The only thing better than celebrating this day with a chilled glass of rosé ? Sipping an icy frozen rosé ( frosé ) instead ! This wine slushy is perfect for a warm day .

To make Frosé : Pour 2 cups of fresh or frozen strawberries in a blender and blend until

smooth . Add a bottle of rosé and blend . Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and pop in the freezer overnight . When ready to serve , blend the cubes until you reach your desired “ slushy ” consistency . Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired . Makes 6 cocktails .

JOKE OF THE WEEK

A police officer stops a man for speeding and asks if she can see his license . He replies in a huff , “ I wish you guys could get your act together . Just yesterday you take away my license , and then today you expect me to show it to you .”

JUNE 1 – JUNE 30 GREAT OUTDOORS MONTH

This is the perfect month to get outside in nature — doing so can boost mental well-being . That ’ s the word from researchers in the journal Translational Psychiatry . When the scientists looked at data for 380,976 people between the ages of 38 and 73 , they discovered that the lowest risk of depression was found in those who spent an average of 1 1 ⁄ 2 hours outside per day . The study authors say sunlight helps regulate the production of serotonin , the brain chemical that influences our mood . Short on time ? Other research has shown you can get the perks in as little as 20 minutes .

JUNE 2 – JUNE 8 PET APPRECIATION WEEK

What better way to show appreciation for your sweet pup today than by surprising him with homemade no-bake treats ? Not only will they satisfy his tummy , but they ’ ll also keep him busy as he licks away at the tasty goodies .

To make : Mix 2 cups of plain low-fat yogurt with 1 ⁄ 2 cup of peanut butter ( without xylitol , which is toxic to dogs ), 1 mashed banana and 1 Tbs . of honey . Pour the mix into a muffin tin lined with paper cups . Place a treat in the center of each cup ( to serve as a handle ); freeze . Once frozen , peel away the paper cups and serve .

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Do you have chewing gum packs or travel-sized toiletries to spare ? If so , send to Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas ( AirborneAngelCadets . com ). The nonprofit organization will include the items in care packages they send to troops . Mail to Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas , P . O . Box 116691 , Carrollton , TX , 75011 .