The end of this month marks the start of summer! Goodbye to textbooks and hello to the beach! Take advantage of the heat to indulge in your favorite cold treats: from ice cream to fruit popsicles, and the ever-refreshing halo-halo! There are days when you simply want to dig into a large bowl of shaved ice, milk, and a heap of toppings that range from coco products to fresh langka, ube, and leche flan. Want to beat the heat? Get your hands wet with this super easy, watercolor-effect technique (plus a bonus message at the end!)
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