Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More
From the category archives:
Fall is the best time for pumpkin recipes, I think it’s my favorite ingredient. I’m showing how simple it is to make your own fresh pumpkin puree. It’s really easier than you think, and then you’ve got it ready to go for some fall time recipes!
Recipe for Pumpkin Puree:
a Pumpkin – but needs to [...]
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I’ve updated my Links page, sharing just a few of my favorite blogs. Please check them out. Here’s just a little shout out to a few of my favorite Food Blogs that I’m reading these days:
This Week For Dinner – Of course Jane is always sharing delicious recipes here as a Make and Takes contributor, [...]
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Tom and Lucy’s Art Shoppe is just around the corner! Pamela and I are getting everything ready for some fun holiday shopping on November 19-21 (save the date). Here’s just a sneak peak of what you’ll find at this 3 day arts & crafts boutique located in my hometown of Utah.
Vendors from Tom and Lucy’s [...]
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Guest Post by Amanda of Impress Your Kids.
I have a vivid memory of getting off the bus in 4th grade and walking down the driveway while carefully holding a “make and take” in my hand. It was a tiny turkey made out of an Oreo and a few pieces of candy. A room-mother had come [...]
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This is a fun classic craft, perfect for Thanksgiving Day. These Turkey Apples can be “gobbled” up as a snack while they wait for the turkey to be done or saved as part of Thanksgiving dinner.
Supplies for Turkey Apples:
whole apples, any color, washed and dried
toothpicks
stick pretzels
marshmallows
raisins, craisins
popcorn
Set out your supplies. Use your toothpicks to attach [...]
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Yes, homemade microwave popcorn, and it really works! I was skeptical. I didn’t believe it could be that easy, but IT IS! Lisa, from Snack Snoop, has shared her how-to for Homemade Microwave Popcorn.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3:
Put 1/4 cup popcorn in a brown paper bag. Fold top over a few times [...]
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My husband does not like sugar cookies. No way. But he does like these Trick-or-Treat cookies a lot. The dough is soft and pliable and full of Fall–honey, molasses, raisins, and spices.
For the cookies in the pictures, I used half whole wheat flour and omitted the raisins (didn’t have any on hand). The only problem [...]
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I am currently experiencing two issues with my daughter that I’m sure many parents can relate to. #1: She HATES going grocery shopping with me. This is pretty annoying seeing as how she HAS to go grocery shopping with me, unless leaving a 4-year-old home alone is kosher nowadays? I didn’t think so. #2: She [...]
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These are the perfect chocolate cupcakes. Perfect. They aren’t too chocolaty, but enough to tame a heavy-duty craving. And the texture is lovely too. They practically melt in your mouth.
The recipe comes from baking wizard, Dorie Greenspan. If you aren’t familiar with her and you like to bake, do a quick [...]
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Are you needing a ghoulish treat to make for a few little goblins at your feet? Well, these Rice Crispy Goblins are all too fun to make and even more creepy to eat!
Supplies for Rice Crispy Goblins:
rice crispy treats recipe
food coloring
toothpicks
candy corn
chocolate candy rocks
m&m’s, raisins, other candy around the house
Make rice crispies according to [...]
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