Spicy Ginger Watermelon Pops for #popsicleweek!

We headed to the airport at five in the morning with sleepy eyes, bags packed, an Airbnb booked and a head full of Cape Cod daydreams. But there were other plans in store for us. All of the flights back east were either overbooked or cancelled because of maintenance issues. So we had two choices. Go back home. Or go west. We chose west and hit up San Diego for a few nights. It was great to sink my toes into the ocean – something I miss so much.

And then we headed to the desert. If I can’t have the Cape, my happiest place on Earth, I’ll take the desert. The desert is my spirit animal. I feel free there. Although it wasn’t the trip we dreamed of, it was a good lesson in staying flexible and open to possibilities. And we got in plenty of margaritas + tacos so that’s something, right?

I’ve talked about it a lot in the past, but mentioned in my last post that we fly standby on my husband’s airline whenever we go anywhere. Which lends a tremendous amount of privilege and opportunity, but it also totally sucks. I hear all the time ‘how lucky we are’ and that may be true. I honor my blessings, and I am full of gratitude for everything I have in my life, but it sure as hell ain’t about luck.

I have some serious thoughts/rants about the word lucky. But that isn’t for today.

Today is for watermelon popsicles. Two-ingredient {booze optional} spicy ginger watermelon pops. Because it’s #popsicleweek you guys. Billy is back at it again like a boss, organizing the hell out of like the biggest blogger event of the summer. Last year I brought this creamy goodness to the party.

Some of my favorites so far from this year!

Beth’s Creamy Tahini Raspberry Rosewater Raspberry Popsicles.

Steph’s Fudgesicle Brownie Pops.

Jessica’s Late Night Snacksicles.

Liz’s Spicy Tequila Sunrise Popsicles.

Elizabeth’s Dark + Stormy Popsicles.

And, Sara’s Hazelnut Coffee Fudgesicles.