Make and TakesIdeas and Crafty Tidbits for Home, Family, and Fun

My sister, Stephanie, and I came up with this Quiet Activity Book for our kids to play with when we need them to be quiet, especially during church. It is the perfect activity for them to play with for up to 20 minutes. All you need is Felt squares, a glue gun, fabric markers, and a few embellishments. It […] Continue Reading…

There is a good 10 year period in my life that I have no idea what food I ate or how I got it to my mouth. From the time I left my Mother’s nest of amazing home-cooked meals to now becoming the nesting mother in my house, it’s all a blur. I have to think back really hard […] Continue Reading…

If you know kids like mine, they could eat and sleep in playdough. Now if you are like me, you cringe when they ask to play with it. It gets everywhere, on the floor, in the carpet, in their clothes, in their mouth. But they love to play with it and it’s a very creative outlet.

I came up with […] Continue Reading…

My 4 year old son Matt and I love to play the game “I Spy With My Little Eye”. Remember playing as a little kid, who doesn’t? Anytime we stand in line waiting for anything, we play I Spy. It can keep him occupied for a good 15-20 minutes. I suggest you try it the next time your waiting […] Continue Reading…

This week I have discovered that the fabric “tulle” feels weird. I am making a ballerina type tutu for my daughter, Lucy. She is only 18 months, but I am too excited about girl things that I am starting early. She tries all of her brother’s costumes on, so I figured she was ready for her own. Well, she […] Continue Reading…

Okay, I did it! I started a Blog!! I’m finding the time to write about my life amidst all the crazy that can go on. Between the crafting, sewing, emailing, mommying, dinnering, and everything else, I am committed to writing this blog.

So on with the story of the Make and Take: My Sisters and I often get together and […] Continue Reading…