Apr 23rd, 2008 by Marie
I made more Chewy Granola Bars from scratch. Instead of the m&m’s I have used in the past, I found mini chocolate chips and mini Reese’s peanut butter pieces.
I did it a little different this time. I used the same recipe for Chewy Granola Bars, but I put half the mix in one glass dish and half in another […] Continue Reading…
Apr 22nd, 2008 by Marie
I am happy to present the new look of Make and Takes. I have been wanting something fun and fresh for quite some time. With the help of my designer, Haylie, and my sweet and charming husband, Jordan, I finally got it together. I love it and I hope you will too.
If you are interested in my fabulous designer, […] Continue Reading…
Apr 22nd, 2008 by Marie
As today is Earth Day, are you living green? Take this quiz from Kaboose to find out if you are REALLY doing what it takes to be more eco-conscious.
This was quite the eye opening quiz for me. I am embarrassed to tell you the percent I deserve! I have a lot to learn about what it really means to […] Continue Reading…
Apr 21st, 2008 by Marie
To celebrate Earth Day tomorrow, we are creating Recycled Art. With a few other craft supplies, we turned our garbage into art. Who wouldn’t love a bunch of tulips that will never wilt?
Supplies for Egg Carton Art: egg cartons, googley eyes, pipe cleaners, tissue paper, paint or markers, glue, scissors
For the flowers: We used a pipe cleaner, two squares […] Continue Reading…
Apr 19th, 2008 by Marie
I am super excited to announce I will be a Guest Mom this week over at Design Mom. This Design Mom has the goods on all things fashionable and stylish for mommy. Along with great products, there are always fabulous giveaways to enter to win.
This week of April 21-25th will be filled with some Crafty Goodness by me. I […] Continue Reading…
Apr 17th, 2008 by Marie
Cold ice mixed with hot water makes for fun in the tub. I just ran across this tub time activity from Rookie Moms that will have your kids begging for a bath twice a day (is that good or bad?).
Collect a few toys that can be played with in water. We used toy cars, plastic blocks, plastic rings, etc. […] Continue Reading…
Apr 16th, 2008 by Marie
Spring seems to bring on the Babies. Maybe it’s just because I’m due in June with my own, but Baby Baby Baby is in the air. Here is the perfect Hand-Stitched Card for any new mother having a child. This Baby Binky Card can be made with either blue or pink thread. Follow the pattern and instructions and you […] Continue Reading…
Apr 15th, 2008 by Marie
When the music is playing, it’s more fun to dance with something in your hand to wave or spin around. We made these easy Ribbon Rings that are helping us whirl and twirl.
Supplies: plastic shower curtain rings, ribbon - I used 5/8 inch ribbon, scissors
Cut a length of ribbon. We made some with 3 feet of ribbon, 2 feet, […] Continue Reading…
Apr 14th, 2008 by Marie
While popcorn is popping on the apricot trees, we are eager pop as well. I love to get out the ancient popcorn popping machine and pop corn from scratch.
When I did this activity for my Kindergarten students, they didn’t know what this machine was. I grew up on real popped popcorn, so I forget that we live in […] Continue Reading…
We can’t get enough of this album. During breakfast, in the car, while dinner’s cooking. The WHOLE album is worth having. Check it out.