Kim's sweet treats

August 31, 2012

tailgate party snack ideas

It’s that time of year! It’s football season! And that means it’s time for tailgate party snacks! [pinit count=”vertical” url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/2012/08/31/tailgate-party-snack-ideas/” image_url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/95/2012/08/1a-The-Celebration-Shoppe-Tailgate-Party-6290b-wt.jpg” description=”Tailgate party snack ideas with @Ideas To Snack On and blog.thecelebrationshoppe.com ~ Flipside pretzels and guacamole ~ YUM!” float=”right”] My hubby is a huge football fan, Ohio State football fan to be exact. And I …

August 30, 2012

chocolate pumpkin cupcakes

[pinit count=”vertical” url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/2012/08/30/chocolate-pumpkin-cupcakes/” image_url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/95/2012/08/The-Celebration-Shoppe-Chocolate-Pumpkin-Cupcakes-7157-wt.jpg” description=”Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes with easy candy pumpkin garnishes from blog.thecelebrationshoppe.com ~ Happy Harvest!” float=”right”] Have I ever told you that I LOVE the holiday season?! This little stretch from now until New Year’s. I can find a party anytime of the year, but when I was a little girl this time …

July 17, 2012

homemade oreo pudding pops

[pinit count=”vertical” url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/2012/07/17/homemade-oreo-pudding-pops/” image_url=”https://thecelebrationshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/95/2012/07/The-Celebration-Shoppe-Homemade-Pudding-Pops-6518-wt.jpg” description=”Homemade Oreo Fudge Pudding Pops ~ perfect for cooking with kids + they can be dairy, nut and egg free if you use my version of @Kraftfoods recipe” float=”right”] It looks really yummy doesn’t it?! Well it is! What if I told you it is dairy, nut and egg free? Still …

July 5, 2012

cooking with kids: lemon blueberry pie

Yesterday was our annual 4th of July picnic and we served one of my all time favorite pies: lemon on a graham cracker crust. My grandmother made it for me at every birthday when I was a child AND every other time I could talk her into it. Her recipe was a bit complex, but perfect. But …

June 6, 2012

dairy free Oreo pudding sundae

Last week I posted about my son’s food allergies and about this pudding sundae idea I saw in Kraft Foods most recent issue of Food & Family. Well that one was a chocolate chunk & marshmallow sundae. Today, I’m sharing the same idea, but as an Oreo sundae. Did you guys know that Oreos have no dairy, …

May 30, 2012

chocolate & marshmallow sundae

My readers know that my youngest has severe food allergies: nut, dairy and egg (unless baked into recipes). He’s such a sweet little boy and rarely complains, but I can’t stand for him to feel left out so I’m always looking for ways to adapt recipes so that he can enjoy them too. My latest is this …

May 22, 2012

patriotic cake + FREE printables

With Memorial Day only a few days away and summer about to kick into high gear, I wanted to create a super simple red, white and blue patriotic cake that you can put together in a snap! The first thing you need to do is: DOWNLOAD my FREE Patriotic Party Printables The set includes cupcake rounds (the …

May 21, 2012

rainbow ice cream sandwiches

Summer is almost here and honestly I’m giddy for the last day of school. Having my boys home with me all summer is such a blessing. We have tons of day camps, classes and other activities planned and I’m not sure who’s more excited, them or me! So in honor of the upcoming summer vacation, I made mini ice cream …

April 12, 2012

bumble bee wafer cookies

This is a super simple idea, which I love! But not only is it easy, it’s also yummy and pretty. This simple cookie hits all three musts when entertaining! I made these for a buzzing bee baby shower idea (see my full collection here) I whipped up for Kellogg’s Snackpicks.com. Hop over and visit them for my Dark Chocolate & …

April 10, 2012

dark chocolate coconut banana bites

I whipped these dark chocolate coconut banana pudding bites up for my latest post with Kellogg’s Snackpicks.com. And let me tell you, it all sounded yummy in my head and then I made it. Oh my! This might be the best “sophisticated” dessert I’ve ever created. You did know that putting any dessert in a small tasting …