Summer is here now, and treats to keep cool are very popular. However, while the grocery store freezers are full of popsicles, the fact is that they can be expensive. Here are some tips on making popsicles at home that are a lot cheaper than what is sold in stores, but just as cool, refreshing, and delicious.

#1. Using store brand fruit juice.

There are a lot of popular brands of fruit juice, but when the labels are compared to the store brand version, they will see that they are virtually identical. The difference between the brand name and the store brand is the price, and parents can save a lot of money by using the store brand version of fruit juice.

#2. Leftover fruit puree can make all natural popsicles.

Some parent s like to make their own fruit juice, but there is always left over fruit puree when they are done. Instead of just letting that it go to waste, the puree can be used in popsicle molds, and then frozen to make delicious all natural fruit popsicles.

#3. Yogurt can be used for creamy popsicles.

Some kids prefer to eat popsicles that are smooth and creamy, which will mean making them out of yogurt.  Yogurt is also considered a cool summer treat, and stores everywhere usually have it on sale because it’s so popular. All parents have to do to make yogurt popsicles is to take a wooden popsicle stick, simply put it in the container, and then just put the container in the freezer. After a couple of hours, the yogurt will be frozen, and then all kids have to do is turn the container upside down, and take off the plastic container.

#4. Sugar-free Koolaid can make tasty and colorful popsicles.

Grocery stores usually sell envelopes of sugar-free Koolaid for a very low price. The packets of Koolaid not only make for a great drink, but they can also make for tasty and colorful popsicles. The Koolaid can be mixed in a pitcher, and then poured into ice cube trays or popsicle molds.

#5. Jello popsicles are quick and easy.

Another great way to make popsicles is to use Jello. The jello can be mixed with orange juice, then poured into molds for tasty cold popsicles that will definitely beat the heat.

#5. Pudding can be frozen for popsicles.

A great snack that kids love to eat is little pudding cups, and parents can take those cups and use them to make delicious popsicles. Typically, little pudding cups are not expensive to buy, and there are even the store brand version of pudding cups that can be even cheaper. Like with the yogurt, the pudding cups come in their own container, which can be used in mostly the same way. Putting a wooden stick in the center of the pudding cups, and then placed in the freezer. After an hour or two, the pudding will have frozen solid, and kids can turn them upside down and take the container off to enjoy their pudding popsicles.