Posted in Holidays on Jul 4th, 2008 3 Comments »
Happy Independence Day! We’ve been the “land of the free and home of the brave” for 232 years now. How great that we have this day each year to celebrate the freedoms we have. And Thanks to all those who are fighting for our freedoms still today!
Here are a few great 4th of July Sites [...]
Posted in Holidays, Recipes on Jul 2nd, 2008 8 Comments »
This year for the 4th of July, I’m in charge of bringing a salad to the family party. I’ve made this fun flag-shaped 4th of July Jell-O before, and it’s always a hit. As I live in the Jell-O Capital of the World, this side dish is perfect for the family party!
Supplies for Jell-O Flag:
Jell-O [...]
Posted in Holidays, Kids Crafts on Jul 1st, 2008 7 Comments »
If your kids can’t wait until Friday to light up a few fireworks, then this Firecracker Craft is the perfect way to celebrate early. Bubble wrap is placed inside, making a great popping noise maker. This is a fun and easy 4th of July craft the kids will go bonkers for.
Supplies for Fire Cracker:
Bubble wrap [...]
Posted in Holidays on Jun 23rd, 2008 13 Comments »
As my new little Baby has just arrived, I’ll be taking a short break, posting periodically for a bit. I even have a fabulous giveaway lined up for June 30th, so make your way back next week. I now leave you with some of Make and Takes past posts for Summer, keeping you busy crafting [...]
Posted in Holidays on Jun 14th, 2008 6 Comments »
We love our Dad.
We love our Grandpa Brent.
We love our Grandpa Holt.
We love our fun Uncles.
We love our Grandpas who have passed on, but are still with us!
Posted in Holidays on Jun 12th, 2008 5 Comments »
Since my Dad is quite the TV watcher in his retired years, I decided to give him a “Remote Control” themed gift for Father’s Day a few years back. Here’s a chocolate cake I made with Spree candies and M&Ms for the remote’s buttons. Or should I say “clicker’s” buttons, as that’s what My Dad [...]
Posted in Holidays, Kids Crafts on Jun 9th, 2008 37 Comments »
Over the years, I have made lots of these magazine collages. They’re fun to make for yourself or give as a gift. This year for Dad, my kids made this Magazine Collage filled with all of my husband’s favorite things. (Sorry Jordan, pretend like you haven’t seen this yet when you get it on Sunday!)
We [...]
Posted in Holidays, Kids Crafts on May 7th, 2008 No Comments »
Here’s a fun card for Mom at Mother’s Day. It can be made for Grandmas, or other Mother’s you think are fabulous. It’s also a great activity for students to do in class, to take home to their Moms.
Fold your paper in half. Write the word MOM at the bottom of a paper, cardstock paper [...]
Posted in Holidays, Home Crafts on May 6th, 2008 17 Comments »
For Mother’s Day a few years back, my sweet hubby made me the bookmark on the right (I know, very creative!). It has been my favorite gift, I love looking at the photos of my cuties. The next year, we made these bookmarks for Grandmas and they loved them even more. One Grandma keeps it [...]
Posted in Holidays on Mar 22nd, 2008 1 Comment »
Once my son figured out that there was candy inside the eggs, he just started eating from the first one he found, not caring that the other kids were grabbing up all the rest.
Getting older, he learned what it is all about!!
Lucy and her new Easter dress last year, complete with sweater and shoes. One [...]
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