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Make and Takes

Kid’s Crafts for Easter

by Marie

Here’s a few fun Easter kid’s crafts and yummy treats we’ve made in the past. They’ll be sure to help you celebrate this Springtime holiday!
Crushed Egg Shell Art
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Growing Easter Grass in Egg Carton Baskets
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Marshmallow Easter Bunny Treat
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Teaching the Meaning of Easter
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Stuffed Fabric Easter Egg

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Make and Takes Gets a New Look

by Marie

Make and Takes has a new look. Yay! We decided to define our brand a little more clearly with our nesting mama bird! This cute little birdie is ready for crafts, food, and fun!

This logo design came from Nicole of We Collective. She illustrated the font, the nest, and little red bird! She creates amazing [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Soup’s On

by Marie

I’m not sure about you, but where I live, it’s cooooooold. I’m needing some yummy soup recipes to keep me warm. Here’s some winter sippin’ soups I’ve found that are helping thaw us out on a cold snowy day.

Taco Soup Ole’ by Make and Takes (pictured above)
Baked Potato Soup by Good Life Eats
Chunky Chicken Noodle [...]

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What I Learned From the Nestle Event

by Marie

This post is a little bit off topic for my blog, but it’s something that I feel is important to address. A few months ago, I was approached by Nestle to attend a small blogging event to learn more about their company and products. I signed on to attend and to participate in part of [...]

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Grilled Cheese Invitational 09′ Wrap-up

by Marie

Cheese O’ Cheese O’ Cheese! I was surrounded by glorious cheese at the Grilled Cheese Invitational last weekend. With over 250 contestants, 5000 tasters/judges, and 18,000 grilled cheese samples grilled by Kraft Singles, it was truly cheese Heaven.

There were 3 Grill Cheese divisions being judged:

Missionary Style – only cheese and bread
Kama Sutra – Meat, [...]

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Lucky Leprechaun Link Love

by Marie

I’ve been keeping a lucky eye out for some fun St. Patrick’s kids crafts and I’ve found a few that are link love worthy. I’m loving this craft from French Knots for a Leprechaun Beard. It’s my kind of craft, 2 supplies and super easy! You’re kids are gonna love dressing up like a Leprechaun. [...]

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Making a Rainbow Connection

by Marie

We’re making more rainbows today. This is a great activity to do with the kids, helping them to see that when colors are mixed, they make something new.

Supplies for Milky Rainbows:

Milk or water – If you don’t feel comfortable drinking milk with food coloring, you can use milk that’s past it’s date OR you can [...]

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Loving Our Francie Pants

by Marie

My daughter is loving her Francie Pants that she wears during gymnastics. They’re the perfect cover up for the un-sitely “underpants coming out of the leotard” look! Super simple and stylish, making my daughter feel fancy. Here’s her posing after gymnastics class… gotta love it!

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Park City Mountain Resort Giveaway Winner

by Marie

It was fun to read the Givaway comments on how many of you are planning trips to Utah soon! And lots of others who are needing to dust off their skis and take a day off. Well, the winner of the Park City giveaway is #3 Carole, getting 2 free lift tickets to this season’s [...]

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Locally Grown in Utah Giveaway Winners

by Marie

What a fantastic response! Thanks to all who commented, blogged, tweeted, and buttoned up to enter in to win these fantastic prizes. We have 7, yes 7, fantastic winners. Congrats to the following:
#536 Missy – Sweet Tooth Fairy $25 Gift Certificate
#735 Laura Beck – Sarah Jane Studios Calendar & Love notes
#335 Katy M – Cheeky [...]

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