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Meghan starts school tomorrow. Like full-fledged all-day-everyday school. Tomorrow. I won’t even talk about the emotions going on with sending my oldest to school all day everyday for the first time. Let’s just say she’s more ready for this than I am.
Instead let’s talk about how the start of school=fall. But wait! It’s still summer. Where I come from, school didn’t start until after Labor Day. So this mid-August start has me all off kilter.
I’m not ready to send Meghan off to school and I’m not ready to say good-bye to summer.
Way back in June when the whole summer lay out before us like a promise, Meghan asked if she could have a lemonade stand. I told her of course she could have a lemonade stand during the summer, sometime before she went back to school. Then, last week, we were talking about school starting and she stopped in her tracks: “Wait! School’s starting and I didn’t have my lemonade stand!” In case you didn’t know, five year olds don’t forget.
So on her last weekend before school starts, Meghan got her lemonade stand. The weather was cool and cloudy, but that wasn’t going to deter her.
With my supervision and just a little help, she made homemade strawberry lemonade. She cut the strawberries and juiced the lemons.
Then, the lemonade stand became a lemonade wagon, and we walked through the neighborhood, seeking customers.
One pitcher of strawberry lemonade and $3.25 later, and my budding entrepreneur bid a final farewell to summer. But I’m not ready yet. I’m having another glass of strawberry lemonade. Join me?
Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 1 large pitcher, about 64 ounces 1x
Description
With fresh lemon juice, fresh strawberries, and a light sweetener, this strawberry lemonade is perfectly tart and hits the spot any time of the year!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 7–8 lemons)
- 1 pound strawberries, tops removed and chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups honey or agave nectar
Instructions
- In a large blender (or in batches) blend together all ingredients well.
- Optional: Strain with a cheesecloth.
- Chill before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8oz
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 6.25mg
- Fat: 0.125g
- Carbohydrates: 48.1g
- Protein: 0.5g
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YUUMMM!! Sounds lovely
I do freeze them! 🙂
your kids are growing too fast!!! it must be all this delicious and nutritious food. Love this looks of this recipe.
That is so cute! The lemonade sounds delicious! School should definitely start after Labor Day!
definitely perfect for summer.. craving a glass right now. gorgeous images too!
Thanks, Thalia!
School started after Labor Day when I grew up too. Here in Atlanta, it started on August 4th for some counties!
That’s nuts! Especially in Georgia where it’s so hot!
Oh my gosh way too cute! The lemonade looks delicious! I hope Meghan’s first day was great!
Thanks, Jillian–she had a great day! 🙂
This looks fantastic! I love strawberry lemonade!
I have been thinking about Meghan’s big day all weekend. I’m sorry to admit that I’d forgotten about how wrenching it will be for you too. You have treasured every day with your children and will continue to do so on this new adventure. I’m sure this post will have all parents remembering that day or imagining it if they aren’t there yet.