Pepper. Coat each piece in about half of the Bread Crumbs and Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix remaining bread crumbs with cheese and green onions. Remove Chicken from oven and top each with the crumb, cheese and onion mixture. Drizzle with a little olive oil and juice of lemon. Bake in oven again approximately 20 more minutes or until meat is cooked through.

Serve with a light tomato and Cucumber Salad or your favorite vegetables.