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

When I found this fun site, Use Real Butter, I was immediately hooked just from the words “real butter”! Then she did a post on Basic Rice Crispies, but with a fun colorful twist, Add Sprinkles. The Sprinkles make it look like a party’s going on inside the treat. I’m a big fan of sprinkles as a topping for [...] Continue Reading…

Vannesa from I Never Grew Up is today’s Guest Make and Taker. She’s starting to post some great ideas on her blog for learning the Alphabet letters. These activities are sure to spark interest in the ABC’s, getting your child ready for school and ready to read.
We just started a new activity at my house, “Letter of the Day”. [...] Continue Reading…

Today’s Giveaway is helping to keep our kids eating healthy. Amy, from Super Healthy Kids is full of ideas for eating right. Check out her blog to keep up to date with fun recipes and other food ideas for healthy eating.

Super Healthy Kids features this fantastic Healthy Habits Plate. It has 3 portioned sized sections on the plate, focusing [...] Continue Reading…

Happy Independence Day! We’ve been the “land of the free and home of the brave” for 232 years now. How great that we have this day each year to celebrate the freedoms we have. And Thanks to all those who are fighting for our freedoms still today!

Here are a few great 4th of July Sites to check out if [...] Continue Reading…

Thanks to all 308 of you who entered! Record numbers for this great giveaway. But who doesn’t want a beautiful necklace? One lucky winner was chosen at random through the fun website Random.org. #203 Laura is the winner of a Lisa Leonard Hand-Stamped Necklace. Congrats! I’ll give your information to Lisa and she’ll ship it off to you asap!

Thanks [...] Continue Reading…

Job jars are just what I needed to help my kids have some sort of routine this summer. I got this great idea from a friend’s blog. Megan has 4 cute girlies and they’re getting chores done with these great Job Jars.

With 6 sticks for both my kids, I wrote a specific job on each. My son’s sticks are [...] Continue Reading…

This year for the 4th of July, I’m in charge of bringing a salad to the family party. I’ve made this fun flag-shaped 4th of July Jell-O before, and it’s always a hit. As I live in the Jell-O Capital of the World, this side dish is perfect for the family party!

Supplies for Jell-O Flag:

Jell-O - Blue or Red [...] Continue Reading…

If your kids can’t wait until Friday to light up a few fireworks, then this Firecracker Craft is the perfect way to celebrate early. Bubble wrap is placed inside, making a great popping noise maker. This is a fun and easy 4th of July craft the kids will go bonkers for.

Supplies for Fire Cracker:

Bubble wrap - hopefully you have [...] Continue Reading…

It’s Giveaway Madness all over Blogdom. Check out these great sites for your chance to win fabulous products.

Tip Junkie is celebrating her one year blogaversary and is sharing the love through 20 days of giveaways. You get to enter each day for your chance to win something fabulous. With 20 days and 20 winners, you’ve got a better chance [...] Continue Reading…

I’m super excited about today’s Giveaway! Lisa Leonard and her beautiful Hand-Stamped Jewelry Designs are making an appearance at Make and Takes. Lisa loves designing her jewelry, providing her a great creative outlet. Here are just a few of her lovely designs.

I’ve been lucky enough to get my hands on one of her beautiful designs. My sweet [...] Continue Reading…