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5 Things I Love About My Mom {Recipe: Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer}

Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer

I consider myself very lucky to have a mom who I can also call my best friend. I love many things about my mom, but I’ve managed to sum up a few of my favorite things about her that make me smile.

  1. It’s the thought that counts. My mom isn’t a big card sender and coincidentally, neither am I. When I was growing up my mom and I would be in a department store and I’d hear her calling my name.. “Kristen, come here!” I’d walk over and she’d have a card in her hand and would say “Now, if I were the card buying type, this is the card I’d give you for your birthday.” Although she didn’t buy the card, she thought of me when reading a card and in my opinion, that was good enough. I have so many great memories of my mom and I, standing in the card aisle, laughing and crying over cards we would give each other if we were the card buying type.
  2. Never underestimate the power of Midol. No matter what, when I call my mom and am being overly emotional or unreasonable about something, she’ll say “Honey… what time of the month is it?” I usually am annoyed and dismiss her thoughts that everything irrational in my life is PMS. Then, sure enough, a couple days later she is proven right.
  3. Choose your friends wisely. One thing my mom drilled through my head growing up was to choose my friends wisely.  She would often remind me the people I associated myself with determined what other people might think of me. I now spend a lot of time teaching this life lesson to my kids and have to remind myself of this lesson often as an adult. Choose your friends wisely as they are a huge part of shaping who you are and who you become.
  4. Be spontaneous. When I was a senior in high school, in the dead of winter, I woke up to this note on the kitchen table “Went to find the sun… be back on Sunday”. My parents were tired of the winter and decided that instead of complaining about it, they would do something about it. They packed up their Mustang convertible and headed south in search of warmth.  My mom has always had a bone of spontaneity about her and I admire that so much. It’s hard with younger kids, but I can’t wait until I can take after my parents when it comes to being spontaneous.
  5. Sing like no one is watching. I can’t hear the song “How Great Thou Art” without thinking of my mom. When that song is played, I am immediately taken back to Sunday morning in church and my mom’s beautiful voice booming over the entire congregation. When you are moved by a song, you’ve got to sing it and sing it loud… like no one else is around.

I could go on and on, but I’ll save the rest for another day. Mom – if I were the card buying type, my card would say something like “Thank you for being my mom… in good times and bad, I know I can always turn to you for love, advice and support. I admire you, treasure you and love you.”

This recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Sprtizer is something I’d love to share with my mom today. She loves lemons and can eat strawberries again after a long respite. Cheers to you, mom, and all the other mamas out there doing the most difficult job in the world. I’ll add a little spike of vodka for those of you who have toddlers or teenagers. You deserve it!

Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer from Dine and Dish, this Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer is a must try!

The adorable straws in these photos are from one of my favorite sponsors, Hey Yo Yo on Etsy. Make sure to check out their store for festive paper straws, cupcake liners nut cups and more.

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Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer Recipe from Dine and Dish
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Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer

Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 3 cups strawberries hulled
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 8 cups prepared lemonade I used Country Time, but fresh or frozen will do as well
  • Club Soda
  • In a food processor combine strawberries & sugar. Puree until smooth.
  • Add lemonade and mix. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Right before serving combine lemonade & club soda (2 parts lemonade and 1 part club soda)

Instructions

  1. cups strawberries, hulled
  2. Tbsp sugar
  3. cups prepared lemonade (I used Country Time, but fresh or frozen will do as well)
  4. Club Soda
  5. In a food processor, combine strawberries & sugar. Puree until smooth.
  6. Add lemonade and mix. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
  7. Right before serving, combine lemonade & club soda (2 parts lemonade and 1 part club soda)

 




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  2. susan says

    that’s lovely, Kristen. Good for you for sitting down and reflecting and appreciating. Your mom sounds like a wonderfully, terrific lady! Happy Mom’s day to you – I hope you day was filled with laughter and tons of kisses. x

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  3. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    Kristin, you are the one that got me addicted to the fabulous Hey Yo Yo – all I need these days are a few pretty props, smiling kids and all is right in the world. Love the lessons learned from your mom. I will borrow them. Happy Mother’s Day to you! xo

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  5. Kathy says

    kris you captured her perfectly. Happy Mothers Day mom! Kris you are every bit as amazing, I am in awe of you!

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  6. Michelle says

    I love the idea of having spontaneous parents. Mine are far from that and I want to learn a lesson from that. Great little tribute, you were/are well loved.

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  10. TidyMom says

    I’m not a card person either…….I always say I don’t believe in them! lol….unless your sending one to someone far away.

    LOVE this post……and the lessons learned!

    I’m dying to get my hands on some of those fun straws soon!!

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  11. SMITH BITES says

    what fun, fun memories Kristen – your mom is one smart woman and i absolutely love that she is spontaneous . . . i am filing the ‘going to find the sun’ motto away; because as sure as i’m leaving this comment, winter in Indiana will return. so if you see me complaining about winter, would you please remind me of this?!! the strawberry-lemon spritzer is mighty tasty as well!!

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  12. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    Mothers are wise aren’t they? It’s wonderful that you have such a close relationship with your mother, my mom is my best friend too and it feels good to have that bond and be able to tease each other about our differences and laugh together. I don’t tend to be the card buying type either but I have to admit that it feels good to get one out of the blue for no particular reason or from someone you don’t expect.

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  21. bridget {bake at 350} says

    What great memories of your mom!!! I love it, Kristen!

    So funny…..my mom & I were card BUYERS! I can’t tell you how many cards I have in a box….way too many. (I think you guys were on to something READING them!) Anyway….for a few years after my mom died, I still mailed her cards. (That’s weird, right?) I just put her name on them, stamped them, and dropped them in the mailbox. Wonder where they are now? 😉

    PS…I think I’m in love with this recipe….and those STRAWS!

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  23. Pat Wogan says

    Thank you for the beautiful tribute! I couldn’t ask for a better Mother’s Day gift. The nicest thing is that it is so personal that only you could give it! I love you!

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  29. Pinky says

    Beautiful tribute to your Mom, she taught you well! I hope I have passed these same lessons on to my children who are all grown now. The spritzer sounds GREAT! XO, Pinky

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  32. Adam says

    This recipe is wonderful!!n Now, I have to try strawberry lemonade. Thanks you for sharing – it’s awesome.

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