My good friend, Shannon, recently released her second children’s book, The Lemonade Stand. Once again, I had the pleasure of working with her on the book. Beautifully illustrated by the talented Aaron Kizer, it tells the story of two boys who find a toy they want RIGHT NOW. Thankfully, they are friends with Lauren and Taylor who help the boys find a way to earn money to save, spend and share.
In honor of The Lemonade Stand, I whipped up a pitcher of lemonade, but not just any lemonade. Oh no. Lauren and Taylor approved lemonade. This recipe is delicious, and I can see why Lauren and Taylor’s lemonade stand is so popular in their neighborhood.
I hate it when my ice melts and dilutes my lemonade, so I made lemonade ice cubes. To make them fancy, I put blueberries in the ice cube tray before adding the lemonade. You could also substitute strawberries, raspberries, lemon wedges or even fresh mint.
To celebrate the release of Shannon’s new book, she is giving away an iPad Mini. Look for the entry form and details after the recipe.
A refreshing and crisp lemonade featured in the new children's book, The Lemonade Stand, by Shannon Ryan, CFP®
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely chilled.
- Juice lemons, removing seeds, but leave in the pulp.
- In a pitcher, mix together chilled syrup, lemon juice and 7 cups of cold water.
- Served with fruit filled lemonade ice cubes.
The Lemonade Stand – iPad Mini Giveaway
July 14-31, 2014
Sponsored by The Heavy Purse
Co-hosted by Are Ya Gonna Eat That, Broke Millennial, Budget and The Beach, Budget Blonde, Budgeting for More, Busy Mom Budgets, Cash Cow Couple, Cents and Sensibility, Club Thrifty, Color Me Frugal, Debt Debs, Debt Roundup, Disease Called Debt, Eat Laugh Purr, Enemy of Debt, Eyes on the Dollar, Femme Frugality, Financially Blonde, Frugal Rules, Living Richly Cheaply, Luke 1428, Making Sense of Cents, Money Saving Dude, Monster Piggy Bank, Not Now Mom’s Busy, Reach Financial Independence, Shoeaholic No More, Stacking Benjamins, Tackling Our Debt, The Broke and Beautiful Life, The Finance Girl, The Frugal Farmer, The Random Path, Thrifty Dad, VeegMama, and Young Adult Money.
We’re Giving Away an iPad Mini to One Lucky Reader!
Help us celebrate the release of The Lemonade Stand and join Shannon in her mission to increase financial literacy in both children and adults.
“Everyone handles money. Unfortunately, not everyone does it with confidence. Money has long been a taboo topic in many homes, which makes it even harder for parents to know where to start or what to teach. So I created a series of children books to help parents ease into these important conversations. Financial literacy is one of the most loving gifts you can give your children, and I encourage you to make money conversations a priority in your home.”
The giveaway runs from July 14-31, 2014 and is open worldwide.*
* A winner located outside of the United States will receive a cash equivalent prize via PayPal.
I love lemonade too, and I was just talking about the ice cube making yesterday.
I too hate it when ice melts and dilutes the flavor of my drink and using lemonade, or in my case cold tea, to make the cubes, is a great idea. You could make popsicles too. I use to love that.
The giveaway has been a HUGE success, and I hope book sales are going well.
Thank you very much to you and Shannon for making this all happen. So happy to be a part of it.
Happy Friday Tanya! Chat with ya soon…..
Lemonade popsicles sound like a yummy treat. It’s getting hot out here, at least for me it is. So I am definitely craving cold drinks and treats. I’m a big fan of iced tea too. The book launch has been really successful and I appreciate all your help with setting up the giveaway. I couldn’t have done it without you! Thanks goodness you’re going to be helping others with their blogs and marketing too. They need you! Have a great weekend!
I loved the book…Marisa and Adrian are 17 and 19 and they loved the book. :).
I’m going to have to use this lemonade recipe. I know the family will freak if I do this…I use a powder lemonade mix LOL 🙂
It is such an honor to be a part of this and I hope the book is a huge success for Shannon!
Happy Friday! Have a great day and fabulous weekend! Say hey to Max :).
That’s so cool that your kids loved the book too! I normally just by the concentrated lemonade so you and I are a lot like there. But this was definitely quite tasty. And I’ve actually been enjoying it as Arnie Palmers with dinner. You have a great weekend too, my friend! Max says MEOW!
Thanks for your support, Tanya! I couldn’t have done it with you. Or Max. 🙂 The lemonade is so good and that’s a great idea to make lemonade ice cubes. Diluted lemonade is no fun! I appreciate everything you do for me!
XO,
Shannon
You’re welcome, Shannon! Happy to help out. 🙂 Max is happy to help too. LOL!