Summer in the South equals porch-sittin’ + cooling off in whatever water is nearby – even if it’s only a sprinkler.

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It’s also prime time for cool eats + treats because we’re heading straight into a season known regionally as, “I’ll do anything to stop sweating.” (It’s really the humidity that makes it bad, amiright? 🤣.)

We took reader feedback – combined with our own experiences + expertise – to create this list of cool treats to help you beat the heat.

🍦 For the ice cream-lover

For locally made ice cream, Clumpies is the place. Clumpies has 16 year-round flavors + new flavors that rotate in throughout the season.

📍Three locations: 26 Frazier Ave.; 1401 Market St.; 3917 St. Elmo Ave.

ProTip: You can also have pints delivered.

🍓 For the fruit-lover

Last March, Frios Gourmet Pops came to the North Shore. The pops are be made with fruit, organic cane sugar, water and sometimes lemon juice. There are also creamy options that include dairy.

📍205 Manufacturers Rd., Ste. 108

ProTip: You can get detailed nutritional info about the pops here.

💰 For the thrifty family

If you’re footing the bill for a big group, $3+ per scoop adds up quickly... Here are a few options that won’t break the bank.

Remember freezer pops? 36 for less than $3.
Try fresh, frozen fruit. NOOGAtoday reader @libby_newell said on Instagram – “My kids love frozen blueberries and mango.”
Check out this link that has 200 ideas for inexpensive summer treats.

💛 Reader favorites

“Once a year every year I celebrate “Watermelon Day”. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all I eat is watermelon that day. It’s a wonderful day.” – @RyanWPRussell

“Prosciutto draped over cool sliced cantaloupe.” – @crawford_k_mcdonald

“I am still dreaming about a strawberry basil popsicle I had years ago.” – @ashbutts2000

“You may need to do some research into the frose at @CommunityPie... asap.” – @melodyshekari

“Shaved ice, but only from the stand at Chester Frost Park.” — @stresspancake

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