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Fiesta Summer
Photography by Jamie Beck
We know you’re on a budget, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. We show you how to throw a Fiesta inspired party without spending a lot of money. All you have to do is provide the guests!
Inexpensive tissue garlands dress up your outdoor party setting.
Tissue garlands, Pearl River $4.25 to $5.00
Stackable, reusable, colorful additions to your summer BBQ or picnic all season long.
Plates, Kmart $1.50 each
Recycled plastic confetti cups liven’ up any summer beverage with a festive flair.
Plastic cups, Target $18.00 for set of 6
Seriously? Waterproof, portable, ipod plug-in, and more for only $16.00?
Radio, Geekbro.com $16.00
Reusable popsicle molds allow you to try a different flavor everyday with easy homemade recipes.
Popsicle Molds, Bed Bath & Beyond $3.00
Beach towels can also be used as a picnic blanket, tablecloth or for simply drying off.
Towels, Kmart $4.50 to $7.50
Graphic and colorful food labels create instant candleholders, containers for silverware, napkins and decorative cacti.
Cans, C-Town $1.30 to $3.00
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Paletas
These traditional Mexican popsicles, called Paletas, are a refreshing summer treat. Paletas can be milk-based, which are slightly creamy, or water-based, which are icy.
PREP TIME: 10 to 20 minutes, plus at least 3 hours to freeze.
Banana-Coconut
You will need:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 mashed banana
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup sugar
Dissolve sugar in water
Blend all together in blender
Pour mixture into molds
Put into freezer for 3 hours |
Honeydew-Lime
You will need:
- 1 ripe honeydew melon
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Dissolve sugar in water
Blend all together in blender
Pour mixture into molds
Put into freezer for 3 hours |
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Limeade
Make this easy and refreshing Mexican style drink perfect for a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
1 Cup Water
1 Cup fresh-squeezed Lime Juice
2 Cups white sugar
Ice cubes as desired
Preparation:
1. Simple syrup: Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan, and heat until it barely begins to boil.
2. Remove from heat and cool. Combine one cup of syrup and one cup of lime juice in a pitcher.
3. Add enough water to make up a half gallon. Serve over ice.
Note: While this limeade is very refreshing it does tend to get bitter if left out for too long, so it should be consumed on the same day it is made.
Serves: 5
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Styling: Meagan Camp and Jessica Soga
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