Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
I’ve been wanting to host an outdoor movie night. Not necessarily a birthday party, but just a family and friends outdoor night before the fireflies stop blinking and the sun starts going down at 7… I’m a lover of all the seasons, but I truly miss summer when it’s gone. This party and photography is …
I love having a fun after school snack for my boys from time to time. You can’t make every afternoon of homework fun, but you can on special occasions: first day of school, after a big test, end of the quarter. These Strawberry Rice Krispies Treat Sliders are super simple to make with just …
I don’t know about you… but the older my kids get the harder it is to get them to pose for good back to school pictures. I mean, they’re not super thrilled about summer ending… So last August I tried something new. I started out the normal way (see my post about getting “no tear, …
Want to make your birthday kiddo feel special? How about birthday pancakes? My youngest loves banana pancakes, but my oldest insisted on a twist! {wink} These peanut butter chocolate banana pancakes are so very simple… because… well, I used a shortcut. 2 eggs 1 1/4 cup soy milk 2 cups Bisquick 1 tsp vanilla 1 …
I love bright colors and I love to party. But not always do I want to spend days or even weeks prepping for the party. This darling party table from Lantern & Lampion is simple and easy to pull together in a rush. And let’s be honest, the lanterns and poms bring much needed height …
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 …
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 …
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 …
My sweet friend Hilary made these easy DIY art easels out of paper straws. I love that they can be any color combination and are perfect for art parties or to showcase art for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Hilary made them with my boys so they could showcase an art project they made in class …
