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This Might Be the Best Commercial Ever!!

by Marie March 10, 2010

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 March 5, 2010

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 [...]

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Giveaway: Little Fairy Wings for Your Little Fairy

by Marie February 26, 2010

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 [...]

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

by Marie February 25, 2010

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. [...]

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Finishing Up Our StartNOW Program at Park City

by Marie February 23, 2010

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 February 17, 2010

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 February 12, 2010

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 [...]

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Blissdom, Bloggers, and Harry Connick Jr.

by Marie February 10, 2010

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 [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Football, Hearts & Chinese New Year

by Marie February 5, 2010

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?! Well, here’s some yummy tailgating snacks to help round up the football fans! Citrus Guacamole by Recipe Girl (pictured above, yum!) Cheesy Spinach Bacon Dip by A Southern Fairytale Crab Stuffed Mushrooms by Furey and the Feast Teeny Tiny Tacos by Time in the Kitchen Here’s a few more [...]

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Custom Caricatures from an Amazing Artist

by Marie January 29, 2010

You’ve seen the fun caricature drawings people get at carnivals and festivals. I love them. They find the silliest features your face might have and bring it to life. Gabriel Olsen is one of those amazing illustrators and is a master at caricatures. He was kind enough to give me the two drawings below. I [...]

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