Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Plants vs. Zombies as Cupcakes

by Marie September 20, 2011

These cupcakes are so clever created by Cute Food for Kids and copied after the ever-so popular Plants vs Zombies game on iphone or ipad. These cupcakes are too funny! I find the most eye-catching snacks and treats for kids over there and spotted these cupcakes submitted at the M&T Spotlight.

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Five Senses Poetry for Kids

by Amy September 19, 2011

I’m thrilled to have Amy of Let’s Explore here as one of Make and Takes newest regular contributors. Amy will be here once a month sharing fabulous ideas for kids. Take it away, Amy… Since my girls were preschoolers, we have been writing poems together. I love seeing little snippets of their imaginations and thoughts [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Fall Projects

by Marie September 17, 2011

This is my favorite season, I love fall colors. Here are some fall projects from over at the M&T Spotlight that I’ve chosen to feature, each one getting me inspired. **Next week: It’s time for some sweets, so I’ll be featuring your sweet treats. Link them up at Spotlight. Book Page Pumpkin Fall Wood Crafts [...]

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Giveaway: $100 Target Gift Card for Back to School Clothes

by Marie September 16, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thank to all who entered. The winner of the $100 Target gift card is Jordan R. I will email you for your prize. Have fun shopping. My kids are such good sports. I think I took about 400 photos of them in their first day of school clothes. “Mom, are [...]

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Just Another Manic (and meatless) Monday

by Sabrena September 15, 2011

“And I don’t eat meat cause I’m a veterinarian,” sayeth a ditzy blonde on what I recall being a teaser ad for HBO in the late 80s. Back then I was just beginning my conscious eating quest. I remember taking a bite of hamburger at age 12 and thinking, “I don’t ever need to eat [...]

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Apple Crafts, Flower Arranging, and Phone Apps for Crafters

by Marie September 14, 2011

Here’s what I’ve been up to over at Babble’s New Home Ec. Look at dem’ apples: 15 Inspired Apple Crafts Get pretty looking flower arrangements: Quick and Easy Flower Vase Hack Stitching up some cards: 15 Free Stitched Card Patterns Get your techy craft on: 20+ Phone Apps for the Crafty Folk

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School Lunches, Ideas and a Free Printable

by Marie September 14, 2011

It’s only day 5 of school and I’m already running out of ideas for my kids lunches. I know, seems silly, but I want to try to give them something other than PB&J everyday. So I’ve been doing a little research on what to make and I’ve found a lot of great ideas. Here are [...]

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Easy Fall Centerpiece Idea

by Little Birdies September 13, 2011

Our family recently moved to a new home which we are renting, completely furnished. Fabulous, considering we’re only here a year and didn’t want to bring all our stuff with us. What’s not so fabulous is not having all my fun decorations for each season! So lately I’ve been looking for inexpensive ways to decorate [...]

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School Has Begun! How’s it Going?

by Marie September 12, 2011

School has begun! I have a 3rd grader, 1st grader, and my little 3 year old just started preschool. It was a big jump going from everyone at home for the summer to now the house is really really quiet. It’s a good quiet. I miss my kids, but it’s nice to have them in [...]

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A Stroll Down Pike Place Market

by Marie September 12, 2011

Pike Place Market is one of those iconic places to visit in Seattle. And now that I live here, it’s fun to call this place home. We like to come down here with our kids, see what the vendors have to offer. My 6 year old is really good at spotting the fun stuff to buy, [...]

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