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

Maybe it’s the heat, but I am looking so forward to the Fall. You can’t miss the feeling as you walk into any supermarket and see the shelves lined with school supplies already in need. I have even spotted Halloween in full fashion. First it is the start of school, then my birthday, then Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then Christmas. [...] Continue Reading…

I love the movie You’ve Got Mail. Meg Ryan is at her best in romantic comedy fashion. My favorite parts are the scenes in the Shop Around the Corner. I love those little specialty shops. They are all about their charm. I just want to eat up all the children’s books on the shelves. And I love story time, [...] Continue Reading…

When I was first pregnant with my daughter Lucy, almost 2 years ago, I thought she was going to be the color yellow. But as it goes, all I had were pink clothes and she is a girl. So I changed my thinking and picked a Pink and Green room for her nursery.

I got busy sewing at the end of [...] Continue Reading…

I saw this question on a poster that was getting ready for Today’s launch of the sequel to Twilight. I have been waiting, nail “biting”, for this sequel!! Eclipse is here. This is the 3rd installment of Bella and the infamous, Edward. But that ribbon tearing apart on the cover cannot be good!

If you have been hiding [...] Continue Reading…

My head has only been about running and training for the Hood to Coast Relay Race lately. I am trying to go 4-5 times a week and from 5-7 miles a time. It is less than 3 weeks away and my bones are still trying to keep going. “Left foot in front of Right foot.” Our team name is [...] Continue Reading…

In the last year, I have loved making pies. There is something about a homemade pie that just makes you feel good. If I only had a large window sill to cool my fresh warm pie on, I would be complete. I love to make a Chicken Pot pie from scratch that is delicious, (thanks Becky W.) I have [...] Continue Reading…

I love blasting the music to our little cd player in the front room. We get it going and all three of us are dancing to the tunes. It can be a really great workout for me if I am into it enough. We have put on classical music and danced our hearts out to “Flight of the Bumblebee”.

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Chocolate strawberries - the fine art of dessert making, a delicacy, or what I like to call, “Fancy Smancy”. They look like a dessert that should only be fit for a King. They are always the sweet treat that is ordered at an expensive hotel. But I will let you in on a little secret: you can make them yourself, and people will think that [...] Continue Reading…

These water sponges soak up tons of water and pack a wet watery punch when thrown. They are easy to make and fun for the kids to throw. Here is how to make Wet Water Sponges.

Buy new kitchen sponges from any grocery store. They usually come in packs of 6 in all colors. Do Not buy the kind with [...] Continue Reading…

I am excited to announce the winner of this week’s giveaway for a Little Girl Apron! Drum Roll Please…… It is #29 Kim. Congratulations Kim. I will email you with details and send off your prize.

Thank you to every one who entered and your comments that give me a boost! Now you can gear up for tomorrow [...] Continue Reading…