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Weekend Make and Takes: Football, Hearts & Chinese New Year

by Marie

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?! Well, here’s some yummy tailgating snacks to help round up the football fans!

Citrus Guacamole by Recipe Girl (pictured above, yum!)
Cheesy Spinach Bacon Dip by A Southern Fairytale
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms by Furey and the Feast
Teeny Tiny Tacos by Time in the Kitchen

Here’s a few more fabulous crafts helping to celebrate [...]

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Valentine Pudding Pie with a Homemade Graham Cracker Crust

by Marie

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again. Come see how I’m making a yummy Valentine Vanilla Pudding Pie for dessert!

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Love is in the Air With Project 52: Date Nights

by Marie

Guest post by Tiffany of Simply Modern Mom
I know we haven’t met yet, but can I make a confession? My husband Nathan and I haven’t been taking time to enrich our marriage ever since our oldest was born… three and a half years ago. You know how it goes. Kids seem to take over every [...]

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A Little Trick for Cutting Symmetrical Hearts

by Marie

My kids are always asking me to cut out hearts for them, “I just can’t do it” they say! So today I taught them how to cut out a symmetrical heart using this little trick below. Now we’ve got hearts all over the place, ready for Valentine’s Day projects!

Supplies for Cutting Hearts:

paper, any kind – [...]

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Cute & Crafty Little Love Birds

by Marie

Guest Post by Pamela of French Knots
Love is in the Air and what better way to send a “love note” than by Love Bird. My boys and I got February off to a good start by making these sweet and easy Love Birds.

Bird Necessities:

One medium red pom pom ball
One small red pom pom ball
2 googly eyes
1 mini clothes [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Valentine’s Day

by Marie

If you still need a few ideas for Valentines, whether it’s a treat, craft, or gift, here’s a few ideas I’ve rounded up perfect for your loved ones.

A “Colorful” Valentine’s Day Card by The Long Thread (pictured above)
Hanging Glitter Hearts by Skip to My Lou
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies by Your Home-Based Mom
Peek-a-Boo, I Love You Card [...]

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Valentine’s Day Crafts from the Past

by Marie

Here’s a few fun Valentine’s day crafts, recipes, and projects we’ve done in the past here at Make and Takes. Hopefully it will give you some ideas for a classroom party, treats for your children’s friends, or even a love note ideas you can give to your Valentine!
Valentine Tic Tac Toe
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Stitching Hearts in Hats
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Chocolate Dipped [...]

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Chocolate Dipped Cupid Hearts You’ll Fall in Love With

by Marie

We’re dipping jelly hearts and fun Valentine marshmallows in chocolate. They’re easy to dip and fun to eat. Once you’ve been shot by these Valentine arrows, you’ll be in love.

Supplies for Chocolate Dipped Hearts:

heart jellies and heart shaped marshmallows
melted chocolate
bowls, spoon
wax paper
party toothpicks with cellophane frills
plastic baggie
sprinkles

Skewer your jellies and marshmallows with the party [...]

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Toddler Heart Shaped Sewing Card

by Heather

Need a quick and easy activity to hand to your toddler so you can get a few things done? You probably already have all the supplies you need to make this toddler sewing card project, and it only takes a minute to put together. This should keep your toddler busy for a little while! (Shoutout [...]

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Valentine Tic Tac Toe Game

by Marie

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom again today. Come on over to Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday to see how we created this fun Valentines Tic Tac Toe Game!

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