Craft Ideas, Kids Crafts, Recipes and More

Fahrenheit 350 Sweet Treat Giveaway

by Marie April 24, 2009

You are all in for a Sweet Treat!! Fahrenheit 350 (the temperature at which sweets happen) is here today offering up some serious sweets! I mean these pecan rolls are to DIE for! Truly melt in your mouth, gotta have another bite, goodness. Cathy from Fahrenheit 350 first came to the scene at the Utah [...]

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How to Raise Charitable Children

by Marie April 23, 2009

Jyl from Mom it Forward is here as my guest today sharing great ideas and tips to get your kids giving and sharing, learning to help make the world a better place! Growing up, I remember feeling frustrated when my parents dragged me from service project to service project, forcing me to give up precious [...]

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I Heart Grilled Cheese

by Marie April 22, 2009

What’s one of those staple go-to meals that you feed your family at least once a month? That’s right, a grilled cheese sandwich. Well, it’s National Grilled Cheese Month (didn’t you know) and Kraft Singles is sending me to LA for the Grilled Cheese Invitational of which they are a sponsor. I’m going as their [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day by Growing a Garden

by Marie April 22, 2009

Katie from Good Life Eats is here as my guest today. She’s sharing a fantastic way to celebrate Earth Day, getting her garden ready to grow! In my part of the world spring has already sprung. That’s not to say that we haven’t reverted back to winter once or twice, but we’ve been lucky enough [...]

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Take the Time to Recycle

by Marie April 21, 2009

As Earth Day is tomorrow, it’s a great time to think of ways in which we can recycle, helping keep our Earth clean. I’ve come a long way toward recycling in my own home. I’ve always recycled pop cans or milk jugs, but until recently, I didn’t realize how many things can be recycled. Here’s [...]

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You Can Make This Giveaway Winner

by Marie April 21, 2009

Thanks to all who entered the You Can Make This Giveaway. Congrats to #120 Cathy! You’re the lucky winner of a gift certificate from their shop. Have fun creating handmade creations!

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Recycled Crafts for Earth Day

by Marie April 20, 2009

We’re gearing up for Earth Day coming up on April 22nd! Here’s some great crafts that use all kinds of recycled materials, helping out the environment and getting kids crafting. Egg Carton Flowers and Bugs (pictured above) by Make and Takes Plastic Grocery Bag Parachutes by Flip Flops and Applesauce Cereal Box Bookmarks by Plum [...]

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You Can Make This Giveaway

by Marie April 17, 2009

I’m all about easy, simple instructions. That’s why I’m gaga over the fabulous website You Can Make This. They have easy step by step ebook instructions that even beginners can follow. Yes, even you, can make all kinds of homemade goodies that are fun for you and your family. You Can Make This has all [...]

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Ask Your Parenting Questions Here

by Marie April 16, 2009

My hope with Make and Takes is to share a few parenting insights from what I’ve learned as a teacher and parent that’s helped me teach and raise my own kids. As I’ll be sharing fun ideas or methods I’ve found helpful, I’d like to open this up to the questions you may have too. [...]

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Your Prescription for Kitchen Sanity

by Marie April 15, 2009

Ciaran is here from PopShopology as my guest today. She’s prescribing some kitchen essentials to help us Stay Sane In the Kitchen. Do you find yourself drawn to housewares when you’ve had a bad day? Is Williams-Sonoma your “Happy Place”? Here’s five retail therapy prescriptions sure to lift the spirits of a gadget freak, without [...]

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