Everybody loves ice cream trucks. It’s something kids rush to in the midst of the scorching summer heat. It’s a great way to cool off your body as well as enjoy a little sugary treat by the swimming pool. Ice pops are the same. Although they don’t have that same creamy sensation, ice pops have just as much flavor and are just as savory as any ice cream cone or sandwich. They’re also much easier to make at home.

At the same time, it also allows parents to control how much sugar their kids are consuming. Rather than have your child gorge on ice cream that’s packed with sugar, you can create more nutritious, fun, and natural flavors at home.

Here’s how you can do it in your own home in 3 easy steps:

Fill a cup or pitcher with your favorite juice.

This is where you can get creative. Grab a couple pieces of any mouth-watering fruit and toss them into the blender. Mix strawberries, bananas, watermelons, coconuts, lime, berries, pineapple, separately or altogether if that’s what you fancy. Experiment! Have fun with it! It’s a great way to get creative in the kitchen.

Create your popsicle molds

Popsicle molds are easy to find in your local supermarket. They come in various fun shapes. If you don’t have any molds lying around the house, plastic wrap is an excellent alternative.

Pour the contents of your pitcher into a cup and place some plastic wrap over the cup. Finally, poke a craft stick through the wrap and into the cup to serve as your handle.

Freeze it!

Finally, place the cup in the freezer and leave it for about five hours. Once frozen, pop them out of the cup and enjoy your brand new creation!

Of course, a trip to the market might be more convenient for those looking for a quick and tasty summer treat. Crafting these scrumptious pops at home, however, can be an enjoyable experience to have with your kids.

Many people are attracted to the great outdoors but the idea of roughing it—building a fire, putting up a tent, sleeping bags, dealing with insects and wildlife, coarse campfire food—isn’t appealing to them. For those who want to get some fresh air without leaving their creature comforts at home, glamorous camping or “glamping” may be something worth trying this summer.

If this is your first time, tour operators would have probably set up almost everything for you. However, you’re heading off to a place far from civilization, so there are still a few things you need to take care of before you “rough it.”

Location—Know the exact location of the camp. Look it up on a map or check a GPS for driving directions. This information comes in handy in case of an emergency. The best glamping locations should include ample space for parking, while being close to natural attractions such as mountains and rivers.

Amenities—Check the fine print to make sure you’re getting what you’re paying for. Many glamping sites offer butler service, some don’t. Do tents or cabins have electricity? Do they include heating and private bathrooms? Some facilities also feature swimming pools and saunas. These amenities determine what you need and don’t need to bring on the trip.

Activities—Some packages include guided, one-day hikes. Others include the use of a boat, tackle, and fishing licenses. Bring something to occupy you for those vacant hours—a football, Frisbee, or other sports equipment would come in handy.

Meals—Most tour operators offer full-course country meals often prepared by a private chef. For those who are into hunting, the chef may cook any game you’ve caught. Many glamping sites have restaurants where you can expect five-star meals.

Since glamping sites offer amenities that conventional campsites don’t, it’s safe to assume that there will be room in your bag for the finer things in life. For example, a little black dress can now fit into a space previously reserved for a sleeping bag, and you might want to add an iPod and its dock to your to-bring list.

Remember, though, that glamping still follows many camping rules: Never touch anything suspicious, leave nothing but footprints, and take nothing but pictures. With these rules, glamping will let you feel the great outdoors, but with less of the hassle that setting up camp entails.