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.

Personalized Cookies from Mrs. Fields

by Marie

Aren’t these cookies the best? Maybe I’m a little biased about this one, but who doesn’t love to see their name on a cookie? Thanks to Mrs. Field’s Gifts, I received a plate full of these cookies with my Make and Takes logo on them. So fun!

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Scholastic Parent and Child Blogger Awards

by Marie

I’m thrilled and honored to have found out that Make and Takes is a finalist in the Scholastic Parent and Child Blogger Awards! Voting has just opened and I’d love if you took a minute to head over and vote. You don’t have to sign up, just click “vote”, super easy! You have until June [...]

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Giveaway: Utah Summer Bucket List

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to our winners: Thanksgiving Point: #206 Jodi Boondocks: #192 Kim C. PCMR: #194 Michelle Rocky Mountain Outfitters: #181 Anne Cowabunga Bay: #44 Lindsay Tracy Aviary: #100 Kalli Summer is almost here, can you feel it?! I’ve just written about it over at The Mother [...]

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What You Might Find at “The Next Exit”

by Marie

You may find yourself out on the road, traveling the interstate from point A to point B. If so, then The Next Exit is going to be your bestfriend. It’s “interstate travel made easy”! The Next EXIT® is the most complete U.S. Interstate Highway exit directory ever printed. You’ll find a thorough exit-by-exit listing of [...]

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Eat Blog Run was One Wild Ride!

by Marie

Remember I told you about the team of running bloggers I put together called Eat Blog Run? Well, we conquered our race last weekend at The Relay in Northern California. 12 runners, 1 driver, and 2 volunteers made up our team of 15!! We ran all day, someone running every minute, for 200 miles in [...]

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Giveaway: 50 Party Invitations from Vistaprint

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Congrats to #35 Kelly. Have fun planning your party! Summer is almost here, can you believe it? I’m ready for the warm weather and to start planning parties. There’s graduation, family reunions, and summer parties. And Vistaprint, a Make and Takes sponsor, is here today [...]

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Giveaway: Something for Mom at Cambria Cove

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to #18 Liz. You’re the winner of a $150 gift certificate to Cambria Cove. Have fun shopping! Cambria Cove is here today with a fabulous giveaway just in time for Mother’s Day. And you’re going to want to win this one, as they certainly have Mom in mind with [...]

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Mom, Mommy, Mama, Mom, Mommy, Mama

by Marie

An early present for all you Moms, Mommies, and Mamas out there – Happy Mother’s Day! Can you relate to that clip as much as I can? It’s Stewie from the Family Guy doing exactly what I hear all day every day from my own cute little munchkin! Here’s my almost 2 year old saying [...]

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Is Phil Dunphy Your Favorite Character Too?!

by Marie

Tell me I’m not the only one obsessed with Modern Family! Phil is probably my favorite character, he has so many great one-liners. I think I laugh at him so much because I’m that same goofy parent he is, thinking I’m super hip and cool! Here’s a video all about Phil that sums him up [...]

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Tom and Lucy’s Art Shoppe is Almost Here

by Marie

Hey, all you Utah readers! It’s that time again for the Spring Show of Tom and Lucy’s Art Shoppe. In just one week, hop on over to shop at this 3 day boutique event, April 22, 23, 24th. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll find, many of them fabulous gifts for Mother’s Day! Enjoy!

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