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

At first, this title may sound like I am describing an orange pair of leather shoes. But I am definately not. Apricot Leather is a large fruit roll up. It’s made of yummy apricots, honey, and lemon juice. Then it gets dried in the sun. My mother has an apricot tree in her back yard and has been making [...] Continue Reading…

I was recently involved in a Favorite Things Swap. Kelly, over at According to Kelly, organized a fun way for bloggers to get to know each other and have fun swapping items. Anyone who wanted to get involved emailed her by a certain date and she paired us all up. I thought, why not, and I am so glad [...] Continue Reading…

Here’s my salute to the American Flag. This is a great card for celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day this fourth of July. Or it could also be given to an American Soldier’s family, paying tribute to those fighting for our freedoms.

Supplies: Everything is available at your local craft or fabric store.

Punching Awl
Pattern for Flag to punch: Download this step [...] Continue Reading…

With summer here and the kiddies needing a cool treat, we made ice cream in a baggie. It is fun for all and a yummy snack. But wear gloves or your fingers will freeze.

Ice Cream in a Baggie:
1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup half and half

1 Tbsp sugar

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1 gallon size Zip Bag, 2 sandwish size bags

2 cups ice, [...] Continue Reading…

Each Friday I comment on the Giveaways for the weekend. Then on Tuesday, I check to see if I won. Well, this time I actually won!!! Yeah!!! I went to check out the winners today to see if maybe my name would be there, and there it was, over at Tangled and True. I love their blog. They give great reviews [...] Continue Reading…

Actually, it can be made all year, not just for summer. It’s easy, fresh, and delicious. Oh, and healthy too, but who is caring about that! I make it for every get together and it’s a great side dish for anything.

It is best when the fruit is in season and I tend to like it better with fresh strawberries. [...] Continue Reading…

Mail Time! Here’s the mail, it never fails. It makes me want to wag my tail. When it comes I want to wail, Mail!! I just have to share these great products that I just got in the Mail from 2 fabulous Etsy sellers.

This first shop I found by chance as I was just surfing through Etsy. It is called Little [...] Continue Reading…

Here is proof that my children are not always in their pajamas!! I know that almost every single picture of them in this blog has them sporting their PJ’s. You can see that Lucy’s hair is combed all pretty here, not like Medusa from previous posts. I promise, I am just up early doing these projects and taking their [...] Continue Reading…

I mean really Big books. I love these. They are large and in charge. I used in the classroom all the time (I taught Kindergarten for 4 years.) They help everyone see the page, they have large letters to work with, helping kids see the letters and learn the words easier. I did so many activities with them. Some [...] Continue Reading…

It is that time of year when beach towels are everywhere in my house. We are either at the local pool or in the sprinklers. While regular towels are just fine and serve their purpose, I love Hooded Towels.

Before, I have made these great hooded towels for my kids and their bath time. They are shivering when they get [...] Continue Reading…