This project is great for tweens and older kids but the younger littles will definitely need some parental help with the application of the paint which is acrylic and non-toxic! I created a short video to show you how we made the T-shirt and to inspire you with our make-up idea but this tutorial will also walk you through it. Once you get your AirBrainz™ Make-Your-Own Airbrush kit, you will see inside that there is a a can of air....
15 Delicious All-in-One Dinner Ideas One Pot Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice: A touch of the southwest in a cheesy dish your whole family will love! Find the tutorial over at Host the Toast. Green Pork Chops with Squash and Potatoes: An easy marinade means this meal is full of flavor- and everything cooks on one baking dish! Find the tutorial over at My Recipes. One Pot Mushroom Spinach Pasta: This one pot meal is a perfect choice for a Meatless Monday!...
Cheesie Mack – See my review found here to learn more about this series. Fablehaven – Fablehaven is their grandfather’s estate that seems rather unusual, but after a quick taste of magic milk their eyes are revealed the world of magic and adventure all around them. Here’s an interview my mom had with the author Brandon Mull. Artemis Fowl – Artemis is a 12 year old criminal mastermind, who has become mixed up with fairies and technology and their super advanced subterranean home....
3 Ideas for Holiday Neighbor Gift Giving Tis’ the season for holiday gift giving! We love to make yummy treats and share them with our family and friends. I’ve got some peppermint bark going into containers to gift to my neighbors. But to help jazz them up a little, I’m sharing 3 ways to wrap containers for festive holiday gifts! 3 Ways to Top Your Neighbor Gift To get started, you’ll need your containers, treats, and gift tags!...
1. Lunchbox-Love Let’s leave the brown paper sacks to the Fandango Puppets. Think about investing in goods for lunches you can use and reuse: from thermoses and containers to storage ‘baggies.’ (They can be used more than once, you know.) And try to buy in bulk and break them down into smaller serving sizes instead of all the wasteful packaging that comes from buying in single-use servings. 2. Idle Free Zone The Beatles Say: Let It Be (Idle Free!...
First, I found this simple way to store your small leftover yarn scraps from the Felted Button pictured below. Susan uses clothespins to keep the yarn altogether and separate from the rest. It’s so smart! I will now have a basket of little mini’s like this soon. 1. Harry Potter Scarf: Yes, I had to crochet one of these. My sweet nephew requested this one. I used my Simple Scarf Pattern and changed the colors out every 10 rows....
9 Creative Ways to Decorate Pumpkins with Kids Splatter Paint Pumpkins: You’ll need a few white pumpkins, some paint, and a large paint brush for this paint project. This one looks really fun to try and kids would love it. (via One Little Project) DIY Pom-Pom Pumpkins: These pumpkins are COLORFUL! Get pom poms of all sizes to decorate your pumpkins. (via Design Improvised) Kid Art Pumpkins: I LOVE this idea....
I’ve rounded up nine of my favorites from around the internet. You’ve got to check some of these out. There is something for every interest- cooking, science, crafting, growing up, engineering, building, and more. These boxes also make great gift ideas. Gift someone one box or a year of monthly boxes for non-stop learning and fun. Read on for all the boxes and their descriptions. 1. Green Kid Crafts: These creative boxes are designed for kids ages 2-10....
There’s so much to see and do, and that’s not including all the amazing rides and attractions. From the colorful parades and delicious food to the silly Mickey adventures and creative ways to show off your Mickey flair, you’ll love the “Get Your Ears On” festivities! Here are 9 ways you’re going to love getting your “ears on” at Disney Parks… Celebrate Mickey with the Mickey’s Soundsational Parade – this parade show is all about Mickey, and celebrating 90 years with this lovable mouse!...
Your pup (including my little Archie) is going to love all these fun DIY dog treats and DIY dog toys that are made with love just for them! DIY Dog Cooling Mat Tutorial: It’s hot out there this summer. Dogs get just as hot as humans do- if not more. Keep them cool with this DIY cooling mat. Genius! (via Diana Rambles) Peanut Butter Dog Treat Macarons: Your pup will be by your side the entire time you are baking these macaron dog treats....
Yoga has saved me through my pregnancy. For five weeks of my first trimester, I was finishing up my certification at FlowYoga SLC to be a registered yoga teacher. With two – four hours a day of “practice” in asana alone (fancy Sanskrit word for postures) there was really no time for morning sickness! It also gave me a chance to meditate on the blessing in my womb and connect with this baby like I never would’ve imagined (he’s apparently coming any day now)....
Do you ever get in an appetizer/party food slump? I’m always on the lookout for quick bite-sized snacks to share with the family or for a holiday party. This baked brie baguette is just the right size to share for an upcoming party I’m hosting next month! They are just the right size to snack on during parties with friends. And bonus- aren’t they beautiful? I love the color the grape tomatoes bring to this yummy appetizer....
Thanks to Marie for the opportunity to guest post on Make and Takes. I really enjoy this blog and all the others out there who inspire me in so many ways.
I’m partnering with Zarbee’s Naturals to help soothe spring coughs and irritated throats. Along with their 99% Honey Cough Soothers, I’m gathering oranges and tissue packs to add to our bags. And we’re sharing a free printable from our designer Juliann Law! These “bee well soon” gift tags are too cute and just the thing to gift someone who’s also dealing with a tickly throat from the changing seasons. Plus these soothers packs are just the right size for adding into your bag for a quick grab anytime....
Supplies: yarn (I used 4 different colors) a bag of balloons: I used 5 inch round balloons to make smaller yarn balls white craft glue – I suggest a gallon glue jug NOTE – this craft is messy… fun and messy! Step 1: Make a mixture of glue and water (avoid making it too watery). Step 2: Slightly blow up one 5 inch round balloon. Step 3: Pull out a big bunch of yarn from the yarn ball itself....
There are so many ways you can make these. My girls were having a blast shaping their coffee filters into all sorts of flowers. I’m sharing these festive flowers over on Family Crafts at About.com for the full instructions!
How to make a faux leather wrap bracelet This craft is so quick and easy to make. It’s perfect if you want something new to wear to match an outfit or to give for a last-minute gift. Supplies: Faux leather cord – 2 colors Beads 1 Jewelry clasp 2 Coil cord ends 2 Jump rings Jewelry pliers E-6000 glue Faux leather wrap bracelet tutorial: Tip: Don’t cut your cord length yet, we will do that after the first step, so keep it long for now....
I’ve partnered up with Lindi from Love the Day and her amazing design skills to bring you these free printables for back to school. (Love the Day has all kinds of fun invitations, baby showers and birthday ideas, and wicked printables for Halloween!) Supplies: Simply download and print these out to make a fun tag to attach to a few apples or pears. These caramel apple treats would make a fun gift for your child’s teacher or even for an after-school treat for the kids....
Supplies for Potty Penny Jar: empty glass jar – not too big as it will never get filled all the way, and I like using a glass jar as it makes a nice “clank” sound for her to hear when she’s successful pennies printed paper saying “going potty for pennies” or markers/crayons to write it glue – glue stick, white glue or Mod Podge & brush stickers or other decorations (optional)...
Note: for this project I used dried Larkspur, but you can use any type of dried flower petals. Materials Needed for Handmade Topiary Cards: dried Larkspur (or any other type of flower) school glue (such as Elmer’s) a fine tip ink pen card stock paper or blank notecards jar lid round (as the stencil for the topiary head) Step 1: If you are using card stock paper, cut your it to desired size....
