Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Craft a Snake Tie for Dad

by Marie June 9, 2009

Is the Dad in your life tired of getting a boring old tie every year for Father’s Day? Well, I snazzed up this Father’s Day tie, crafting it into something new, a snake. He may not be able to wear it, but he might be happy about that. Supplies for Snake Tie: Tie – old [...]

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Summer of Service Popcorn Giveaway

by Marie June 8, 2009

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 3 lucky winners of a yummy popcorn bundle are: Jessica, Sharyn, and Kami Jensen. Congrats! I’m excited about participating in the Summer of Service (SOS) going on over at Mom it Forward, who’s mission is to “change the world, one mom at a time”. [...]

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Kid-Safe Stamp Carving

by Heather June 8, 2009

Looking for a great inside summer activity to do with your grade-schoolers, tweens and teens? Stamp-carving is a great activity for kids of all ages and stages, and a good one to have in mind in case of a rainy summer day (or on days when it’s too hot to go outside!) Older kids can [...]

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Donate to an Orphanage in Need

by Marie June 5, 2009

My sister Stephanie and her husband Brian are here today as my guests sharing their heart felt love for the country of El Salvador. They’re in the process of adopting a little girl from there and have come to love the people, connecting with a particular orphanage in need. They’re here today asking for your [...]

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Party at BlogHer with SocialLuxe Lounge

by Marie June 4, 2009

Are you be going to BlogHer this year? If so, then come party with me at the SocialLuxe Lounge to get your conference weekend started right. I’m co-hosting an amazing party with some lovely ladies and fabulous sponsors to get us all primped, pampered, and polished for the big BlogHer conference. So if you’re headed [...]

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Sock Puppet Golf Covers for Dad

by Marie June 4, 2009

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how to make these fun sock puppet golf covers that Dad is going to love getting on Father’s day!

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Creamy & Delicious Baked Potato Salad

by Marie June 3, 2009

My friend Pamela just shared her famous Baked Potato Salad with me last week, and I’m telling you, you’ll all be making this potato salad for every summer potluck party you go to. It’s soooo good. It’s creamy, sausagey, hot and delicious. And since I already have a few picnics lined up this summer, I’d [...]

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Keeping the Kids Busy this Summer

by Marie June 2, 2009

Summer is already here for my kids as they’re out of school for 3 months… yes people, 3 months! What are we going to do? Well, I’ve come up with a solution for some summertime fun! We’re calling this our “Summer Tub o’ Fun“. I’ve collected lots of things from around the house perfect for [...]

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Shade Giveaway Winner

by Marie June 2, 2009

Thanks to all who entered in for The Bright Side giveaway from Shade. Congrats to #36, Kami. You’re the winner of a hot new Summer tee and $40 toward Shade. Have a fun stylin’ summer. And to everyone else, go hit up Shade’s The Bright Side for charity.

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Seasonal Games & Activity Kits

by Marie June 1, 2009

I got the chance to try out this great set of games and activities from Minutes with Me – The Art of Motherhood. Now even though it’s labeled as their Spring kit, it’s got fun things to do all year long. I know this fabulous kit is going to come in handy all summer! There’s [...]

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