3 Wishes
One Girl’s Mission to Create More Happiness
world would make them happiest. She expected to get requests for money or Lamborghinis. Instead, residents told Ruby Kate they wanted pants that fit, warmer blankets, new shoes or Vienna sausages. Shocked by how residents longed for basic, everyday things, Ruby Kate set out to make their wishes come true.
“If I could bring you three things in the whole world, what would those be?”
The answer to this question says a lot about a person. Most people might want a new hot tub, a trip to Paris or to have all their bills paid off. But when 11-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey started asking this question at nursing homes in Arkansas, the answers really surprised her. Ruby Kate’s mother, Amanda, is a traveling nurse who works at several nursing homes in the area. One day while visiting a nursing home with her mom, Ruby Kate noticed one of the residents staring intently out the exit doors. Expecting something exciting, Ruby Kate rushed over to check it out. She found the woman, Pearl, watching a dog being walked to a car in the parking lot. Pearl told Ruby Kate that her dog of 12 years had come to visit. She was staring because she didn’t know when she would see her dog again. Realizing all Pearl wanted in the world was a few more visits with her dog, Ruby Kate helped arrange more pet visits. After this, Ruby Kate took a notebook with her to the nursing homes and asked residents what three things in the whole There’s nothing like an icy treat to cool down with on a hot summer day. But ice cream and store-bought popsicles tend to be full of processed sugar and artificial flavors. Beat the heat with a homemade treat instead! Here are some tips for creating the perfect homemade popsicles. • Invest in a popsicle mold. You can make popsicles with ice cube trays or paper cups, but an inexpensive popsicle mold can completely change the aesthetic of your popsicles, making them even more fun and delicious. • Use a pastry bag or freezer bag with a corner cut off to easily fill popsicle molds without making a mess. • When filling the molds, leave a 1/4 inch of space at the top. The mixture will expand when it freezes. • If your popsicle mold comes with a snap-on lid, leave the lid unsealed. Opening the lid when the molds are frozen can crack the brittle plastic. • Turn your freezer to the coldest setting and put your molds at the back of the freezer. The quicker your popsicles freeze, the creamier they will be because fewer ice crystals will form. • When you’re ready to eat your popsicles, carefully run the molds under warm water until they loosen. Gently wiggle the popsicle back and forth until it easily slides free.
“Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents” is a charity founded by Ruby Kate to help bring more happiness to these residents’ lives. The expenses are minimal, especially compared to the rewards the little gifts bring to the residents. Ruby Kate and her heart of gold remind us all that the smallest things can bring the biggest joys. You can learn more about Ruby Kate and her mission at GoFundMe.com/ three-wishes-for-ruby039s-residents.
Cool for the Summer 7 Tips for the Perfect Popsicle
• Store uneaten popsicles in airtight freezer bags to prevent freezer burn. Ready to get started? Use the above tips to mix up the delicious guilt-free popsicle recipe below.
Healthy Summertime Popsicles
Ingredients • 2 cups berries • 2 tbsp honey • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Directions 1. Blend berries in
a food processor or blender until nearly liquified. Feel free to use your favorite kind of berry for this recipe. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries all work great! 2. Pour berry mixture into large bowl. Stir in honey and then gently mix in yogurt. 3. Pour mixture into molds and freeze for 4–6 hours. 4. Enjoy with your family on a hot summer day!
2 www.OctoberKitchen.com
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