Kim Byers
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Want to believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about back to school… I know… but you can start planning those fun parties and after school treats. {smile} And it doesn’t get any easier than these simple Rice Krispies Treats with chocolate icing to make books. You could whip up their favorite …
Love things that sparkle? Me too! Glitter can be hard to craft with. Especially when you’re crafting with things that might come in contact with food. You’re always nervous it’s going to flake off on whatever you’re working on. Well I have the answer and it’s awesome! Darice makes a no-flake glitter washi tape and …
One of my mom’s most loved recipes is her southern style potato salad. I have to admit, it is amazing. She makes it for all of our summer family gatherings and my hubby eats the most. {grin} It’s super simple to make Southern Potato Salad! You’ll need: 1 medium onion, finely chopped 7 large potatoes, …
Thrilled to have been asked by the editors of All You magazine to come up with a fun and inexpensive outdoor activity for summer! {grin} You can find the easy Sidewalk Chalk Paint recipe on my blog (and on page 62). But make sure you pick up a copy of All You’s Summer Edition for creative tips …
Picnic tables, grilling, campfires for s’ mores, sparklers and laugh out loud jokes… {sigh} It makes me think of my childhood 4th of July gatherings with my mom’s huge family and “make your own” hot dog bars! For summer entertaining I love setting up “make your own” and “serve yourself” options. And with grilling season upon us, everyone …
Want a little inexpensive summer fun for the kiddos?! For the Summer Issue of All You magazine I contributed an article sharing How To Make Sidewalk Chalk Paint. It’s super easy to whip up and cleans up easily with rain or the hose! The recipe is a 1 to 1 ratio, but for simplicity we’ll …
My baby boy turned eight years old today… and honestly… I’m struggling with it a bit. Eight is a big number. Half-way to driving… {heavy sigh} Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for him. He’s growing up and he’s such an amazingly happy kid. He brings laughter into our lives everyday. I’m just a bit …
Fourth of July is just around the corner and I’m planning a little ice cream social party for the family! My husband, brother-in-laws, father-in-law, niece and nephews served. I’m very proud of all of them. And when it comes to patriotic holidays, we along with all Americans, have so very much to be thankful for …
Flip Flop Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches! I love a fun summer treat that makes the kids smile and is easy to whip up. {grin} You’ll need: Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches (I picked these up at Kroger) Peel-A-Part Twizzlers My boys giggled for a full 10 seconds before gobbling them up. {wink} Have you seen my Mini …
When I was a child my grandparents had a garden. It seemed everyone did. And they ate from the garden all year. Fresh in the summer and frozen fresh in the winter months. Everything was organic. {wink} While this post is part of a sponsored campaign by Unilever Project Sunlight, all opinions and experiences expressed are entirely …
