Supplies for making a DIY Bug Catcher: hammer nails rope screen netting (found in the window screen aisle) 3 rectangle stair moldings hot glue gun scissors sticky-back Velcro ribbon or rick rack *Variation: If you don’t have a lot of Velcro, or you run out on your 3rd one like I did, a staple gun also works great- just be sure to leave an opening to let the bugs in and out....
With a big bucket-load of blueberries, we were trying to come up with all kinds of different ways to use them up. I was looking for a yummy dessert and in my freezer I had a puff pastry package just begging to be paired with juicy fresh blueberries. So our Mini Blueberry Tarts were born, mmm! As I’m a huge fan of baking everything mini and inside a muffin tin… these little tarts were no exception....
We’ll be having some fun with family on New Year’s. Below are ideas for games, crafts, and projects for the kids. New Year’s Eve Poppers: made with wrapping paper scraps, left over Christmas candy, and paper towel tubes, this craft is all about having fun with the kids while we reduce, reuse, recycle! Personalize Drink Cups: with some stickers and pipe cleaners, you’re set to keep all the drinking glasses personalized for the new year’s eve party!...
I’ve got a fun activity to get out and play with your kids by making Sun Prints to help celebrate the Make and Takes series Get Out and Play! This post was originally shared on my site by one of my contributor’s Jennifer Polson, she and I are local photography buddies. This is a perfect alternate hands-on activity for you and your kids that falls in the photography/art/science category. It’s time to make Cyanotype sun prints!...
They’re so good. My kids enjoyed helping roll them up and then, of course, the eating part. I’m finding that I can sneak more veggies into their diet if they get to help me prepare the food. Anything that gets dunked in a sauce helps too. For the dipping sauce I threw in a twist to a favorite dipping sauce we make for gyoza (pot stickers)–equal parts soy sauce and lime juice with a little sugar....
Rainbow Painted Paper Plates Spring is just around the corner, I can feel it! To help us decorate, we’re making these beautifully painted rainbows to bring some cheer to our spring season! Supplies: paper plate and/or coffee filters – they each give a different look and feel. See below. water color paints and brush cup of water newspaper or tray for painting scissors Instructions Set out your supplies ready for painting....
Supplies for Rainbow Shamrock Garland: felt in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple 4 leaf clover template (I used this clipart printed on cardstock) scissors black fine point sharpie marker sewing machine Print the 4 leaf clover image on cardstock. Cut out your template, then trace it onto the felt. NOTE: I traced two 4 leaf clovers of each color. Using your sewing machine, stitch each clover together in order of the rainbow....
With these Shortbread Cookie Sticks dipped in white chocolate and covered in sprinkles are so much fun to make this time of the year! Was trying to think back to some of my favorite cookie recipes and oh, there are just so many good ones…I guess the shortbread cookie recipe was definitely standing out this year after being so popular making the Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath! Really easy, a bit messy, especially when melted chocolate is involved, but so worth it!...
To help us all get in the Mo’ party mood, I’m starting a hashtag on Instagram and Twitter all for the love of mustaches: #mustachebombing (see also yarnbombing, eyebombing) Here’s what you do to join in on the fun: I’d love to have you play along. Follow Make and Takes on Instagram and Twitter to see what we’ll be #mustachebombing next!
Christmas treats for kids These Christmas treats for kids are delicious, festive, gluten-free, perfect for holiday parties, and are so easy to make that kids can do it. Ingredients to make our Christmas Jello You only need a few simple ingredients to make these yummy treats. Jello cups Whipped topping Christmas gummy candies or lollipops Christmas sprinkles (nonpareils) Note: I found this Christmas gummy candy at Cracker Barrel, but if you do a Google search for Christmas gummy lollipops lots of options will come up....
What traditions do you have for your Thanksgiving table? Cornbread muffins, chestnut stuffin’, pudding pie ten feet high All of us were thinner until we came to dinner Me-o my, Me-o my! Sung to the tune of ‘Frère Jacques (Are You Sleeping)’
With our bucket of toys, we found the perfect “pins” to use. The larger toys are better at standing. Then we counted them out and placed them in the bowling triangle, 4, 3, 2, 1. Then we bowled. The kids had fun crashing down their toys and even setting them back up. Ursala didn’t work that great as she was too low to the ground, but the Ninja Turtle and Shrek toys toppled over perfectly....
I’m always looking for different ways to prepare snacks for my kids. They are ready to eat something the second they get home from school. So we are all loving these yogurt and graham cracker mason jar snacks. They’re super easy to make and really delicious to snack on, especially after a long day at school! We’re partnering with Yoplait to share our family-friendly snack. We’ve recently been on a family blueberry picking adventure, so it was fun to come up with this snack idea using up all our fresh berries!...
From mermaids and aliens to penguins and dragons, these ideas are just what you need for a weekend project. If you’re looking to get started with amigurumi, these simple amigurumi crochet patterns are a perfect place to start! These darling figures make such great gifts, stocking stuffers, and toys! The real problem is figuring out what to make first! Snuggles the Penguin: This sweet little penguin is ready for some snuggles!...
Frozen Birthday Party Treats and Food: DIY Frozen Winter Snowflake Wand: Make snowflake wands out of pretzel sticks and frosting with this tutorial from A Little Pinch of Perfect! Frozen Snowflake Marshmallow Pops: These little marshmallow pops from Around My Family Table are really pretty, easy to make, and kids will gobble them up! Olaf the Snowman Snacks: Aren’t these Olaf snacks the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? Yummy recipe from She Knows!...
We’re just a couple of weeks away from the 4th of July and I’m already seeing tons of fireworks for sale. It’s so fun to see the gigantic explosions of color high in the sky, but all the firecrackers and sparklers aren’t a good option for everyone. I don’t know about you, but the thought of my little ones around fire makes me a little nervous! If you live somewhere with “no fire” laws for the 4th or if your kids are a little too small for the light up kind of fun, make these fun pipe cleaners sparklers instead!...
9 NOW Ideas for Easter Brunch Recipes 1- Simple Crepes Recipe – this is the classic recipe to make for brunch, and it’s always a hit for Easter Sunday! Whether you make them with sweet or savory toppings, everyone will love a simple crepe. 2- Cinnamon Rolls – You’ll be so happy you made these… and so will your guests! Cinnamon rolls are always a hit for breakfast! (via Two Peas and Their Pod)...
9 Now Ideas for Father’s Day DIY Cards Silly Pop-Up Monster Cards for Dad: Dad will get a hoot out of these fun monster pop-up cards. It’s so silly to make the mouth open and close with the card. Easy to craft too! EGGcellent Daddy: I love a good breakfast pun. Make this card for the EGGcellent dad in your life! (via Aimee Geroux) Baseball Glove Photo Pop-Up Card: Make your dad feel like a million bucks with this baseball Father’s Day card DIY....
I searched around for some pastel colored DIY decor ideas and found some great ones!! I love these decor ideas because they are on trend and have that minimalist look that is perfect for spring. Here are 9 ideas for pastel DIY decor that I want to share with all of you. 9 Ideas for Pastel DIY Decor How To Make Paper Wisteria: How gorgeous is this DIY paper decoration?...
