SUMMER JOY

June has come and gone so quickly. I hope you are finding joy in your havens during this special summer season. Looking ahead, there are many days still to create summer joy in our homes.  Encourage one another to keep confident in creating a joyful haven.

One of my favorite ways to create joy in my home is making ice cream for my family. I love to put different add-ins to make new flavors. I had been looking for a waffle cone recipe that is healthier. Unfortunately, I didn’t find a good recipe. But, to my surprise, I found waffle cones at the Aldi store that are clean and very tasty. The brand is Benton’s waffle cones. No high fructose and less than 2% seed oil! I called this a win for this ice cream-loving girl.

I still make my ice cream because I have not found a clean ice cream.  That’s alright, because I have the Cuisinart ice cream maker, which makes it super easy to make this summer treat. I use the simple vanilla or chocolate recipe from Cuisinart, and then let the creations begin with add-ins.  I will share the recipe with my add-ins in the recipe section of this blog.

I hope everyone is having fun this summer, finding creative ways to bring joy into your home. Our goal each day should be to give someone a smile. It may be ice cream, a popsicle, a walk in the park, or a dip in the pool. Creating joy for others around you will turn your day joyful.

Comment below summer yummy recipes and fun ideas you have found to keep the joy in your haven.

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. “ Romans 15:13 NLT

Be blessed, everyone.