I’m giving a few of these Cookie Dough Log Rolls to neighbors as gifts this holiday. You can give yummy homemade cookies, but don’t have to bake them right away. Also, who doesn’t love homemade cookie dough? Yes, please! They’re a perfect treat for on the go or as a midnight snack too. With these dough rolls, you can have cookies any time you want! (SCROLL DOWN TO PRINT RECIPE)...
You could hang it on your fridge, add it to a frame on the fireplace mantle, or add some ribbon to the top of the paper and place it in your child’s room for a fun decoration. Instructions: Download and print out this Advent Calendar Cut out each strip of the calendar and glue them on to a second piece of plain paper, one at a time, for each day until Christmas....
Supplies for Turkey Countdown: Brown paper – preferably cardstock for the turkey’s body and head. Colored paper – cut into strips, as many as days until Thanksgiving crayons gluestick Instructions: Draw and cut a large circle out of the brown paper, as big as it can go. Then cut a smaller circle, but with a square neck at the bottom. Bend the square part of the small circle back and glue it to the middle of the big circle, it’s for a 3D head....
Here’s 3 ways to develop your relationship with your kids through crafts! Here’s a few fun kids crafts that can help develop your relationships with kids: Lacing Spider Webs Crafty Garden Markers Photo Album Color Pictures Slithering Snakes What are some of the best crafts and projects you like doing together with your kids, young or old?
I’m sure you’ve seen this ruffle yarn at the craft store. For a long time, I didn’t know it stretched out to a 3-4 inch width. There are actually so many fun types of these yarns out there, some with glitter and fur edges. I also love how the yarn is multi-colored. It gives it such a fun color texture without having to switch yarns. We’re partnering with Darice.com for today’s crochet project....
Here’s a quick video of Day 5 with my son sharing a little bit about how he did after his lessons on the slope. (Did you catch the movie reference he made at the beginning? High five if you can name it!!) There’s only 6 weeks left in the ski season, but just enough time to get into the program and finish before it’s over. I suggest going in a series of once or twice a week with your bounce back passes....
One in five children in America live in households without consistent access to adequate food. There’s a lot of talk about hunger in third world countries, but it’s happening right here in my own city, state, and country! Happily the Albertsons and Safeway grocery retailer wants to help aid in this initiative to improve health outcomes for hungry children and their families. Every designated item listed below supports “Hunger Is,”....
Karen/Mom: I enjoyed watching my own parents make fudge during my growing up years at home. When my husband and I got married we wanted to start making our own fudge. We found an old piece of marble and used it for many, many years until one of our kids gave us a brand new marble slab. A marble slab is used for cooling the hot liquid fudge mixture. When making fudge, never be in a hurry....
Fudge pops are a cross between popsicles and ice cream. The treat is made by boiling milk and chocolate until it forms a thick custard. This custard is then transferred to popsicles molds to freeze completely. The result is smooth, creamy, and satisfying on a warm afternoon. The higher the percentage of fat in the milk used, the creamier the final product will be. If you don’t have a set of popsicle molds lying around, don’t worry!...
Watch our how-to video showing just how simple it is to grow your own wheatgrass. So perfect for spring! Supplies for Growing Wheatgrass: hard red winter wheat (found in most health food stores) container potting soil water Containers: I chose a few different containers, as I’m going to test them all out to see which one works best. I’ve got an egg carton, terra cotta pots, floral vase, Easter bowls, silver tray, and our Easter bunny bucket....
Recipe for Roasted Asparagus Dish with Drizzled Balsamic Dressing: asparagus bacon – cooked and sliced into bits hard-boiled eggs cooking oil salt & pepper Marzetti® Simply Dressed® Balsamic Vinaigrette Add 1 T. cooking oil to a pan on medium heat. Place your asparagus into your pan and sprinkle salt and pepper to season. Roast for 5-7 minutes, turning them evenly, until they soften and start to brown up a bit....
I have to say that pipe cleaners and googly eyes are my top 2 must have craft supplies. But if you know me or my blog at all, you probably already knew that! Below is a photo of the supplies we’re sharing. Watch the video to see what we have to say about them all! All of these craft supplies can be found at your local craft store, Michael’s Crafts, JoAnn’s Fabric, Walmart, and Target....
I haven’t crocheted for very long, but I’ve been ready for a bigger challenge from my regular scarves and blankets! So I’m thrilled to be partnering with Lion Brand Yarn to crochet something fun and fresh for summer… Fresh Produce Bag Crochet Pattern. Supplies: 4 skeins of yarn – Cotton-Ease yarn in lime crochet hook size I or K scissors crochet needle free pattern – Fresh Produce Bag I’m in LOVE with Cotton-Ease yarn!...
It’s perfect for showcasing all those instagram photos you’ve been taking of the kids… just what mom or grandma would love to receive! DIY Photo Box It also makes for a great little candy keeper as well. Fill it with some of Mom’s favorite treats, along with a few photos underneath! She’ll love it! Supplies: square jewelry box – 5″ box with a hinge or just a 4-5″ square cardboard box sponge brush craft paint (optional) decoupage (Mod Podge) printed photos and/or treats...
Maybe even a teacher or two that might LOVE to sport one of these toppers on their pencils for Valentines! Supplies: yarn crochet hook – to fit your size yarn (around H or I) scissors crochet needle Crochet Hearts Pattern: Chain stitch 4 Slip stitch through the first loop to make a circle. Chain 2 (this will act as a double crochet). Crochet 2 triple crochet stitches. Crochet 3 double crochet stitches....
As part of my quest to give handmade gifts, I happened upon the perfect idea for my husband: shaving soaps! We’ve also been trying to cut out as many commercial cosmetics as possible, and he actually prefers to use an old fashioned soap bar with brush instead of shaving cream from a can. The gentlemen in your life will absolutely love these! Supplies for Making Shaving Soap: Melt & Pour Soap – I used the most natural organic one I could find made from an coconut oil base Rhassoul or other clay, like French Green Clay or Bentonite Clay Essential oil scents – I used a combination of Black Pepper, Clove and Clary Sage....
For a simple chipboard gift tag, I used an old pizza box (hey, it’s free!) along with my die cutting machine. Once you’ve cut out your shapes, simply paint right on the gift tag. This is a fun way to “boo” your neighbors with a little treat or just to change up a regular old gift tag. Thanks to DecoArt for providing me with this craftastic chalkboard paint. Kami Bigler is a regular contributor at Make and Takes....
To celebrate this new book, we’re making hair bows, inspired by Minnie! Readers are treated to a stunning tour of famous Parisian locations, from the Louvre to Tuilleries Gardens to the Eiffel tower, to a classic Parisian bistro—all in search of Penguini’s bunnies. This charming hardcover picture book comes with a code to access the Minnie in Paris eBook. Supplies for Ribbon Hair Bows: ribbon – any color, style or size stapler scissors glue – we’re using tacky glue which takes a few hours to dry or you can have adult supervision and use hot glue hair clip – sometimes called an alligator clip, you could also use a bobby pin or hair elastic...
I’ve learned a few important lessons during the time I’ve spent with my lip sweater over the last several weeks: My kids have even joined the cause: The devastating impacts of cancer are near and dear to my heart. My dad, Stephen, passed away April 1st, 1982, at the age of 30 from a rare form of testicular cancer. I was only 4 years old. Here’s a picture of him with, ironically, a moustache:...
I’m currently in a mad dash to pack my family for the adventure of a lifetime. We’re road tripping for three weeks down the coast of California, from San Francisco to San Diego. I can’t wait, road trips are the best! We go on them all the time, and we almost always have an amazing time. Packing for said road trips? Not so much. I invariably spend the day before the vacation pulling my hair out, wondering why I ever thought a road trip was a good idea....
