I know that everyone calls these “Sour Cream” containers – but do you remember Lola’s?. Not sure if this was just available in Canada or if they were also in the US or elsewhere. When I was a kid we had these frozen slushy treats called Lolas. Basically it was a frozen flavoured ice treat and they were in the shape of the sour cream container – but bigger. I remember as a kid sitting on the porch with a Lola and sucking the cherry flavour off the ice. If you squeezed up the ice too high some of the juice would spill over the sides. Of course if you sucked off too much of the flavour all you had left was ice. There was an art to eating a Lola. I had these on my desk at work today and was surprised how many guys walked by, picked up the little treats and said …. hey.. .these look like Lolas. I digress.
Yes this is a too cute Sour Cream (or Lola) container. Picture it…. 25 of these made up and hung on the tree for an advent calendar. Of course they would be filled with treats or little notes. They could also be used at dinner plates (instead of a cracker) or better yet…. if you are giving $$$$ for Christmas, put the money in the container, seal it up and hang it on the tree. Pretty neat little gift ideas. And they are super quick to make.
Apologies… when I converted the blog from one platform to another, some of the images were lost…. including these samples
As a side note… one of the guys and I decided to look up Lola on the net today to see if they were still available. We googled Lola under Images and got lots of pictures of “lovely ladies” (tongue in cheek!). I am sure the guys in our IS department were wondering what on earth I was doing.
Nite.
PS… I found the history of Lola… See Below.
Lola was originally made in 1959. Sold only in Southern Ontario and parts of Quebec, Canada, Lola cost a nickel. But in 1982 she disappeared from the scene. After conducting a corporate search for the name and discovering that the product registration had expired, Tony Romanelli and John Daniele formed Lola Beverages Inc. in 1995. Lola is now known as Lola Iceberg. The new partners of Lola Iceberg seized the opportunity to re-establish the trademark name. A pyramid-shaped, frozen, fruity summer sensation available in cherry, grape and orange: Lola provided sweet relief from summertime heat.
So what’s the attraction? Kids love Lola because it’s sweet and refreshing. But what about all those adults enjoying Lola at home, at work, in the park or at the beach? Lola isn’t just a treat. She’s a cool blast from the past. She’s a link to youthful memories of summers spent with your friends when life was simple and carefree. For aging baby boomers Lola is a nostalgic symbol just like bell bottoms and disco music. One taste of Lola, and you’re back in the fun-loving 70s…roller skating with friends, driving a fast car or just chillin’!
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Hello , I live in Toronto Ontario Canada , Can you please tell me where I can the old lola ice wedges that they use to sell in stores in boxes ? If you know any information about them please feel free to drop me a message thanks . From Miss Serena Richmond.
Hi Serena. Would you believe that the Lola post on the blog has been the most popular. It is surprising as to how many of us remember these treats from our youth. Unfortunately I haven’t seen these in ages.
Oh yeah i rememmber Lolas, i wish we could still buy them today. I seen the little ones called iceburg. They were tiny and just not the same.
I remember eating Lolas as a kid in the 60s. They were great and your mouth was so frozen when you were done. They were wonderful to eat on a lazy hot summer day.
I have not heard of Lolas but we did have this shape in a fruity ice cream for a while. Yum! And I had to laugh at your IT comment. Once I googled images for Daisy to make something for Daisy girl scouts…not so appropriate for 5 year olds! I then learned to set the filter for appropriate content!! LOL
This is beautiful. I love that paper anyway, but you’ve showcased it so well with the cute project. Just love it. Will have to try one of those containers.
Yip, they must be a Canadian thing, but I wish I remembered them cause they sound great and your project is just adorable!
I just love this idea! Great project.
These really would be awesome for a countdown activity to Christmas – too bad my kids are too old to enjoy something like that! Maybe I should make one with daily “to-do” items in for hubby – yeah, THAT wouldn’t be appreciated! lol
Great idea for advent. I love this little container. I too do not remember Lola’s.
Kathy
What a great idea for an advent calendar!! I don’t remember Lola’s, but we do have a similar product here (in Pennsylvania). I think it’s made by Minute Maid and comes in three fruity flavors – cherry, grape, and orange….yum!!
What a fun memory! And that is once cute creation! I like the paper you chose, the colors. Nice job all around.
these are great, I really like the idea of using them at the table in place of “poppers”. I think Welch’s or Minute Maid had some frozen juices in containers like these for a while.
Well these are just adorable and what a great idea!!! I love the Advent calendar idea! I don’t remember lolas but they sound yummy! I’m sure if we had them here I’d remember! 🙂