It can be tempting to head to the store and buy popsicles but when you see the recipes listed in this month's issue of Self Magazine, the idea of buying them seems, well, boring. When you're looking to cool down this summer consider making one of these high-end popsicles. While the article suggests using Dixie cups to shape the popsicle, I would suggest buying reusable popsicle containers instead. That way you can reduce your waste significantly and in the end, save dough.

Additionally, store bought popsicles come in a box, they are individually packaged in plastic, they are trucked in from who knows where, and that truck has to have a continually running freezer built in. The bottom line: I can hardly imagine the carbon footprint from just one measly pop. Instead, make your own, and how could you not with these delicious ideas?

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