Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
I know we’re only a few days off Christmas, but I’m already starting to have Spring fever… which is not good since I live in Ohio and will have at least four more months of cold. Regardless of the weather, these beautiful beehive cupcakes from brightideas.com will make any girls luncheon or birthday party all …
We hosted our annual cookie decorating party yesterday and I have to say it was a hit. Not only did the kids have fun with the sprinkles, but the moms got to catch up over a glass of wine. In the end I think Santa will be quite pleased with his assortment and the creativity …
So how many of you can go the season without a little peppermint bark? When I was in corporate America we would get huge tins of it from vendors, so believe me… my family has eaten their weight in it over the years. So when I thought of giving gifts “from the heart” and from …
Let’s make Christmas Light Cookies! These are so simple and the perfect addition to any Christmas celebration! I mean, every cookie is better with mini M&Ms, right! Ingredients For Christmas Light Cookies These cookies would brighten any holiday gathering and little hands can help decorate them. Here’s what you’ll need and how to make them: …
These cool treats are great for the holidays and for winter birthdays. (Check out our brrr… brilliant birthday invitation.) Here’s what you’ll need: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 can vanilla frosting 1 tube black decorating frosting 1 tube orange decorating frosting 1 14-oz. bag shredded coconut, optional 16 pieces DOVE® Brand Milk Chocolate 16 …
There are so many decorating possibilities when it comes to gingerbread men. I’ve demonstrated a very easy technique here (just resealable bags of white icing and black icing with the corners snipped), but really just be creative. Decorating cookies, especially with the little ones, is really more about having fun than anything else. That said, …
Another Thanksgiving tradition in our house is pecan pie (being a southern girl and all). There are so many ways to make this pie and they’re all easy. Here’s a “rich” (aka: sugar overload) recipe: 1 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine 1-1/2 cups pecan halves 1 unbaked …
I’m a huge fan of Bakerella. For those of you who have never been there, you simply have to go. She has some of the coolest baking ideas. This one is just too fun and really simple. My grandmother makes a homemade Reese’s Cup every Thanksgiving and it takes her hours of prep time. These …
These are sooo fun and could be perfect for a campout party. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 roll (18 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 20 whole cashews 1/2 cup chocolate frosting 1 cup M&M’s Peanut Chocolate Candies 2 cookie sheet pans Plastic wrap paper Resealable plastic bag And …
Okay, I know we’re supposed to be doing tables this week, but I couldn’t resist. Today (Halloween) is going to be an absolute sugar overload anyway with all the treats and candy, so why not add a little more with sugar cookies? I developed a love for decorating cookies about four years ago. Candidly I …
