Ingredients:

• Fudge Brownie Mix
• Break Apart Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• Mini Chocolate Chip Morsels

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare brownie mix according to directions on the package. This mix may require additional ingredients such as vegetable oil, water and an egg.
3. In a greased muffin pan, fill each cup with brownie batter.
4. Break the cookie dough apart and slightly flatten so that it fits on top of the brownie batter.
5. Sprinkle mini chocolate chip morsels in each cup and place in the oven.
6. Bake the brookies for 20-25 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 mins. Enjoy!

Enjoy two great desserts all in one! These are great as a make ahead recipe, and they are perfect for feeding a large crowd. Continue along in our Muffin Mania journey. We can’t wait for you to see what the next recipe will be.

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Ingredients:

• Graham Crackers
• Melted butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Chocolate Candy Bar
• Marshmallows

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Crush graham crackers into crumbs and add to a mixing bowl.
3. Mix graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter.
4. Divide the crumb mixture into greased muffin pan cups.
5. Press to form the cups.
6. Bake the cracker mixture for 5 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and place chocolate candy into each cup.
8. Place halved marshmallow on top of the chocolate candy in each cup.
9. Bake for 4 minutes or until marshmallows are softened. For a toasty marshmallow, set the oven to broil for 2 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and cool before removing from the muffin pan.

Did you know that August 10th is National S’mores Day? What other creative variations of S’mores can you come up with? 

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Supplies:

• Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine

Ingredients:

• Sunny D
• Strawberry Puree

Directions:

1. Pour in your Sunny D.
2. Turn on and choose the Slush mode. 
3. Once the Slush cycle is complete, dispense into your favorite cup.
4. Add Strawberry Puree. 
5. Enjoy!

I can’t think of a better way to head back to school than with a delicious orange SLUSHi. I don’t think you can get more nostalgic than a delicious frozen drink made with a drink that was part of most of our childhoods. This installment of Operation Brain Freeze will be sure to deliver straight A’s from your kiddos. Be sure to check back next month for another fun recipe that will ensure you continue your reign as the coolest parent!

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Shark Attack

• Blue Raspberry Drink Mix Packet
• Top with Cherry Syrup

Peachy Beach

• Orange Drink Mix Packet
• Peach Syrup

Hawaiian Luau

• Pineapple Punch Drink Mix Packet
• Coconut Syrup

Sunny Sipper

• Lemonade Drink Mix Packet
• Peach Syrup

Apple Pie a la Mode

• Green Apple Drink Mix Packet
• French Vanilla Syrup
• Caramel Drizzle

YUM! I hope you enjoy all of these delicious drinks to help you hit those hydration goals! It’s time to get your drink on with these tasty drinks!

You can print out the August Waters out now to add to your fridge or Hydration Station Binder!

Not sure where to begin? Make sure to check out our Getting Started blog!

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Ingredients:

• Chocolate Chips
• Butterscotch Chips
• Marshmallows
• Bananas
• Chocolate Crunch Candies
• Peanut Butter Chips
• Waffle Cones

Directions:

• Fill your cones and wrap in aluminum foil.
• Place on the grill over low heat for 8-10 minutes.
• You’ll start to smell the melty deliciousness and it is awesome!
• The boys, of course skipped the fruit and went straight for the candy. I made an awesome chocolate, peanut butter, and banana cone. The marshmallow is a nice fluffy filler and holds everything together once it all starts melting.

• Carefully unwrap the hot cones and dig in!
• Toasty crunchy sugar cones filled with melty deliciousness. Who needs ice cream? Although, a scoop of ice cream on top would not hurt this bad boy at all!

• My banana-chocolate-peanut butter cone was SO GOOD. The fresh banana cancels out the calories, right?!?!
• Next time, I’ll be adding crushed cookies or maybe even some mini candy bars. YUM!

I hope you guys try these cones and put your own twist on them! They are sure to be a crowd pleaser this summer!

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As a child, and if I’m being honest, as an adult I never get tired of Shark Week! I also love a good theme, and when I get a chance to combine the two, that’s when the magic really happens! I knew that I couldn’t share my love of Shark Week with my kiddos without a fun drink. So, what better way to use my Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine than by making a Chum Bucket Slush!

Supplies:

• Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine

Ingredients:

• Favorite Blue Sports Drink
• Strawberry Puree
• Gummy Sharks

Directions:

1. Pour your Blue Sports drink into your Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine.
2. Turn on and choose the Slush mode.
3. Once the Slush cycle is complete, dispense into your favorite cup.
4. Add Strawberry Puree.
5. Garnish with a Gummy Shark
6. Enjoy!

What better way to enjoy the ocean than a fun themed slushie!?! Best part of it all, no sunscreen or sand cleanup are required! I hope you enjoyed this slushie recipe as much as I did. I had so much fun with this that I will be creating a monthly recipe just for YOU! So follow along and get ready for Operation Brain Freeze! I think it’s safe to say our first mission was a success.

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Patriotic Punch

• Cherry Drink Mix Packet
• Piña Colada Drink Mix Packet
• Blue Raspberry Drink Mix Packet

***Make sure to layer this one vs mix it all up to get the red, white, and blue effect!***

Orange Dream

• Orange Packet
• Vanilla Drink Mix Packet

Poolside Piña Colada

• Strawberry Pineapple Packet
• Coconut Drink Packet

Watermelon Bliss

• Watermelon Drink Mix Packet
• Kiwi-Lime Drink Mix Packet

Blue Hawaiian

• Blue Raspberry Drink Mix Packet
• French Vanilla Syrup

Oh my yum! Which one will you try out first?!?! I am absolutely in my Poolside Piña Colada era right now, while my husband is digging the Orange Dream one! Happy hydrating!

Looking for your printable version? Of course, we didn’t forget about that! Print out our July Waters paper now to display on your fridge or add to your Hydration Station binder!

Not sure where to begin? Make sure to check out our Getting Started blog!

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I recently bit the bullet and finally decided to purchase a Ninja SLUSHi Slushie Machine and I have to tell you I haven’t looked back since! I know there’s something so fun and nostalgic about a Slushie, but now I can enjoy them in about 30 minutes at my house! I am the queen of kitchen gadgets and appliances and I have to be honest when I tell you a lot of them end up in the dreaded appliance graveyard! However, that really hasn’t been the case with our SLUSHi machine! I know we’re in the middle of summer, so this machine is truly bringing all the kids to my house, but we’re having a blast. What better way to embrace summer than with a cold SLUSHi on a hot day!?!

If slushes aren’t your jam that’s okay because this machine has 5 preset features that are sure to deliver a frozen treat that everyone can enjoy! You can make spiked slushes. I haven’t tried this feature yet, but it looks like there are quite a few recipes ideas that are sure to please everyone! You can even make a Frappe! This is such a budget-friendly option when you don’t want to spend $8 on your favorite coffee treat. There’s an option for milkshakes and we’ve enjoyed coming up with fun recipes that taste better than the local ice cream shop! There’s also a preset for Frozen Juices. It doesn’t get much easier than throwing in your favorite beverage and pushing a button! It really is that simple. My family has had a blast coming up with fun recipe ideas that we can’t wait to share with you!

I was a little nervous about cleanup but seriously this machine practically cleans itself with the Rinse option! It comes apart nicely and truth be told clean up is a breeze. It’s good to know that you won’t dread those SLUSHi request because of a tedious clean up process. Ninja really thought of it all when they came up with this machine.

So, if you’re been on the fence about adding a SLUSHi machine to your appliance lineup let this be the sign from the universe that you’ve been waiting for! Not sure what you’re going to make in your machine? Well never fear because I’ve let my imagination run wild and I’ll be bringing you monthly themed SLUSHi ideas that are all kid tested and approved by my own family! So be on the lookout for the next installment of Operation Brain Freeze and we will be sure to keep that SLUSHi machine out of your appliance graveyard!

Want to make your own Mangonada at home? Here’s the super quick recipe that will have all your friends begging to come back over!

Ingredients:

• Mango Nectar
• Chamoy
• Tajin

Directions:

1. Pour in your Mango Nectar
2. Turn on and choose the Slush mode. 
3. Line your favorite cup with Tajin.
4. Glaze the inside of your glass with Chamoy.
5. Fill with that delicious Mango SLUSHi.
6. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

• Lemonade
• Blue Gatorade
• Sprite
• Gummy Candy (Sharks)

Directions

1. Add desired amount of ice to glass.
2. Combine equal parts Lemonade, Gatorade and Sprite to glass.
3. Add gummy candy to drink
4. Enjoy!

Host a beach themed party in your backyard this summer. Everyone will surely enjoy this fun and refreshing drink. Pair this beverage with some easy to make finger foods, tropical decor and party games for an unforgettable evening.

This is part of the Quench Your Thirst series! I wonder what we will be drinking next?!?!

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Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tbsp. ground black pepper
• 1 can of Pepsi

Directions:

• Add all the ingredients in with the steaks in an air tight container.
• Let marinate over night.
• Cook your steaks and enjoy the tender juicy flavor.

I am sure your family will love this marinade for your next steak night! It is just so flavorful and the steaks come out so juicy! Happy Grilling!

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