2023-06-05 08:47
Do you need a fun, creative, and homemade gift for the kids to make this Father’s Day? We have a printable zig-zag mini book, 9 homemade Father’s Day card ideas, and 10 Fat… Read More
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2023-05-29 15:44
Quick and easy Homemade Chunky Guacamole recipe, a real crowd-pleaser, ready to be served in less than 10 minutes! Goes perfectly paired with all your Mexican favorite dishes or served as ap… Read More
2023-05-26 08:46
With summer and barbecue weather upon us, there’s one thing I know for sure: a summer barbecue just wouldn’t be complete without a cold glass of strawberry lemonade!
Strawberry… Read More
2023-05-16 09:35
Spring DIY projects to spruce up our backyard make me happy. Some of my favorite projects have been this driftwood hanging planter, a concrete and wood planter, and macrame plant hangers. Be… Read More
2023-05-12 23:49
I can’t get enough of pasta for dinner; it’s the one meal we can all agree on in our house. You will love our spring pasta meals including our chicken pesto pasta, our simple spa… Read More
2023-05-04 00:01
Mom will love beautiful homemade cards from the kids this Mother’s Day. We’ve got some really fun ideas including these topiary cards with dried flowers, painted swirly flower ca… Read More
2023-04-18 00:09
We love upcycled crafts at Make and Takes. With Earth Day coming up, now is the time to start thinking about items that you can reuse around the home instead of throwing them out. We previou… Read More
2023-04-11 08:45
Spring is in the air and we are ready for fresh spring produce, gardening, and farmer’s markets. We’ve got some fun ideas to do with kids including a drawing activity with fruits… Read More
2023-04-03 09:13
I’m always trying to come up with new ways to decorate Easter eggs. Recently while at the craft store, I happened upon puffy paint in the best neon colors. I haven’t used puffy p… Read More
2023-03-30 08:50
What can you do with a bunch of broken tortillas? We’ve previously shown you how to make homemade corn tortilla chips by frying them. Below we are going to show you how to use broken r… Read More
2023-03-27 08:37
Easter is just around the corner and that cute little bunny will be hiding colored eggs. To get your kids excited about this holiday, here are some super fun and simple Easter crafts yo… Read More
2023-03-14 08:01
You don’t need a reason to send someone you love a greeting card. We’ve got lots of ideas to choose from for homemade greeting cards including these fun spinner cards, washi tape… Read More
2023-03-10 10:55
Are you looking for healthy and fun St. Patricks Day food ideas for the kids? We have 5 healthy ways to eat a rainbow, green fruit salad skewers, and we’ve turned out breakfast green… Read More
2023-03-02 09:21
Hanging planters bring life to any space whether they are indoors or outdoors. We’ve previously shown you how to make a macrame plant hanger and driftwood hanging planter. If you are l… Read More
2023-02-27 09:56
These peanut butter cookies are simple to make, they don’t even require flour. I know it may seem weird making cookies without flour, but trust me on this one. These Reese’s Piec… Read More
2023-02-20 15:48
This super simple recipe for 3 ingredient play dough will keep your kiddos happy and engaged for hours! Not only is it easy to make, it will provide loads of fun and creativity to your home… Read More
2023-02-16 08:39
DIY letters are a popular home decor trend and we are on board with this. We’ve made pretty letter pillows, faux brushed nickel letters, and felt word pillows. Now we are showing… Read More
2023-02-09 09:03
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, can you feel the love? I can! So we’re making heart stamped gift bags for that little bit of extra flare your Valentine will love!
I&r&hell…Read More
2023-02-06 08:08
Are you planning a romantic Valentine’s Day at home? You’ll need delicious and easy meals to prepare like our raspberry chocolate croissant pudding, a delicious brownie sundae fo… Read More
2023-01-28 22:49
We’re counting down to Valentine’s Day with these heart shaped love notes! Download this free Valentines Count Down printable with 14 ways you can show love and kindness to every… Read More
2023-01-23 22:18
Did you know that you can use coloring pages for embroidery? We are going to show you how to make our sweet lovebirds embroidery below using our lovebirds coloring page. You can also check o… Read More
2023-01-11 08:30
These Game Day recipes will score you some serious points with your friends and family! They are all easy, delicious, and total touchdowns!
Super Bowl Sunday is coming! Who will you be… Read More
2023-01-06 08:55
This healthy potato salad comes together in the time it takes to boil the potatoes, easy peasy! Perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish with your family meal!
Healthy Potato Salad
The o… Read More
2023-01-03 14:57
Spruce up your home decor this winter. We show you how to knit sweaters for your vases, to give your home winter cabin vibes, and we are showing you how to make a DIY painted vase for winter… Read More
2023-01-01 09:33
It’s a new year, which means new beginnings and a fresh start! Let’s ring oin the new year with 15 healthy breakfast ideas perfect to start your morning!
Every year I decide tha… Read More
2022-12-26 17:13
If you love the KFC Famous Bowl then you’ll love our fried chicken and mashed potatoes bowl. We show you how to make it gluten-free too.
Before my son had to be put on a gluten-free di… Read More
2022-12-19 16:51
Do you love making homemade decor to decorate your house for Christmas? We’ve got some fantastic ideas including 9 modern Christmas tree decor ideas, tips for decorating with flannel p… Read More
2022-12-12 09:13
One of our special baking projects has been making a Christmas Shortbread Star Wreath! So easy and so perfectly special for Christmas! You should definitely include it in your baking list th… Read More
2022-12-06 09:23
We’ve come up with a simple way to show off all your festive cards from family and friends! Not only does this Christmas Card Garland make a beautiful display in your home, it’s… Read More
2022-12-03 09:43
I like to have a few easy and festive meal ideas up my sleeve for the month of December – something to make an ordinary breakfast, lunch, or dinner a little special. We might make ging… Read More
2022-12-01 01:01
With the cold weather upon us, it’s time to break out the knitting and crochet needles. We’ve got 15 knit and crochet hat patterns, a chunky crochet cowl pattern, and even a supe… Read More
2022-11-06 19:12
As the weather starts to cool down, it’s time to look for comfort food recipes for cold nights. Homemade soup is my ultimate comfort food and we have so many to share with you includin… Read More
2022-11-02 03:30
When two of my most favorite things come together, I couldn’t be more excited to share all about it — yarn crafts and children’s storybooks! Long time Make and Takes contri… Read More
2022-10-24 23:51
If you love chili throughout fall and winter like we do, then you will love our garden vegetable chili, our turkey chili, and the recipe we are sharing below too, slow cooker chicken chili… Read More
2022-10-09 08:10
We know, we know, pumpkin is everywhere, but we can’t get enough! We’re making homemade pumpkin spice hot cocoa and it’s perfect drink for fall!
As soon as the temperature… Read More
2022-10-05 08:54
BOO! It’s Halloween decor making season. These DIY ghosts will look amazing in your home for the spooky season. All of these projects are simple, festive, and won’t take more tha… Read More
2022-09-24 22:58
Are you looking for a new hobby? Maybe you’d like to learn embroidery, macrame, or needle felting. We’ve rounded up 9 fun craft kits perfect for adults and teens that will have y… Read More
2022-09-05 08:59
If you haven’t had a grilled cheese with pesto you’re missing out. We’ve got the best suggestions for cheese to use and yummy filling ideas that you need to try.
How to ma… Read More
2022-08-29 08:22
Whether you are planning a party, preparing lunch ideas, or after-school snacks for the kids, then you’ll want to include a lot of yummy finger foods. One that we usually include is hu… Read More
2022-08-18 08:21
Looking for a some better-for-you snack ideas for feeding hungry after-school kids? These Yogurt and Graham Cracker snacks are just the thing for my kids, especially during back to school ti… Read More
2022-08-08 08:43
Looking for something simple and silly to play with the whole family? Glow Stick Tic-Tac-Toe is just what you need to get everyone having fun on a hot August night.
Warm summer evenings&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-08-05 09:43
Hi! I’m Kat. I’m new here and so happy to be sharing this recipe as my first post. I live in the PNW and summer here is just ramping up after a slow start. We are currently exper… Read More
2022-07-28 08:17
My kids think mystery meals are the best! And right as we’re in the middle of summer fun, I’ve created a Super-Silly Mystery Meal menu which includes 15 items with summer-themed… Read More
2022-07-25 08:04
The dog days of summer are upon us. With the sun high in the sky and pavement hot, frozen treats and cold lemonade are one of the few things that can help beat the last of the heat. It&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-07-18 08:55
Summer is the perfect time for crafts with the kids, especially ones with summer flowers! Help your little ones find their creativity with these sunflower art mixed media creations!
Mixed M… Read More
2022-07-14 15:27
If you are using your grill all summer long like we are, we have lots of delicious ideas for summer skewer grilling including grilled Brussels sprouts, and easy barbecue chicken skewers.&nbs&hell…Read More
2022-07-11 08:39
Chocolate Zucchini Bread is the perfect recipe for summer using up all those garden vegetables. With flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg mingling with chocolate, the bread is both sweet and spice… Read More
2022-07-08 15:19
We have so many fun DIY bag ideas for you to make this summer including a painted watermelon straw tote, colorful fat quarter bags, and a crochet produce bag to take to the market. Now we ar… Read More
2022-07-05 16:47
These cereal treats are super easy to make and would be a great snack to make with kids. Butter, marshmallows, and chocolate are melted together until they’re smooth, and then kids wil… Read More
2022-06-29 16:49
We love homemade jewelry here at Make and Takes. It not only makes wonderful gifts, but you also get to wear something that’s an original handmade piece. We’ve previously shown y… Read More
2022-06-13 07:57
If you’re looking for the perfect drink to have on hand all summer long, this is it… Strawberry Lemonade Iced Tea! Not only is it cold and delicious, it’s light and refres… Read More
2022-06-09 16:50
Get festive for the 4th of July with these mini berry tarts shaped like an American flag! Your summer part guests will love these simple little bits of happiness!
Mini Berry Tarts for 4th o… Read More
2022-06-06 19:32
Looking for something easy and fun the kids will love all summer long? This homemade window paint is just the thing! Not only is it easy to make with only 3 ingredients, it’s fun to us… Read More
2022-06-02 10:13
I love using fresh fruit in summer desserts. One way to enjoy I love to enjoy summer fruit (besides eating it out of hand) is to include it in a Sweet Summer Trifle.
Last summer I made a Red… Read More
2022-05-30 07:07
I love finding creative DIYs to make water toys. Here are 9 creative DIY summertime splash toys for kids. You’ll be sure to find something fun for the summer sun!
We’ve spent mo… Read More
2022-05-16 10:54
With the weather warming up are you ready to start indulging in delicious frozen treats? Have you tried our homemade fudge pops, frozen yogurt fruit dots, or our ice cream sundaes? We have a… Read More
2022-05-12 08:53
Spring has most definitely sprung in these parts and although we are yet to get our vegetable garden tilled we can start potting fresh herbs and flowers to transfer later. If you love decora… Read More
2022-05-09 09:11
If you’re looking for a fun and festive spring floral craft to make with your little ones, this is it! This tissue paper headband is not only fun to make, but beautiful to wear!
My da… Read More
2022-05-02 08:56
Mother’s day is just around the corner. Have you found the perfect gift? If you’re still looking for something special and unique, she is going to love this darling DIY Phot… Read More
2022-04-29 08:53
Next week we celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciate Week, one of the most important weeks of the year! What would we do without our wonderful teachers?! Let’s show our kid’s teac… Read More
2022-04-19 23:03
DIY skin care products are easier to make than you think. Some of our favorite DIY beauty products are our matcha face mask, homemade bubble bath, and our DIY spa treatment ideas. You will a… Read More
2022-04-12 17:19
Need some last minute breakfast ideas for your Easter Sunday? We have 9 NOW ideas perfect for Easter Brunch Recipes. Not only are they all deliciously mouth-watering, they are all fun to mak… Read More
2022-04-08 08:54
If you love breakfast for dinner you will want to try our delicious breakfast quesadillas, this yummy breakfast casserole, or even these ham and cheese puff pancakes. You will also want to m… Read More
2022-04-05 09:27
If you’re looking for a fun and simple way to hide eggs for Easter, this is a perfect activity for your little ones! Not only are these fun to hide, but they are educational to boot! T… Read More
2022-03-24 08:36
Easter is next month, so we’re getting our house ready with a few fun spring flower decorations. We love crafting with plastic eggs, so we had a blast crafting these Plastic… Read More
2022-03-13 20:27
Whether you love rainbows or are looking for St Patrick’s Day decoration ideas we can help. Take a look at our rainbow shamrock garland, this fun rainbow ribbon curtain, and these 9 id… Read More
2022-02-28 09:16
We love preparing quick and easy vegetarian dishes on occasion. If you have jumped on the Meatless Monday bandwagon you will love our creamed polenta with white beans and spinach and our hea… Read More
2022-02-24 09:08
Not only is this coffee filter science for for the kids, adults will love it too! It’s pretty magical to watch the rainbow of colors come alive through this experiment!
We’re us… Read More
2022-02-21 16:37
This technique for painting swirly flowers will have you making these along with your kids. Not only are they simple for young painters, they are crafty and fun for adults as well. You&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-02-17 09:17
The days are starting to get longer, the weather is a little warmer, it’s time for spring! Along with the spring season comes spring cleaning. You’ll love the feeling of a fresh… Read More
2022-02-15 07:55
The Academy Awards are on their way, and I couldn’t be more excited… ahh, I love awards season! And I have a perfect snack for munching while you watch – Homemade Salted C… Read More
2022-02-11 01:40
Do your kids love to paint with watercolors? They will have so much fun painting our watercolor sun and moon art, watercolor bookmarks, and watercolor tile coasters. Once they’ve… Read More
2022-02-06 07:39
This sweet scented sugar scrub is a great way to show your Valentine they deserve a little pampering! Make this DIY sugar scrub today!
DIY Sugar Scrub
Looking for a super “sweet&rdquo&hell…Read More
2022-01-24 09:18
Are you geared up to watch the big game? We’ve got delicious recipes you need to try including buffalo chicken pinwheels, cheesy hot corn dip, hoisin glazed mini meatballs, and this lo… Read More
2022-01-22 09:06
Make this adorable homemade heart bouquet card and give it to someone special this Valentine’s Day! Decorate each heart in their own unique way, or you can write a special note on each… Read More
2022-01-17 09:01
With only 3 ingredients, this is the easiest homemade bubble bath recipe to make! You’ll be splashin’ around in no time!
My kids are always begging to have a bubble bath, beggin… Read More
2022-01-16 09:59
This recipe for a baked brie baguette with tomato and basil is just the ticket for a game day celebration! It’s bite-sized snacking for your next Super Bowl party. You’ll just ne… Read More
2022-01-09 10:09
Make these fun frozen yogurt fruit dots to keep your kids snacking healthy this new year! They are a simple after-school snack the whole family will love!
Our family loves good ol’ va… Read More
2022-01-03 18:39
Are you planning on eating healthier this year? Start the New Year off with healthy smoothie recipes like green smoothies, a red berry smoothie, or a pineapple, banana, coconut smoothie. We… Read More
2021-12-29 17:44
Are you looking for kid-friendly ideas to celebrate New Year’s Eve? We have lots of great ideas for you including 5 fun games to play as a family. Make it a party at home with our pers… Read More
2021-12-27 19:08
We’re getting ready to welcome another year! We’ve had our ups and downs with the last couple of years, but I feel like 2022 is going to be our YEAR FOR DIY! And much better than… Read More
2021-12-20 10:54
With the Christmas holiday just around the corner, here’s a really artistic and festive way to get crafty with the kids! Make an Abstract Christmas Tree for a fun and different way to… Read More
2021-12-17 11:49
Do you make a special Christmas breakfast each year? You could make our Santa and Rudolph pancakes, yummy gingerbread granola, or our Christmas morning breakfast casserole. You could even in… Read More
2021-12-15 08:18
We love to share small gifts and delicious treats with our neighbors and friends, showing them we appreciate all they do for us throughout the year! To help make your neighbor gift festive f… Read More
2021-12-09 08:15
Have you started wrapping holiday gifts yets? We’ve got loads of gift wrapping ideas for you including gift toppers like our holly clothespin gift toppers and tinsel snowflake gift top… Read More
2021-12-05 09:57
With Hanukkah in full swing this week, here’s a delicious dessert to celebrate! This recipe for Sufganiyot, which is an Israeli jelly filled donut, is a baking tradition your family wi… Read More
2021-11-17 15:43
There’s nothing more charming at a family dinner table than kid-made decorations! Not only are these Watercolor Place Cards darling decor for your Thanksgiving table, they are the perf… Read More
2021-11-11 17:31
Are you working on your Thanksgiving menu? If you are wondering what sides to serve this year, try our fried onion green bean casserole, creamy mashed potatoes, and simple roasted carrots. Y… Read More
2021-11-01 17:21
Do you set a beautiful table for Thanksgiving each year? If you are looking for place card ideas, we’ve previously shown you how to make turkey place cards, fall watercolor place cards… Read More
2021-10-29 07:26
Anyone else have a TON of leftover candy from Halloween? Either from your own trick-or-treaters or from supermarket after holiday sales!! I can’t wait to try one of these 20 awesome id… Read More
2021-10-21 15:30
Fall is in the air! It’s time for all things pumpkin and spice, fall colors, and getting cozy. We’ve previously shown you how to make easy no-sew blanket ponchos along with DIY f… Read More
2021-10-18 15:30
Carving pumpkins as a family is one of our favorite Halloween traditions. We usually turn on a fall themed movie, grab a few yummy snacks, and get to work! Carving pumpkins with kids can be… Read More
2021-10-12 02:13
It’s officially fall and we are ready to indulge in all things pumpkin. Have you tried any of our pumpkin recipes? Some of our favorites are Caramel Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel, ou… Read More
2021-10-05 02:45
We’ve found 9 ideas for Simple Snacks for you Halloween Party! You won’t want to miss these easy to make bites!
It’s officially the BEST time of the year. Everything is be… Read More
2021-09-27 16:34
These paper scrap fall trees are the perfect craft for the autumn season. Hang up your cute paper scrap tree artwork to get you in the mood for fall!
We’re just starting to see some f… Read More
2021-09-24 12:47
These fall time recipes are just what you need to make dinner ahead of time, slow cooking, ready for a warm dinner during the chilly weather. You can enjoy the brisk weather and maybe e… Read More
2021-09-21 07:28
Here’s a super festive fall craft the kids will love! With just 3 supplies, you’re on your way to fun kid crafty fun with these paper tube apple stamps!
You know us and paper tu… Read More
2021-09-10 10:13
Have you been growing zucchini this year? If you are looking for zucchini recipes we have Zucchini Parmesan Tator Tots, Chocolate Zucchini Bread, and Fried Zucchini. Today we have a deliciou… Read More
2021-09-07 08:10
Do you have a stash of fabric scraps from past sewing projects and you are wondering what to do with them? I’ve used scraps from our DIY letter pillow, DIY harvest apron, and our DIY z… Read More
2021-09-03 12:51
I can SMELL fall, can you?? Every time September hits I instantly get into fall mode. It still might by 90 degrees out but I am ready for all things pumpkin, apple cider, cozy goodness. Are… Read More
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