Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Contributor Spotlight: Little Birdie Secrets

by Marie January 6, 2012

I have to say I’ve got some pretty amazing contributors who come and write a post for Make and Takes once, sometimes twice, a month. From kids crafts, home crafts, recipes, and parenting tips, they each contribute fabulous “make and takes”. I’ve chosen these writers because they fit me, my brand, my vision. They do [...]

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Super Cool Yarn Projects to Add to Your List

by Marie January 5, 2012

I had a little extra time to scour the interwebs during the holidays! I came across a few yarn projects that are the kind you can’t pass up. Thanks to the genius of Carrie at This Mama Makes Stuff, my kids now have super cool stylin’ winter hats. I love this Mohawk Beanie Tutorial. It’s [...]

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Rich Meyer Lemon Curd

by Lindsey January 4, 2012

I always get excited for citrus season. Cute little clementines, juicy blood oranges, tiny key limes, grapefruits as big can be, and sweet Meyer lemons. Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than regular lemons and have a darker rind. They are a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. Even though they’ve been around [...]

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Kids Craft Podcast for Make and Takes for Kids

by Marie January 3, 2012

A few weeks back I was invited by the lovely Melitsa of Raising Playful Tots to participate in a fun kid craft and book writing interview talking about my book, Make and Takes for Kids. If you’re not already familiar with the site Raising Playful Tots, you need to head over right now. Melitsa does [...]

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Craft Some Snowman Magnets for Winter

by Amanda January 2, 2012

While snowmen are very popular around Christmastime, they actually make the perfect craft subject for January! Aside from New Year’s and Martin Luther King Jr. day, January has no other truly crafty holidays. Until Valentine’s Day rolls around in a month or so, we can have fun with snowflakes, snowmen and other winter themed craft [...]

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Make and Takes Spotlight: The Best of 2011

by Marie January 1, 2012

As we’ve now come to a close of 2011, I need to give a big THANK YOU to all those who submit and continue to submit to the M&T Spotlight. It has been a great place to find fun kids crafts, home crafts and recipes from all of you! If you haven’t yet, submit your [...]

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Fun Group Games for New Year’s Eve

by Mariel December 29, 2011

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, I’m generally so worn out from Christmas, that all I want to do is curl up in bed with the husband, watch a few episodes of Parks and Recreation on Netflix, and fall into a deep slumber…by 9:00. Oh, and somehow the 5 kids are all in bed [...]

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Sweet Potato Kale Soup

by Two Peas December 28, 2011

The New Year is right around the corner and I am sure some of us are already thinking about healthy eating. If healthy eating is one of your New Year’s goals, make this Sweet Potato Kale Soup. It is easy to make and good for you. The soup is colorful thanks to the orange sweet [...]

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What Holiday Tunes Are Playing in Your Home?

by Marie December 23, 2011

We’ve been rocking out to the holiday tunes since the day after Thanksgiving. We don’t usually listen to holiday music any other time of the year, so we make sure to listen to it all. month. long. How about you? Do you rock out to Jingle Bells, Let it Snow, or Baby it’s Cold Outside? [...]

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Loaded Breakfast Quesadillas

by Lindsey December 22, 2011

Between nagging my kids to get their shoes on and find their backpacks, breakfast time can be hectic and stressful. I’m always trying to think of quick, tummy-filling breakfasts to give them a good start for their day. That goes for school days and school holidays. My kids are out now for 10 days and [...]

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