This sweet look at life is brought to you by BASKIN-ROBBINS. No matter what life brings, make the most of your sweetest moments.
The other day while I was buying clothes for the kids, a little tear rolled down my check.
As I continued to thumb through the new size for my son, I kept looking at shirts and thinking, “there’s no way he can wear these!?? These are much to big for my little guy.” Except I knew I was wrong.
He is exactly THAT size.
As I stepped back at the rack, I realized at in the big room full of clothes consigned for the sale, that each of these rows of clothes weren’t just a room full of well-kept hand-me-downs. They were like little time capsules of each family’s experiences as a child experienced their first day of school, Christmas, a birthday – whatever – they had done it in that shirt. And now it was time for my kid to do the same.
I wasn’t sure if it was one of those hormonal mama moments or what, but all of a sudden, I realized that I looked like Gene Simmons with my mascara running down my face.
However, it was a good thing. I was getting my own little reminder of how quick they grow up.
Later when I battled sat in the carpool line to get them from school, I didn’t immediately take them up to start the everyday grind of snack, homework, dinner, bath, book and then bed.
Instead we went to Baskin-Robbins.
But today it wasn’t just ice cream either. We went for sweet goodness – all.the.way. We went for ice cream sandwiches.
Each of the kids bellied up to the bar to pick two warm cookies – chocolate chip, macadamia nut, chocolate chocolate chunk or peanut butter. Part of me wanted to order for them, but another mama moment made me see they didn’t need me to do that anymore.
They could make their own decisions…without my mama’s help.
Next pairing it with their favorite pick of ice cream. The girl quickly pointed to something pink, purple and filled with sprinkles. The boy, who thinks long and hard about each selected in life, landed on the newest BR flavor, Cookie Jar Mashup, Filled with OREO®, CHIPS AHOY!® and NUTTER BUTTER® cookie pieces with vanilla ice cream swirled with a chocolate ribbon. I gloated a little as I felt he had made just the choice I would have. (Points for mom for instilling good taste.)
Next came the toppings – one with more sprinkles the other one without. Last the slightly warm cookies sandwiched the ice cream together for two awesomely gooey treats.
Normally, I would have begun the freak out by requesting the cookies be put in a bowl and carefully asked them not to get their clothes dirty. Actually, I’m pretty sure I would have pulled out the placements I have in the car (yes, I do), but today, it was about just enjoying the simple things.
Like ice cream and cookies. And lots of love.
And man, it was a mess. Partly because it’s Texas and it’s already 75 degrees. And the other part because they’re kids and that’s what they do. They make big messes. BIG BIG MESS.
But somehow I didn’t care as we licked the remaining bite and ran to the bathroom to get it off our fingers, face, and my toe.
Today was about making the most of our sweetest moments.
And you should too.
Make time today to celebrate your sweetest moments. One lick at a time.
Enter now to create your sweetest moments with a giveaway for a Baskin-Robbins gift card for $31
Baskin-Robbins’ NEW Warm Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Sundaes can be personalized with a guest’s choice of warm cookies, their favorite ice cream flavor and topping. The chewy, warmed to order cookie options include Dark Chocolate Chunk, Double Fudge, Peanut Butter Chocolate and White Chunk Macadamia Nut Cookies. Guests can choose their cookie and mix and match more than one type of cookie in their sandwich or sundae for the ultimate flavor experience.
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H says
I’m a simple girl. Chocolate ice cream makes me happy
shelly peterson says
My favorite flavor is chocolate and peanut butter.
Gina M says
My favorite is mint chip!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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Kimberly Munoz says
My fave is Jamoca Almond Fudge!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
We love Baskin Robbins. We go as often as possible 🙂
Jeanette says
I love chocolate! Your kids look like they totally enjoyed these ice cream sandwiches!
Shauna says
Oooh, I love all the flavors. I tell you, I have so many great memories of going to Baskin Robins with my parents and love to make memories with my kids now.
Kelly Hutchinson says
We are huge fans f Baski Robbins. Those ice cream sandwiches look messy but very yummy.
Danielle says
I’ll have you know I’m now looking online for the nearest Baskin-Robbins! I would love to take my kids tomorrow and you know I’m getting in on that sweet action too.
Brandy says
That certainly is a sweet treat for a sweet moment. How adorable!
Kathy says
Those look really good . My girls would love them. We have never been to Baskin Robbins before but I hear great things about it.
Florentina says
That looks like way too much fun ! I’m all about it !
Ann Bacciaglia says
These are fantastic photos. I love to go to Baskin Robbins for a sweet treat.
gingermommyrants says
Baskin Robbins is a fantastic place to go with the family for a great treat. These look so delicious and the pictures are so adorable.
Lisa Bristol says
This is a great contest. Ice cream is a great tradition in our family.
Sabrina says
Kids love ice cream sandwiches! This is such a nice treat to give them!
Vera Sweeney says
I love these pictures, you can see how much the kids love their treats! These sound like amazing ice cream sandwiches!
Julie Wood says
My favorite is the Made With Snickers Ice Cream flavor!
Amy Desrosiers says
They have the best ice cream there! I love the pistachio and cookies n cream!
Birdiebee says
My favorite ice cream from Baskin Robbins in pumpkin but it is generally a seasonal ice cream.
Jenna Wood says
My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip. Their clown cones hold many memmories for me.
Ellen Casper says
It’s a toss up between chocolate and mint chocolate chip.
Steph w says
Mint chocolate chip is a favorite in my house!
Emily Smith says
I love the watermelon they have during the summer.
Cindy says
My favorite flavor is Peanut Butter N Chocolate.
deanna says
The Warm Cookie Sundae – Double Scoop with mint ice cream sounds yummy!
Linda C says
My favorite is Pralines n Cream!
Jackie says
My favorite Baskin Robbins ice cream flavor is Rocky Road. Theyhave the best Rocky Road ice cream!
Thank you!
HS kraftmaking says
I love Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream.
elizabeth miller says
The Baskin Robbins Pralines cream is my favorite that they currently have. Growing up I always loved the bubble gum which had like small bubble gum squares in it but I haven’t seen it in forever.
MaryAnn says
My favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough
wen budro says
MY favorite flavors are their S’mores and the Pralines and Cream. Yum!!!
P.S. My You Tube name is wen budro I may have gotten distracted and left out the r….not sure.
Brigitte B says
My favorite flavor is strawberry shortcake. I have enjoyed going to Baskin Robins for years.
Jennifer W says
My favorite is Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
jenny stratton says
I love chocolate peanut butter or Fudge Browne.
Lauren says
I like the Jamocha Almond Fudge flavor.
Wehaf says
I love mint chocolate chip ice cream!
Donna L says
My favorite flavor is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream.
Austin Baroudi says
Jamoca almond fudge!
Kelly D says
Their Mint Chocolate Chip flavor is my favorite.
steve weber says
My favorite is real Strawberry!
Carrie H. says
has to be Oreo Malt Madness! now I need ice cream…
Will G says
I haven’t been there in so long I can’t remember!
cyndi br says
favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough
Dawn Monroe says
My favorite is butter pecan.
Michelle J. says
Rainbow Sherbet!
Sarah Cool says
I love the Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream
Sarah L says
I keep coming back the the chocolate mint that I’ve loved since I first had one 50 years ago.
Thanks for the contest.
Erica E says
My favorite is the Peanut Butter & Chocolate ice cream!
Rosie says
My favorite flavor is Creole Cream Cheese!
Stephanie Phelps says
My favorite Baskin Robins ice cream flavor is baseball nut!
Trisha Burgess says
My favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough!
latanya says
mint chocolate chip
Tonya Atkinson says
My favorite ice cream to get is two scoops of cookies n’ creme.
Nicole Lancaster says
My favorite Baskin-Robbins’ ice cream flavor is Mint Chocolate Chip.
Tiffany Jefferson says
Lemon custard!
Ashley C says
I’m partial to mint chocolate chip!
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DeAnna Keller says
It’s a toss up between cookies and cream and mint chocolate chip.
Patricia M says
I like strawberry and vanilla ice cream.
Leela says
Peanut butter chocolate.
Debbie B says
my favorite ice cream is chocolate
Tracie Cooper says
My favorite is Heavenly Hash!
DJ says
I love the Bananas Foster Ice Cream.
LynneMarie says
I haven’t had Baskin Robbins in years, but I used to love a Mandarin Chocolate that they stopped making.
Rachel says
Mint Chocolate Chip
Kim Reid says
My favorite flavor is Chocolate, thanks!
Martha says
Oh, I love Chocolate!
BETH CLARK says
I love chocolate chip ice cream.
Laura ari says
How do you choose just one? I guess I’d go with mocha chip.
heather says
Chocolate is my favorite flavor.
Ellie Wright says
I’m a strictly chocolate ice cream kind of girl.
Leigh Anne Borders says
I love a mint chocolate chip ice cream!
latoya says
I love plain old vanilla!
Shaylin S. says
Their Rocky Road is my favorite!!
stacey grantham says
Heavenly Hash is always yummy!
Rebecca says
I usually go for something chocolate or cookie dough.
Thomas Murphy says
I like there cookies n cream.
Terri Irvin says
I like Strawberry the best.
April M says
I don’t really have a favorite but usually go for a classic like cookies & cream.
Lyndsey R. says
Pralines n Cream is my favorite. I’m old fashion when it comes to my ice cream.
Susan D Genna says
Children grow so fast. I have four children, my oldest is 27 and my youngest is 4. I love making sweet memories with my children. They don’t always remember the days where it was simple and beautiful, but, this Momma does. Thanks for sharing your Baskin and Robins day with us. It really inspires me to do more with my 4 year old, since the others are grown and gone.
Carole S says
I love chocolate peanut butter, though I wish they didn’t use chunky pb!
a marie saver says
I have always loved Baskin Robbns Daquari Ice flavor- lime sorbet yummy!!!
hannah says
Fudge Browni is my fav!
Shelley C says
I love chocolate & peanut butter. Yummy!!
lissa crane says
I love them all, but the one that I am most excited to get it, is their chocolate chip mint! It’s not chocolate chips, it’s more like chocolate shavings and it’s soooo good!
Mary Jacobowitz says
I like their bubblegum ice cream.
katie hanson says
the gold medal ribbon has been my fave since i was a kid!
Darlene Owen says
My favorite flavor is chocolate.
Janice Cooper says
I love their chocolate chip ice cream 🙂
Candice says
My favorite is chocolate chip cookie dough.
Kate F. says
Chocolate chip cookie dough is my favorite flavor.
ken ohl says
I love vanilla
adrien beatty says
We love the chocolate and birthday cake!
Breanna Pollard says
I love cookies and cream!
ashley crawford says
my favorite is mint chip
Claire says
roky road
Melissa says
cherries jubilee!
Erica Hall says
Chocolate raspberry truffle- or any other flavor- they are all good!
natalie yeoman says
my favorite flavor is the banana foster ice cream!
KJ Skib says
I love mint chip ice cream. Yum!
David says
Mint chocolate chip
Dana Matthews says
Rocky Road has always been my favorite!
susan B. says
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. It’s my daughter’s and my favorite date place with each other!
charmaine bensley says
rocky road!
Kelly McGrew says
i have never had baskin robbins ice cream!
ambrea says
recess pb cups is my favorite flavor!
Leigh Anne Borders says
I love their mint chocolate chip ice cream!
kelley roach says
We love Baskin Robbins.
Elicia P says
I am a vanilla kinda of gal!
Gina Rock says
Mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor!
Cassandra says
My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip.
ken c says
I like their chocolate flavor.
Michelle P says
My inner child still loves pink bubblegum!
sarah mayer says
Mint Chocolate Chip is my favorite.
laurie murley says
I love the maple nut ice cream the most
Gina Ferrell says
My favorite Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream flavor is Peanut Butter ‘n Chocolate Ice Cream.
Leah Shumack says
Their Mint Chocolate Chip is my favorite!
Natalie B. says
Chocolate peanut butter is amazing!
Erika W. says
My favorite way to enjoy it is in a cup with one scoop each of Jamoca Almond Fudge and Mint Chocolate Chip.