Homemade Ice Cream Essentials.

A few years ago, Emerson got a Ninja Creami for Christmas and it has been SO fun for summer nights! Of course, you can make ice creams, gelatos, sorbets and SO much more. But you can also use it to make your own blizzards- one of our favorite ways to use it! All you do is start with vanilla ice cream and add in ALL the toppings you want. My favorite combo is Oreos, Jimmy Sprinkles and mini marshmallows (they get so chewy and yummy!) and Emerson's favorite is Heath, Snickers and chocolate sauce. Most weekends, we’ll prep a pint, head down to our backyard beach at sunset, and savor it slowly. It's one of those simple summer moments that feels worth romanticizing.

I’ve rounded up all of our favorite accessories, serving staples, and must-haves to help you do the same this season.

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Number One: Paired perfectly with number three!

Number Two: The Ninja Creami is available at Amazon with overnight delivery because who wants to wait for ice cream?!

Number Three: Homemade Ice Cream floats? YES! Ice Cream Icon Glasses? Double yes!

Number Four: I ordered a few extra of the pint cups to store in the freezer so you can make a couple batches at a time!

Number Five: Polka Dot spoons...enough said! They come in a set of four from one of my favorite small businesses!

Number Six: Every pint needs a pretty scoop! This scoop is available from Amazon and makes the perfect serving piece for all your homemade concoctions!

Number Seven: These serving bowls are the perfect size for a scoop or two! They are from Anthropologie and come in a set of 4.