Sep 8th, 2007 by Marie
I won a giveaway that was had over at sk*rt. They were promoting their website and I won one of the giveaways. Ryka sponsored it and gave away 20 pairs of shoes. Yeah! Mine came in the mail this week. I love them. They fit great and are really comfortable. I chose the Mule shoe. I needed a good [...] Continue Reading…
Sep 7th, 2007 by Marie
Since I am all about the Make and Takes, I decided to officially change my blog’s web address to makeandtakes.com. You will still be able to find me through The Stitching Barn, but I am really all about the Make and Takes these days. So, tell all your friends to come on over to Make and Take with me!!
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Sep 6th, 2007 by Marie
I am signed up to receive the Kids Craft Weekly Newsletter and I absolutely love it. I have been getting it for the last 2 issues. The newsletter comes in an email once a month. The creator/editor Amber, is from Australia and loves to craft with her kids. All of the projects are easy and fun to do, especially [...] Continue Reading…
Sep 5th, 2007 by Marie
Yet another recipe made from a cake mix. I am all about the ease of things and I totally go for the recipes with the fewest ingredients. Here is a great recipe for the cookie: Snickerdoodle. They are rolled in sugar and cinnamon for extra sparkle. Look how they crackle when they’re cooked!
Snicker Doodles
1 box cake mix
1/3 c. oil
2 [...] Continue Reading…
Sep 3rd, 2007 by Marie
I know you have some crayons that are short, stubby, paper gone or in shreds. Perfect crayons don’t last long. I had a Kindergarten student who would throw a fit when the point off her crayon was dull! My little Lucy likes to bite off the ends, yum! Or she likes to use them to draw on the toys [...] Continue Reading…
Sep 1st, 2007 by Marie
I am involved in a crafter’s swap called the Back 2 School Swap. I did a similar swap earlier called My Favorite Things Swap. I loved it so much, I had to be involved with it again. This time it has been organized by a different blogger, but just as much fun to do.
Here is how these swaps work. [...] Continue Reading…
Aug 30th, 2007 by Marie
As the wedding season of Summer comes to a close, the new Fall and Winter weddings are ever approaching. There is always the question of what to get the new happy couple. Bridal Registrys are always helpful, but it is fun to be unique. You can make your own greeting card that is Hand-stitched by you.
Here is my free [...] Continue Reading…
Aug 29th, 2007 by Marie
I was running and running and running. I really felt like Forrest this last weekend as my family and I ran the Hood to Coast relay race in Oregon. We ran 197 miles in the most beautiful areas of Oregon. From Mount Hood, through Portland, country roads, and finishing at the beach. It was so hard, but worth every [...] Continue Reading…
Aug 27th, 2007 by Marie
I have always struggled with what to make for dinner, but who doesn’t. I open the fridge and it’s a big blur. If I don’t already have in mind what to make, then it is the first thing that I can grab, like eggs, hot dogs, mac n cheese, grilled cheeses, tuna, and cereal. Those are the staple Fast [...] Continue Reading…
Aug 24th, 2007 by Marie
I have had blog envy before, and now I have it again. There are just too many great people out there in bloggerspace. Why would I go spend $8 on a movie, when I can sit and read blogs instead!! Just kidding, Honey! No, I love to get out and I love a good movie. But, I love good [...] Continue Reading…