Fun Favorites

Welcome to our Fun Favorites page. Here you'll find all kinds of articles about having fun. There's giveaways, product reviews, and anything else we think is fun. Check out a few of our most popular posts here, or scroll down for the most recent projects.

Giveaway: Crafty Gemstone Supplies from Add a Dangle

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #25 Deborah Gilchrist. Have fun making your jewelry with these beautiful gemstones.
Hey, all you DIY crafters! Yes, I’m talking to you. Get ready for this fabulous crafty giveaway today. Add a Dangle, one of Make and Takes sponsors, is offering a gift certificate [...]

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4 Helpful Tips for Thrift Store Shopping

by Marie

There is real talent when it comes to thrift store shopping. I’m lucky to live near two of the top thrifters around, Allison and Kami. These ladies are skilled in their approach and attack! After going with them on a recent trip to the thrift store, I learned a thing or two. Here’s a few [...]

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This Might Be the Best Commercial Ever!!

by Marie

I can’t get enough of this Old Spice commercial. I die of laughter every time it’s on. I like to do what he says: look at your man, now back to me, look down, back up. Ha! It’s so cleverly done!!

“The tickets are now diamonds!”

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Giveaway: Perideau Designs, Stationary for the Modern Soul

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #47 Jennifer and #135 Elizabeth. You’re the winners of some fabulous snail mail stationary!! Enjoy.
Perideau Designs, one of Make and Takes sponsors, is offering a fabulous stationary giveaway today! Bridgett, creator of Perideau, is happily giving away 2 $25 gift certificates to her [...]

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Giveaway: Little Fairy Wings for Your Little Fairy

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #264 Sarah A.! Have fun playing dress-up with your little fairy!
Little Fairy Wings, one of Make and Takes sponsors, is offering a fabulous giveaway today. It’s all about being a girly girl with magical fairies and flower headbands! Even if your house is [...]

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3 Reasons to Attend a Blogging Conference, the Mom 2.0 Edition

by Marie

I was at Mom 2.0 in Houston this weekend, another amazing blogging conference. If you haven’t been to a blogging conference yet, here are my 3 reasons to attend. Going will change your life and your blog, promise!

Reason #1: The People. This is the fun part, where you get to meet really cool bloggers. The [...]

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Finishing Up Our StartNOW Program at Park City

by Marie

We’ve completed Day 5 at Park City Mountain Resort, our last StartNOW ski day. Thanks to PCMR for being a fabulous sponsor and helping my son become a skier! And with the Winter Olympics going this week, it’s been fun for him to see what he could become if he keeps at it. He’s really [...]

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We’ve Got Your M&T Buttons!

by Marie

Along with the redesign of our site, we’ve come up with a few fun Make and Takes buttons you can add to your blog. So grab a button and show the love for M&T! And make sure to add the “featured at make and takes” button if you’ve been featured here!

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Giveaway: The Dreamy Giraffe, Bright Big-Eyed Art

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered in for these amazing prints. We have 3 winners. #24 Kendra, #65 Alicia, #185 Dymphna! I’ll get you in contact with Kathy to choose your print.
The Dreamy Giraffe, one of Make and Takes newest sponsors, is offering a fabulous giveaway today. Kathy R. Jeffords is [...]

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Blissdom, Bloggers, and Harry Connick Jr.

by Marie

I just got back from the blogging conference Blissdom and am happy to share some of the amazing moments, bloggers, and celebrities I saw!! Here’s me and Allison from Petit Elefant, my conference buddy who I never go without (along with Jyl and Rachael, go Utah!)

It started off with Kevin Carroll, an amazing speaker who [...]

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