When I know I’m having a group of kids over, I almost almost make popsicles with Jell-O. The reasons are twofold: For one, they are so cute, and I can easily mix up colors and flavors. Additionally, and most importantly, when Jell-O popsicles start thawing, they don’t instantly become drippy liquids like normal popsicles do. I make these a few days ahead of the Fourth of July and let my kids go nuts post-dinner while they wait for the fireworks to start.

I brought a new baby home from the hospital this year for my third time, so my second time introducing…