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In Utah? Come by the Shoppe

by Marie May 1, 2009

The Shoppe is open and ready for you! This Friday & Saturday, Tom and Lucy’s Art Shoppe is showcasing some fabulous local vendors and their handmade goods. There’s fun things for Spring and for that lovely lady you call Mom! And don’t forget, tonight is Ladies Night – Friday from 4-9 we have games and [...]

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What You Can Do For Autism

by Marie April 30, 2009

Even though it’s the last day for Autism Awareness Month, it doesn’t mean the awareness stops there. So I’ve asked Christy from ChrisyNelson.net to share a few tips on raising an autistic child, as she’s doing it with her own son. It takes a lot of people to raise a child with autism. I have [...]

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Grilled Cheese Invitational 09′ Wrap-up

by Marie April 29, 2009

Cheese O’ Cheese O’ Cheese! I was surrounded by glorious cheese at the Grilled Cheese Invitational last weekend. With over 250 contestants, 5000 tasters/judges, and 18,000 grilled cheese samples grilled by Kraft Singles, it was truly cheese Heaven. There were 3 Grill Cheese divisions being judged: Missionary Style – only cheese and bread Kama Sutra [...]

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A Quick Grilled Cheese Sandwich Trick

by Marie April 29, 2009

Grilled cheese sandwiches are made in many different ways, something I learned this last weekend at the Grilled Cheese Invitational. Today, for my own grilled cheese masterpiece, I’m sharing something I learned from a Make and Takes reader. Thanks to Jody, who commented on the Homemade Bread Crumbs post, I’ve been making good use of [...]

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Etch a Glass Vase for Mom

by Marie April 28, 2009

With Mother’s Day coming up, sometimes it’s hard to know what to get that lovely lady! So I’m etching a glass vase for my mom and mother in law this year, putting some fresh flowers in for their special day. (Mom, act surprised when you get one of these!!) Supplies for Etched Flower Vase: Etching [...]

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Fahrenheit 350 Giveaway Winner

by Marie April 28, 2009

Thanks to all who entered in for this sweet treat! Congrats to #12 Christine, you’re the winner of some delicious dandies. And if you’re in the Salt Lake City/Provo, Utah area, come visit Fahrenheit 350 at the upcoming boutique Tom and Lucy’s Art Shoppe this weekend! I hope to see you all there!

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Circus Inspired Puppet Theater

by Marie April 27, 2009

Jennifer, founder of Ellie Bellie Kids, is here as my guest today sharing a fabulous how-to for play time. This puppet theater will be the envy of the neighborhood. Bold primary colored fabric + tension curtain rods = transformation of a doorway into a stage for your child’s imagination. Don’t sew? It’s okay. I used [...]

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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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