PiCKLEBERRYPOP

In the northern hemisphere, August is summer’s last dance. But honestly, I’ll be honest. I’m kinda sick of dancing with summer this year. IT’s been HOT here in Utah! I’m tired of taking care of my flower gardens, it’s too hot to enjoy much of a bike ride, and well, it’s way too hot to cook. (lol, yes, I’ve used that excuse a couple of times during our 100 F + temps.) Wow, I sound like such a whiner (don’t tell my hubby – he’d agree *grin*). So, today I decided to find THREE products in the shop that represent things that we can love about August. One of my favorite things this time of year is the bountiful harvest that we are enjoying from our local farmer’s markets or even from home gardens! Since it’s too hot to cook in the house, we cook in the back yard! After a yummy barbecue, my family loves ice cold watermelon, popsicles or any kind of COLD treat. Here are a few kits that you could use for your layouts if your August is anything like mine 🙂

This kit from Jumpstart Designs is so beautiful – I do love gardening, and this almost makes me wish I’d planted my vegetable garden this year 🙂 The flowers have kept me busy enough though…this would be a great kit to scrap the garden pics with!

If you have a king of the grill in your house, or if you just love grilling, you’ll love this kit from Kathryn Estry. It’s just perfect for your grilling and picnic layouts!

Finally, here’s a fun little kit for those cool summer treats on HOT days. There’s nothing better than a slice of watermelon on a hot day. Kids would probably prefer an ice cream treat, but I’ll take the melon!

Hmmmm…that makes me wonder if you salt your watermelon? I used to when I was a kid, but I don’t anymore. How about you?