Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Icky Sticky Spider Webs

by Marie October 7, 2008

We’re getting stuck on these fun Sticky Spider Webs. As we throw our “flies” at the web, we try to see if they’ll get caught or if they can get out and fly away. Supplies for Sticky Webs: Glue Dots – you could use glue dot strips or double sided tape dark paper – preferably [...]

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Pumpkin Stitched Card Pattern

by Marie October 6, 2008

This cheery pumpkin is a fun card for Fall time. Whether you’re having a party and need invitations or wanting to decorate your home with something homemade, stitch up this cute Pumpkin Greeting Card. Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store. Punching Awl Pattern for Pumpkin to punch: Download this pattern, [...]

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Who’s Your Blog Crush?

by Marie October 4, 2008

Laurie from Tip Junkie posed this fabulous question in her “Talk to me Tuesday” post, Who’s your blog crush? I thought it was so funny to think of it that way, but I TOTALLY have crushes, (don’t worry Jordan, they’re just blogs!) Here’s some of the blogs I’ve been crushin’ on lately, I couldn’t narrow [...]

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Halloween Crafts from the Past

by Marie October 3, 2008

Here’s some of the fun Halloween things we crafted last year. BOO Board with Mod Podge Spider Stitched Greeting Card Pumpkin Pie Glass Etching

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Rhodes Giveaway Winner

by Marie October 3, 2008

Thanks to all who entered in for some yummy Rhodes bread. I made sure to count in all the subscribers and links back to this post. One lucky entry was chosen at random with Random.org. #73 Michelle is the winner of a Rhodes Bake-n-Serve Gift Basket. Congrats and enjoy cooking in the kitchen. For everyone [...]

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Register to Vote, Today

by Marie October 2, 2008

The voting registration deadline is coming up. My envelope has to be postmarked by October 4th for me to be registered to vote. I’ve moved since the last presidential election and have needed to register again. I was going to wimp out this year and not register, until my husband just sent me Matt Cutt’s [...]

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Halloween Pom Pom Creatures

by Marie October 2, 2008

For a fun Halloween craft, we’ve been making some Pom Poms with orange, black, and white yarn. Watch this great crafting video from My Lifetime Craft Channel. They show fun Halloween how-tos for a cute ghost and a friendly Jack-o-lantern made from yarn Pom Poms. I didn’t even know there was a fancy Pom Pom [...]

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Fry Up Some Scones for Dinner

by Marie October 1, 2008

Sorry, this post is another deep fried recipe (I know, it’s not helping my love handles either!) It’s also another yummy breakfast meal we like to eat for dinner! Fried Scones were one of my favorite meals growing up as a kid. My mom would make bread and save some of the extra dough to [...]

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How to Stay Sane with Kid’s Birthday Parties

by Marie September 30, 2008

When my son turned 3 years old, I couldn’t wait to throw him a party. We invited 5 friends, scheduled 2 hours of time, and had a cake baked and ready to go. Well, I learned 5 minutes into the party that I had planned way too much for a group of 3 year olds! [...]

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Rhodes Bake-n-Serve Bread Giveaway

by Marie September 29, 2008

I’m so excited for today’s giveaway. My family’s been using Rhodes Bake-n-Serve Bread for years. I always have a package of these rolls in my freezer. Their bread dough comes frozen as rolls, loaves, pizza dough, whole wheat bread, and sweet dough. Just simply thaw the dough, let it rise, and bake it fresh. My [...]

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