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Rosetta Stone Language Learning Giveaway

by Marie

Since I’ve now posted about the Importance of Learning a Second Language, I thought it only fitting to give away a language learning program today. Rosetta Stone has been kind enough to send my family their beginner Spanish Language program and they’d like to give away a language program of your choice to a Make [...]

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Benefits of Learning a Second Language

by Marie

Ever since my children were very young, I’ve had the desire to expose them to a second language. I’ve noticed over the last few years that they’ve been picking up phrases in Spanish, thanks to Dora and Diego! They can count in Spanish, know a few colors and some directions, it’s great! So I’ve been [...]

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Crafting with Cricut, Win a Golden Ticket

by Marie

Recently I received this fun paper cutting machine from Cricut to try out and craft with. They’re in partnership with Today’s Mama, spreading the word about their fun contest “Cricut Golden Ticket” starting July 1st! Cricut is an electronic paper cutting machine. With their computerized machine and cartridges, there are fun fonts, shapes, and images [...]

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Our Catalina Island Family Getaway

by Marie

Last weekend I was invited by Santa Catalina Island Company to travel with my family to Catalina Island, having some fun in the sun and discovering this unique vacation spot. It’s so close by, just a ferry boat away off the coast of Long Beach, California.

We started by boarding the Catalina Express, “a real live [...]

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Donate to an Orphanage in Need

by Marie

My sister Stephanie and her husband Brian are here today as my guests sharing their heart felt love for the country of El Salvador. They’re in the process of adopting a little girl from there and have come to love the people, connecting with a particular orphanage in need. They’re here today asking for your [...]

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Seasonal Games & Activity Kits

by Marie

I got the chance to try out this great set of games and activities from Minutes with Me – The Art of Motherhood. Now even though it’s labeled as their Spring kit, it’s got fun things to do all year long. I know this fabulous kit is going to come in handy all summer!

There’s fun [...]

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Picture Perfect Photo Editing

by Marie

I LOVE Picnik! Picnik is a photo editing site that’s free and super easy to use. You just sign up and you’re ready. I use it for all my photo editing. All the pictures you see on my blog look pretty because of a little editing. I can take a fairly nice photo, but some [...]

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T-Shirt Talk at Threadless

by Marie

We love these funny t-shirts from Threadless. Here’s a few of our favs:

The fun part is that you can write your own tee for a chance to win $500 if they pick yours to print! What would you say on a t-shirt?

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The Polkadot Platypus

by Marie

I’m excited to share one of my fabulous sponsors with you, The Polkadot Platypus! They specialize in fashionable items for Maternity, Baby, and Kids.

They’ve got precious baby bedding, reversible princess tutus, and chic diaper bags. There’s also designer apparel, stylish gear, posh bedding for babies and big kids. From collections from Serena and Lily, Valco [...]

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I’ve Been Spotted as a DIY Mama

by Marie

I’ve been featured as a DIY Mama by Spot-a-Mom. They sent me these lovely flowers from 1800Flowers wishing me a Happy Mother’s Day a little early. They want to give Make and Takes readers something special too, a discount on flowers for your Moms, 15% off with the code SPOTAMOM. Or maybe you’ll have to [...]

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