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Holding on to Summer as Long as I Can!

by Marie

With school making it’s way to our house next week, here’s a few things helping us hold on to Summer just a little bit longer!

Pura Vida – This site lives and breathes Summer. I’m loving these egg carton sea creatures and this cantelope ice cream dessert looks delicious!
My Happy Life is whipping up some [...]

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Indoor Summer Crafts to Beat the Heat

by Marie

Anyone else staying indoors these days to keep out of the summer heat? We are! We’re lucky to make it out for a few minutes at night as it cools down just to get the wiggles out. So since some of you might be keeping cool by way of air conditioning like me, here’s a [...]

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How-To Video: Water Sponge Toys

by Marie

I’ve posted the how-to for these fun Water Sponge Toys before, but I thought I’d make a video to show just how easy they are to make. They’re the perfect summertime toy, helping the kids make a splash this summer!

Here’s the how-to video for Wet Water Sponges:

What fun things are you doing to help stay [...]

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Treats to Keep the Kids Cool for Summer

by Marie

Here’s some yummy treats to help keep the kids cool this Summer, as it’s already a HOT one. I think even you’ll be tasting these cold concoctions to stay cool too!

Frozen Watermelon Pops by the Hungry Housewife (pictured above)
Frozen Grape Pops by Make and Takes
Strawberry Sorbet by Our Best Bites
Oreo Pudding Pops by Gourmet Mom [...]

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Summertime Links O’ Fun

by Marie

Since I’ve posted about Keeping the Kids Busy this Summer with the Summer Tub ‘o Fun, I’ve come across some great projects to use our supplies on. Check out some of these fun ideas that are perfect for the kiddies.

Mini Crafty Pinatas by Milkshakes and Margaritas (pictured above)
Lazy Summer Lunches by Let’s Explore
Flower Printing by [...]

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Creamy & Delicious Baked Potato Salad

by Marie

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.

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Keeping the Kids Busy this Summer

by Marie

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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Summer Posts from the Past

by Marie

As my new little Baby has just arrived, I’ll be taking a short break, posting periodically for a bit. I even have a fabulous giveaway lined up for June 30th, so make your way back next week. I now leave you with some of Make and Takes past posts for Summer, keeping you busy crafting [...]

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