Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

We’re “Falling” for Fabulous Giveaway Goodies

by Marie September 30, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Here are the winners, I’ll contact you through email: My Wonderful Walls: jessica w. Emera Bags: Corrine Gussy Sews: Angie Simonsen What better way to start the fall season than with some fabulous prizes from M&T Sponsors! Decorate your child’s room, get sporty with a new [...]

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Tissue Paper Flowers & Garland to Set the Autumnal Mood

by Marie September 29, 2011

Guest post by Rashmie of Mommy Labs October is almost upon us and we can feel the mood reflected in the colours of the leaves, the nip in the air, the soothing afternoon sun, the festivities ahead and – the nature of our crafts! Here in India, starting August, we have a plethora of festivals. And the [...]

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Roasted Pear and Grape Salad

by Two Peas September 28, 2011

Fall is in the air and I am very excited for fall foods. Pumpkin, apples, squash, and pears are taking over my kitchen. I picked up a basket of pears at the farmers market to make this Roasted Pear and Grape Salad. It is one of my favorite fall salads. This salad is easy to [...]

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Craft a Halloween Magnet Board

by Jamielyn September 27, 2011

I’m thrilled to have Jamielyn of I Heart Naptime here as one of Make and Takes newest regular contributors. Jamielyn will be here once a month sharing fabulous ideas for the home. Take it away, Jamielyn… Halloween has to be one of my favorite holidays to decorate for! I love everything about this time of year! [...]

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Recycled Egg Carton Pine Cone Craft

by Marie September 26, 2011

We’re crafting egg cartons into pine cones, helping us celebrate and decorating our home for fall. Supplies for Egg Carton Pine Cones: one dozen egg carton brown paint paint brush paint bowl paper towels or newspaper scissors (adult) 1 brown pipe cleaner per pine cone 1. Cut apart your egg carton into single carton cups. [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Sweet Treats

by Marie September 24, 2011

Maybe it’s because Halloween is on it’s way (a major sweet tooth month for me), but I’m hankering for sugar. I’m happy to feature 6 sweet treats from over at the M&T Spotlight. **Next week: it’s time for Halloween, so link up your favorite Halloween crafts and recipes to the Spotlight. Swiss Buttercream Frosting Pumpkin [...]

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Fall Crafts, Puppets, Crayons, and The Creative Connection

by Marie September 23, 2011

Here’s what I’ve been up to this week over at Babble’s New Home Ec and Babycenter’s Momformation. What to do with broken crayons. Do you have small nubs for crayons or they are broken with the paper torn? Here are 5 ways to turn them into something new, including this crayon melted mural by Whatever. [...]

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A Fun Way to Encourage Handwriting Practice

by Mariel September 22, 2011

One of the many subjects my kids do for homeschool is Handwriting, a class that my husband clearly slept through in his elementary years. I have to tease him about it all the time. But, then when we’re put in situations where we’re signing documents/checks/whatever, and it takes him 1 second to scribble his “name” [...]

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Mix Up Salad Nicoise

by Lindsey September 21, 2011

Summer has officially ended, but our garden is still producing. The tomatoes are ripening like crazy and I bring a big bowl in each afternoon, still warm from the sun. I can’t think of a better way to use up the last few bits of summer’s bounty than in a classic Salad Nicoise. Good salads [...]

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10 Activities to Help Celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play

by Marie September 20, 2011

This Saturday, September 24th, is the Worldwide Day of Play, where we are encouraged to get outside and simply play. I’m a huge advocate of play, how we can promote it and encourage it. So I was happy to hear that GoGo squeeZ, an M&T Sponsor, is on the bandwagon for play, encouraging everyone to get involved. [...]

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